Mayor Karen Bass Calls Emergency Meeting in Response to Attack on Jewish Demonstrators in Colorado
Mayor Karen Bass Calls Emergency Meeting in Response to Attack on Jewish Demonstrators in Colorado originally appeared on L.A. Mag.
Mayor Karen Bass called an emergency meeting following the antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday. LAPD is conducting extra patrols at houses of worship and community centers throughout Los Angeles, according to Bass' statement.'What happened in Boulder, Colorado today — an especially brutal targeting of elders — is an atrocious affront to the very fabric of our society and our beliefs here in Los Angeles,' Bass wrote. 'This was the second terrorist attack against Jews in two weeks.'
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, burned at least eight victims, four women and four men with ages ranging from 52 to 88, according to the F.B.I. The suspect used a 'makeshift flamethrower' in a 'targeted act of violence,' according to an F.B.I report.Soliman targeted a peaceful demonstration called Run for Their Lives held to bring awareness for the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks. He screamed 'Free Palestine' during the attack, according to witnesses.The event is currently advertised on its website as family-friendly and not a 'protest.' The organization describes itself as 'non-violent and does not focus on the traumatic events that occurred during the hostages' captivity. Our events are meant to be quiet and peaceful.'The F.B.I wrote that they are investigating the attacks as a 'targeted act of terrorism.'Bass will hold the emergency meeting at City Hall, focusing on safety and security in L.A. immediately after the Jewish holiday of Shavuot which ends June 3.'Anti-Semitism will not be tolerated in this city,' Bass wrote in her statement.
This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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