Boulder Attack: Ex-FBI Agent on Suspect's Social Media and Motive

Rise of Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism

• ⚠️ Tracy Walder, former FBI agent, notes that hate crimes are at record highs, with anti-semitism becoming increasingly mainstream.
• 💬 She shares a personal experience of receiving anti-semitic emails when identifying as Jewish, highlighting the pervasive nature of the issue.
• ⚖️ Unlike the response to post-9/11 backlash against the Muslim community, current anti-semitism is not being met with strong legislation or condemnation, blurring lines between acceptable and illegal behavior.

Boulder Attack Investigation

• 🎯 Officials initially hesitated to label the Boulder incident a terror attack, causing frustration for former law enforcement officers like Walder.
• 🗣️ The suspect, identified as Mohamad Solomon, reportedly yelled "Free Palestine" before throwing a makeshift flamethrower, indicating a targeted terror attack.
• 🚨 Walder emphasizes the importance of calling such actions what they are: terroristic acts and attempted murder, rather than downplaying them.

Scrutiny of Suspect's Digital Presence

• 🔍 The primary focus for law enforcement is combing through the suspect's social media accounts on platforms like Discord, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
• 📱 Investigators are seeking warrants for his phones and devices to understand the planning stages of the attack.
• ⏳ While obtaining this information will take time, Walder believes it is the utmost concern for law enforcement to understand the suspect's associates and potential future threats.