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| What we know about Boulder, Colorado attack at Israeli rally | What we know about Boulder, Colorado attack at Israeli rally |
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| Watch: How the Boulder attack unfolded using Molotov cocktails | |
| The FBI says an attack in Boulder, Colorado, that injured 12 people was a "targeted act of violence", and they are investigating it as an "act of terrorism". | The FBI says an attack in Boulder, Colorado, that injured 12 people was a "targeted act of violence", and they are investigating it as an "act of terrorism". |
| Officials say the suspect planned the attack for a year, watching videos on how to make Molotov cocktails before driving from his home in Colorado Springs to Boulder to target a group gathering in support of Israeli hostages. | Officials say the suspect planned the attack for a year, watching videos on how to make Molotov cocktails before driving from his home in Colorado Springs to Boulder to target a group gathering in support of Israeli hostages. |
| The suspect told police after he was arrested that he wanted to "kill all Zionist people", according to court documents. | The suspect told police after he was arrested that he wanted to "kill all Zionist people", according to court documents. |
| What happened? | What happened? |
| A group of people had gathered for a "regularly scheduled, weekly, peaceful event", which was organised by Run for Their Lives, an organisation that raises awareness for Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. | A group of people had gathered for a "regularly scheduled, weekly, peaceful event", which was organised by Run for Their Lives, an organisation that raises awareness for Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. |
| Officials said that a suspect threw two incendiary devices into the group of people, and used a makeshift flamethrower to attack them. | Officials said that a suspect threw two incendiary devices into the group of people, and used a makeshift flamethrower to attack them. |
| They identified the suspect as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45. Mr Soliman was taken to hospital shortly after the attack, the FBI said. | They identified the suspect as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45. Mr Soliman was taken to hospital shortly after the attack, the FBI said. |
| Near the scene of the crime, officials say they found 14 unlit Molotov cocktails in a plastic container within arm's reach, as well as a weed sprayer filled with octane gas. | Near the scene of the crime, officials say they found 14 unlit Molotov cocktails in a plastic container within arm's reach, as well as a weed sprayer filled with octane gas. |
| Police said they were "fairly confident" that they had the lone suspect in custody. There was no evidence the suspect was connected to a wider group. | Police said they were "fairly confident" that they had the lone suspect in custody. There was no evidence the suspect was connected to a wider group. |
| "The suspect was heard to yell 'Free Palestine' during the attack," said special agent in charge of the Denver field office of the FBI, Mark Michalek. | "The suspect was heard to yell 'Free Palestine' during the attack," said special agent in charge of the Denver field office of the FBI, Mark Michalek. |
| He added: "It is clear that this is a targeted act of violence and the FBI is investigating this as an act of terrorism." | He added: "It is clear that this is a targeted act of violence and the FBI is investigating this as an act of terrorism." |
| Follow live updates here | Follow live updates here |
| Full story: Eight hurt in Colorado fire attack | Full story: Eight hurt in Colorado fire attack |
| A mug shot of Mohamed Sabry Soliman released by Boulder police | A mug shot of Mohamed Sabry Soliman released by Boulder police |
| Who is the suspect? | Who is the suspect? |
| The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, has been charged with a federal hate crime, and also booked into Boulder County jail on charges including attempted murder, assault and use of an explosive device. Federal prosecutors also have filed a hate crime charge against Mr Soliman. | The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, has been charged with a federal hate crime, and also booked into Boulder County jail on charges including attempted murder, assault and use of an explosive device. Federal prosecutors also have filed a hate crime charge against Mr Soliman. |
| He was charged with murder, however Boulder Police Department confirmed on Monday none of the victims has died. The reasons for the murder charge were not immediately clear. The BBC has contacted the Boulder County sheriff and police. | He was charged with murder, however Boulder Police Department confirmed on Monday none of the victims has died. The reasons for the murder charge were not immediately clear. The BBC has contacted the Boulder County sheriff and police. |
| The 45-year-old is an Egyptian national, government officials confirmed to the BBC's broadcast partner, CBS News, in Colorado. | The 45-year-old is an Egyptian national, government officials confirmed to the BBC's broadcast partner, CBS News, in Colorado. |
| The suspect told police in an interview after his arrest that he had planned the attack for a year and waited until his daughter graduated, according to court documents. | The suspect told police in an interview after his arrest that he had planned the attack for a year and waited until his daughter graduated, according to court documents. |
| He had allegedly watched YouTube videos on how to make Molotov cocktails and purchased the ingredients, picking up gasoline at a gas station on his way to Boulder from his home in Colorado Springs. | He had allegedly watched YouTube videos on how to make Molotov cocktails and purchased the ingredients, picking up gasoline at a gas station on his way to Boulder from his home in Colorado Springs. |
| Federal officials allege Mr Soliman said he wished all Zionists were dead and that he would conduct more attacks. | Federal officials allege Mr Soliman said he wished all Zionists were dead and that he would conduct more attacks. |
