Boulder Attack: Hate Crime Charges Filed After Molotov Cocktail Assault

Boulder Attack: Man Accused of Molotov Cocktail Attack on Pro-Israel Demonstration Planned Larger Scale Assault Boulder, Colorado - Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a resident of Colorado Springs, stands accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, injuring 12 individuals. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, targeted a group advocating for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. According to police reports, Soliman possessed 18 Molotov cocktails but only used two. "Soliman had planned to kill them all, but he got scared," a law enforcement official stated in an affidavit. The suspect reportedly yelled "Free Palestine" during the attack. While Soliman did not express remorse for his actions, his fear ultimately prevented him from carrying out his full plan. The attack has been classified as a hate crime, and Soliman faces charges of attempted murder in both federal and state courts. He had been living in Colorado Springs with his wife and five children after moving from Egypt three years prior. Soliman had filed for asylum in September 2022 and was granted work authorization in March 2023, which has since expired. The incident underscores the complexities of political tensions and their potential for violence. The investigation continues, and the community grapples with the aftermath of the attack.