Multiple people set on fire in terror attack during pro-Israel march in Colorado, US
A man has reportedly set people on fire in Boulder, Colorado, leaving multiple people injured, the city's police chief said, as people gathered for a 'peaceful' pro-Israeli demonstration.
A suspect is in custody and police are investigating what FBI officials immediately called 'a targeted terror attack' — though the local authorities said it was too early to define the attack.
'When we arrived, we encountered multiple victims … with injuries consistent with burns,' Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said Sunday.
The man threw bottles that apparently contained flammable liquid that hit the ground and exploded in flames, multiple law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation told CNN, noting the exact number of bottles was unclear.
At least two individuals have been taken to the hospital, according to those officials.
FBI director Kash Patel said in a social media post that '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 Deputy Director Dan Bongino added: 'We are investigating this incident as an act of terror, and targeted violence.'
The reported attack took place at the Boulder Run for Their Lives event, the Anti-Defamation League said on social media.
The weekly gathering of Jewish community members is meant to support the hostages taken during the October 7 attacks in Israel in 2023.
The ADL noted that the incident happened ahead of the holiday of Shavuot, according to the ADL – a Jewish holiday which celebrates the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai.
'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,' Boulder's Jewish community said in a joint statement to CNN.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is 'closely monitoring the situation,' he said in a statement Sunday.
'Hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable. While details emerge, the state works with local and federal law enforcement to support this investigation. More information will be provided as it becomes available,' Polis added.
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