Several injured after ‘terror attack' on promenade in Colorado, US police say
Several people were injured and some may have been set on fire at an outdoor promenade in Boulder, Colorado, police said.
Police said a man was taken into custody in the attack that the FBI immediately described as a 'targeted terror attack'.
We are responding to a report of an attack at 13th and Pearl streets with reports of several victims. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA! We will put out more information soon
— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) June 1, 2025
Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn told reporters on Sunday evening that it was too early to discuss a motive but that witnesses were being interviewed.
'It would be irresponsible for me to speculate on motive this early on,' he said.
The attack took place at a promenade where demonstrators had gathered to call for the release of hostages who remain in Gaza.
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. @FBI
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) June 1, 2025
FBI director Kash Patel posted on social media: 'Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.'
Boulder police said there were 'several victims' in the attack.
The injuries authorities found were consistent with reports of individuals being set on fire, Mr Redfearn said.
Several streets of the typically popular pedestrian promenade were evacuated, police said.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis said in a statement that he was 'closely monitoring' the situation, adding that 'hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable'.
The Boulder attack occurred as law enforcement authorities in the US grapple with a sharp spike in antisemitic violence and just over a week after a man was arrested on charges in the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers and shouted 'Free Palestine' as he was being led away by police.
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