Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Boulder Attack: Man Charged, Family Detained, and Visa Status in Question
Mohamed Soliman attacked a group of demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, with Molotov cocktails, injuring 12 people.
He expressed anti-Zionist views and admitted he planned the attack for a year.
The FBI is investigating it.
Soliman entered the U.S. legally but overstayed his visa and sought asylum.
His family was detained, potentially facing deportation.
Mohamed Soliman attacked demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado with Molotov cocktails, injuring 12.
Soliman planned the attack for a year, driven by anti-Zionist views.
The FBI is investigating the attack as a potential hate crime, and Soliman faces federal charges.
Soliman entered the U.S. on a tourist visa which expired; he also filed for asylum.
Federal authorities detained Soliman's wife and children, potentially for deportation.
- Who
- Mohamed Sabry Soliman
- What
- Soliman attacked demonstrators with Molotov cocktails.
- When
- June 2, 2024
- Where
- Downtown Boulder, Colorado
- Why
- Soliman stated he wanted to kill people he considered 'Zionist.'
- Perpetrator
- Mohamed Sabry Soliman
- Location
- Downtown Boulder, Colorado
- Date of Attack
- June 2, 2024
- Injured
- 12
- Motive
- Anti-Zionist views; desired to kill
- Visa Status
- Overstayed tourist visa (expired Feb 2023)
- Devices Used
- 2 Molotov cocktails
Sources
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