Boulder Rally Attack: Suspect Not Previously Known, Organizer States

Attack on Peaceful Gathering

• 🕯️ The "Run for Their Lives" weekly rally in Boulder, Colorado, was the target of a "truly terrifying" attack.
• 🎯 This peaceful, family-friendly gathering, with the singular goal of raising awareness about hostages, was attacked on the eve of the Shabuis holiday.
• 💔 The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, was not previously known to the organization or its members.

Victim Status and Security Measures

• 🏥 Authorities have not confirmed any deaths, but leadership is in touch with hospitalized individuals; four have been released, and two remain hospitalized.
• 🛡️ "Run for Their Lives" groups maintain relationships with local police departments, who provide patrols and check-ins.
• 💰 Following recent incidents, the Denver chapter initiated a fundraiser to afford an armed security guard, which they have had for two weeks.

Future of Rallies and Community Message

• 🚫 Due to safety concerns, all "Run for Their Lives" walks are canceled indefinitely until safety can be guaranteed.
• 🗣️ The message to the Jewish community is one of resilience, emphasizing strength and the refusal to live in fear or hide.
• 🌍 The broader message highlights the ongoing need to remember the 58 people still held hostage in Gaza since October 7th by Hamas militants, and to condemn all violence, including antisemitic acts worldwide.