NYPD Heightens Security at Religious Sites After Colorado Flamethrower Attack

Attack on Pro-Israel Demonstrators in Colorado

• 🎯 A 45-year-old man allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower on a group of pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado.
• 🗣️ Witnesses reported the suspect yelling "Free Palestine" during the attack.
• 🤕 Eight people, aged 52 to 88, were injured, with two airlifted to burn centers. One victim is reportedly a female Holocaust survivor.
• 🔍 The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential targeted act of terrorism.
• ⚖️ The suspect, identified as Muhammad Sabri Solomon, is being held on a $10 million bond and was reportedly in the US illegally.

NYPD Response and Security Measures

• 🚨 The NYPD is increasing its presence at synagogues and other religious sites throughout New York City.
• 🛡️ These heightened security measures follow similar precautions taken after the murders of two Israeli embassy workers and are a response to recent anti-semitic attacks.
• 💬 The NYPD issued a statement noting they are monitoring the Colorado attack and have already increased patrols with high visibility and heavy weapons teams for Shabbat.
• 📈 The department had previously issued a bulletin warning that Jewish people and institutions are targets of violent assaults, harassment, and hate crimes, especially since the Israel Hamas war.
• 🤝 The NYPD is working with federal partners to ensure safety and send a strong message against such acts.