Terror In Colorado: Pro-Israel Demonstrators Attacked In Firebombing

Multiple people were injured Sunday in a firebombing attack at an event in Boulder, Colorado, meant to show support for hostages kidnaped by Hamas in the October 7, 2023, assault on Israel, officials said.

In a press conference, Boulder Police Chief Steven Redford said officers arrived on the scene in response to reports of people being set on fire before 2 p.m. local time and found victims with “injuries consistent with burns and other injuries.” They were sent to the hospital, he said.

An adult male suspect was detained and also taken to a hospital with minor injuries, Redford said. Redford added that he could not ID the suspect right away.

Earlier, on X, the Boulder Police Department said it was responding to a “report of an attack” at 13th and Pearl Streets with “reports of several victims.” Police also established an evacuation area and advised people to steer clear.

The FBI has also responded.

“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,” said FBI Director Kash Patel.

Redford said he could not immediately confirm a motive, but did acknowledged that a “peaceful demonstration” by a pro-Israel group was going on at the scene in a busy area.

Video posted to social media appeared to show smoke rising out of a park where some people were screaming and lying on the ground.

“We are saddened and heartbroken to learn that an incendiary device was thrown at walkers at the Run for Their Lives walk on Pearl Street as they were raising awareness for the hostages still held in Gaza,” said a statement from Boulder’s Jewish Community.

There were also unconfirmed images posted to social media showing a shirtless man, apparently the suspect, holding what appeared to be molotov cocktails.

“FBI personnel are on the scene in Boulder, Colorado, along with local law enforcement,” FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on X. “We are investigating this incident as an act of terror, and targeted violence. All of the necessary assets will be dedicated to this investigation. If you have any investigative tips please contact the FBI. And if you aided or abetted this attack, we will find you. You cannot hide.”