Boulder Police Chief Provides Update on 'Targeted Terror Attack' Near Pearl Street Mall

Preliminary Information on Downtown Boulder Incident

• 🚨 The Boulder Police Chief provided preliminary details about an attack that occurred at approximately 1:26 p.m. today at the county courthouse on Pearl Street.
• 📞 Initial calls reported a man with a weapon and people being set on fire.
• 🚑 Officers arrived quickly to find multiple victims with injuries consistent with burns and other trauma, who were then transported to the hospital.

Suspect Apprehension and Scene Containment

• 🚓 A suspect was pointed out to officers on scene and taken into custody without incident.
• 🏥 The suspect was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and is currently unidentified.
• 🚧 A large area in downtown Boulder has been closed off, with businesses shut down, and the public is advised to avoid the area as it is not yet safe.
• 🚗 Authorities are investigating a "vehicle of interest" and will announce when roads and vehicles can be retrieved.

Investigation and Victim Support

• 🤝 State, local, and federal partners are collaborating at a command post to investigate the incident.
• 🙏 The Chief expressed hope for patience as the investigation unfolds and asked the public to keep the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy in their thoughts.
• 🗣️ The Chief stated it would be irresponsible to speculate on motive at this early stage.

Response to Questions on Protest and Targeting

• 🚶‍♀️ Pearl Street was busy with people on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, and a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration was present.
• ❓ Investigators are actively interviewing victims and witnesses to determine if the group or others were targeted.
• 🚫 The Chief declined to label the incident a "terror attack" at this point, emphasizing the need to avoid speculation on motive.
• 💬 Information is being gathered from numerous witnesses who are being debriefed and interviewed.

Injuries and Future Security

• ❓ The exact number of injured individuals is not yet confirmed, but multiple patients were received by Boulder Community Hospital, with some transferred to other facilities.
• ⚠️ There are a range of injuries, some believed to be life-threatening.
• 🔒 While the motive is unconfirmed, authorities will step up security and presence if a specific group is found to have been targeted.