Boulder Terror Attack: Eight Injured, Suspect in Custody

Boulder Terror Attack: Eight Injured in Flamethrower Assault, Suspect in Custody Boulder, Colorado – A suspect is in custody following a terror attack on a pedestrian mall in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon. Police have identified the suspect as 45-year-old Mohammad Sabrie Somoon. He allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower against a group of pro-Israel demonstrators, injuring eight people, whose ages ranged from 52 to 88. One victim remains in critical condition. "When I saw fire, I saw people falling and screaming and crying and tripping," said Alex Osante, an eyewitness to the attack. He described witnessing one woman engulfed in flames from head to toe. The attack occurred during a weekly gathering of pro-Israel demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act of terrorism. The suspect is facing a range of charges, including attempted murder. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the potential for violence to spill over into unexpected locations. The quick apprehension of the suspect is a positive sign, but the injuries sustained by the victims remain a serious concern.