| The suspect told police he found the Run for Their Lives group in an online search, and showed up five minutes before their meeting to wait for them, officials said. | The suspect told police he found the Run for Their Lives group in an online search, and showed up five minutes before their meeting to wait for them, officials said. |
| Mr Soliman left an iPhone hidden in a drawer in his house with messages for his family, according to court documents. | Mr Soliman left an iPhone hidden in a drawer in his house with messages for his family, according to court documents. |
| In 2022, Mr Soliman arrived in California on a non-immigrant visa that expired in February 2023, multiple sources have told CBS News. He had recently been living in Colorado Springs. | In 2022, Mr Soliman arrived in California on a non-immigrant visa that expired in February 2023, multiple sources have told CBS News. He had recently been living in Colorado Springs. |
| Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, said in a post on X that the suspect "is illegally in our country" and had filed for asylum in September 2022. | Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, said in a post on X that the suspect "is illegally in our country" and had filed for asylum in September 2022. |
| Trump's deputy chief of staff for policy, Stephen Miller, said on X that Mr Soliman was given a work permit by the Biden administration after he had overstayed his visa. | Trump's deputy chief of staff for policy, Stephen Miller, said on X that Mr Soliman was given a work permit by the Biden administration after he had overstayed his visa. |
| Who are the victims? | Who are the victims? |
| There are eight victims, aged between 52 and 88. Four are women and four are men. All of them have been taken to hospitals with burns and other injuries. The injuries range from "minor" to "very serious". | There are eight victims, aged between 52 and 88. Four are women and four are men. All of them have been taken to hospitals with burns and other injuries. The injuries range from "minor" to "very serious". |
| The eldest of the victims is a Holocaust survivor, Rabbi Israel Wilhelm, the Chabad director at the University of Colorado Boulder, has told CBS. | The eldest of the victims is a Holocaust survivor, Rabbi Israel Wilhelm, the Chabad director at the University of Colorado Boulder, has told CBS. |
| Wilhelm described the 88-year-old as a "very loving person". | Wilhelm described the 88-year-old as a "very loving person". |
| What is Run for their Lives? | What is Run for their Lives? |
| Run for their Lives holds walking and running events around the world calling for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according to their website. | Run for their Lives holds walking and running events around the world calling for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according to their website. |
| It says its events are not protests, but "peaceful walks". | It says its events are not protests, but "peaceful walks". |
| Their website says there are currently 230 active groups around the world, with the majority in North America and Europe. | Their website says there are currently 230 active groups around the world, with the majority in North America and Europe. |
| The groups meet once a week for a 1km walk wearing red T-shirts. They also carry national flags of the citizens who are among the hostages still held in Gaza. | The groups meet once a week for a 1km walk wearing red T-shirts. They also carry national flags of the citizens who are among the hostages still held in Gaza. |
| The Run for their Lives Instagram account has more than 6,000 followers. Their Facebook group has more than 2,000 members. | The Run for their Lives Instagram account has more than 6,000 followers. Their Facebook group has more than 2,000 members. |
| The movement was started by a group of Israelis in California, but local events are "independently led", according to their website. | The movement was started by a group of Israelis in California, but local events are "independently led", according to their website. |
| What is happening now? | What is happening now? |
| The investigations continue and more briefings from the police and the FBI are expected on Monday. | The investigations continue and more briefings from the police and the FBI are expected on Monday. |
| US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said her department is working with "interagency partners, including the FBI", and would share more information when it becomes available. | US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said her department is working with "interagency partners, including the FBI", and would share more information when it becomes available. |
| "We are praying for the victims and their families. This violence must stop," she said. | "We are praying for the victims and their families. This violence must stop," she said. |
| The suspect is also due for his first court appearance on Monday. | The suspect is also due for his first court appearance on Monday. |
| How is the Jewish community responding? | How is the Jewish community responding? |
| Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, released a statement saying he was "shocked" by the incident, which he called "pure antisemitism". | Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, released a statement saying he was "shocked" by the incident, which he called "pure antisemitism". |
| The Jewish community in Boulder released a statement saying: "Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured... When events like this enter our own community, we are shaken." | The Jewish community in Boulder released a statement saying: "Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured... When events like this enter our own community, we are shaken." |
| This is the second high-profile attack on the Jewish community in recent days. | This is the second high-profile attack on the Jewish community in recent days. |
| Two young people were shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC by a gunman who shouted "Free Palestine". | Two young people were shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC by a gunman who shouted "Free Palestine". |
| Data from the Anti-Defamation League suggests antisemitic incidents spiked to a record level in 2023 and again in 2024. | Data from the Anti-Defamation League suggests antisemitic incidents spiked to a record level in 2023 and again in 2024. |