A targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, has left eight injured and a community reeling.
Fox News reported that on Sunday, Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly attacked a pro-Israel group, "Run for Their Lives," injuring eight people aged 52 to 88, with one in critical condition, though no fatalities were reported by police the following day.
The incident, now under FBI scrutiny as ideologically motivated violence, has sparked outrage over safety and immigration enforcement. Soliman’s actions, if proven, show a chilling disregard for civil discourse.
The "Run for Their Lives" group, which meets weekly on Pearl Street near the county courthouse to advocate for Israeli hostages held by Hamas, was gathering when Soliman struck.
Reports indicate he was shouting "Free Palestine" during the assault, a detail that fuels debate over ideological extremism. Actions like these don’t advance causes—they just burn bridges.
Soliman, a 45- or 46-year-old Egyptian national, was arrested on June 1, 2025, after sustaining minor injuries. He was booked into Boulder County Jail that evening, held on a $10 million bond. His immigration status has ignited a firestorm of criticism.
Having entered the U.S. on August 27, 2022, via Los Angeles International Airport on a non-immigrant visa, Soliman was authorized to stay until February 2, 2023.
He overstayed, filing a claim with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in September 2022 and securing work authorization through March 2025. Some think borders are just suggestions.
Police responded to reports of a man wielding a weapon and setting people ablaze, a horrifying scene for a quiet Sunday. Soliman’s alleged use of explosives or incendiary devices during the felony adds a layer of calculated malice. This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment tantrum.
Soliman faces a litany of charges, including first-degree murder with intent, first-degree murder with extreme indifference, and first-degree assault.
Additional counts involve crimes against at-risk elderly adults and attempts to commit class one and two felonies. The breadth of accusations suggests a deliberate, destructive intent.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated, "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado." Patel’s words underscore the gravity of an incident that transcends local crime. Yet, some will still argue this is just a “misunderstanding.”
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino called it an act of "ideologically motivated violence." That label cuts through the noise: this wasn’t random, and pretending otherwise ignores the victims’ pain. Ideology doesn’t justify torching people.
The attack’s aftermath has Boulder residents grappling with fear and frustration. A press conference was anticipated on June 2, 2025, to address public concerns. Transparency is crucial when trust is this fragile.
The victims, ranging from 52 to 88 years old, embody a cross-section of a community now scarred. One remains in critical condition, a stark reminder of the human toll. Their advocacy for hostages didn’t deserve this response.
Soliman’s immigration violations have fueled calls for stricter enforcement. Arriving legally but overstaying, he slipped through bureaucratic cracks, raising questions about oversight. Actions have consequences, and so does inaction.
The FBI’s classification of this as a terror attack signals a broader investigation into motives and potential networks. Was Soliman a lone actor, or is there more to uncover? Speculation won’t help, but vigilance will.
Boulder, known for its progressive bent, now faces a reckoning over balancing free speech and public safety. The "Run for Their Lives" group’s mission—to highlight hostages’ plight—shouldn’t be a lightning rod for violence. Yet, here we are.
