Boulder Suspect Charged with Hate Crimes and Attempted Murder for Molotov Cocktail Attack

Suspect and Charges

• 🎯 Mohamed Sabry Solomon, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, is facing federal hate crime and state charges for an attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado.
• ⚡ He is accused of attempting to murder 12 people, two of whom sustained severe burns, by throwing Molotov cocktails into a crowd.
• ⚠️ Solomon, who overstayed his visa and is in the U.S. illegally, reportedly stated he wanted the victims to die and would repeat the act.

Attack Details

• 💡 The victims were part of a group protesting weekly to call for the release of Israeli hostages.
• 💥 Witnesses reported Solomon shouting "free Palestine" as he launched two Molotov cocktails, engulfing some individuals in flames.
• 🗓️ Charging documents suggest the attack was planned for a year, with Solomon allegedly waiting until after his daughter's graduation.
• 🔍 Police found 16 additional unused Molotov cocktails at the scene.

Community and Security Response

• 🕯️ A Holocaust survivor was among the victims of the hate-fueled fire attack.
• 🚨 In response to the incident, security patrols were increased at Jewish sites in New York City during the holiday of Shavuot.
• 💬 While NYPD reported no specific threats, they emphasized the need for vigilance, noting that Jewish people are victims in two-thirds of hate crimes in the city.
• 🇺🇸 Solomon had lived in the U.S. for 17 years after moving from Egypt and driving for Uber, while also raising five children.