Moment terror suspect is captured by police after attack at pro-Israel event
The moment the alleged suspect in the 'targeted terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado was arrested has been caught on camera - he has since been taken into custody
Shocking footage capturing the moment the man suspected of the 'targeted terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado was arrested by police has been shared on social media.
The horrific incident occurred on Sunday afternoon just before 1:30p.m. at the intersection of 13th Street and Pearl Street. A group of people were participating in a pro-Israel demonstration when the attack happened.
Boulder Police evacuated several blocks of the typically popular pedestrian mall area, saying that there were 'several victims' in the attack. The attacker, who has not been formally identified, has been taken into custody.
Footage at the chaotic scene shows the moment when police apprehend the alleged suspect who appeared to have Molotov cocktails in both his hands.
After yelling at people at the scene the man immediately puts his hands up when police approach him with guns drawn and yell at him to get on the ground. He gets on the grass face down and is handcuffed by officers without seemingly resisting.
Eyewitnesses describe a shirtless male suspect throwing Molotov cocktails at the group on the intersection of 13th and Pearl Street in the northern Colorado city on Sunday afternoon, prompting response from local and state police as well as the FBI.
Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said several people were injured in the incident as some injuries were "consistent with burns". Those injuries ranged from "very serious" to more minor.
IIt is not yet known the amount of people injured from the attack. Redfearn said Boulder dispatch received several calls about a man with a weapon and people being set on fire.
Redfearn added that an unidentified suspect was pointed out to officers at the scene and taken into custody "without incident". He was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Prior to his arrest the same man was captured shouting "Palestine is free" as he continued to shout at and converse with bystanders at the scene. "They are killers, how many children, how many children you killed?" the shirtless man said. "We can't do nothing," a bystander responded. "Not here."
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." Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement that he was 'closely monitoring' the situation, adding that 'hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable.'
A joint statement from Boulder's Jewish community said: "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."
It added: "Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured."
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