FBI Identifies Suspect in Boulder Attack as Act of Terrorism

FBI Update on Boulder Attack

• FBI Denver is providing support to the Boulder community following a tragic attack, offering resources, victim specialists, and evidence response teams.
• The investigation is in its early stages, but initial details indicate the attack occurred during a regularly scheduled weekly peaceful event.

Details of the Attack

• 🎯 Six victims were injured, with ages ranging from 67 to 88, all transported to local hospitals.
• ⚠️ Witnesses reported the subject used a makeshift flamethrower and threw an incendiary device into the crowd.
• 🗣️ The suspect was heard yelling "free Palestine" during the attack.

Suspect Identification and Investigation

• 👤 The subject has been identified as Mohamad Sabri Solomon, aged 45.
• 🔬 The FBI is processing the crime scene, the subject's vehicle, and interviewing key witnesses, while assisting Boulder Police with technical, analytical, and forensic resources.
• ⚖️ Based on preliminary facts, the FBI is investigating this as a targeted act of violence and terrorism.

Call for Public Assistance

• 📢 The FBI emphasizes that attacks like this are becoming increasingly common and highlights the collaborative effort with law enforcement and community partners to bring perpetrators to justice.
• 🤝 The public is asked for their help and assistance as the investigation continues into this horrific act of violence.