Colorado terror attack victims left with 'life-threatening' injuries
The terrifying incident targeted an organised demonstration at a shopping centre.
Several people have been left with burn injuries, some potentially life-threatening, after a suspect launched Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israel demonstration on Sunday afternoon.
The shocking incident in Boulder, Colorado on June 1 resulted in injuries ranging from "very serious to more minor", according to Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn. At least one person is confirmed to have been critically injured.
Eyewitnesses at the city's Pearl Street Mall recalled a topless male suspect throwing incendiary devices at the crowd of peaceful demonstrators pleading for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Footage shared on social media shows the man screaming at the gathered people. He has reportedly since been arrested without incident following treatment for minor injuries, reports the Irish Star.
The incident has been branded as an act of terrorism by the FBI, with local police advising their investigation is still being carried out. Chief Officer Redfearn added it is "too early to speculate motive".
Colorado Governor Jared Polis said in a statement he was "closely monitoring" the situation after criticising the "hate-filled act", which he described as "unacceptable". According to CNN, Donald Trump has already been briefed about the incident.
The state's Attorney General, Phil Weiser, a descendant of Holocaust survivors, said the attack seems to be "a hate crime given the group that was targeted."
The demonstration had been organised by Run For Their Lives, a global initiative set up following the start of the war on October 7, 2023, to demand the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Several sub-groups have been set up by Jewish communities across the US ever since, including in Boulder. The city's Jewish community released a joint statement on the incident.
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They wrote: "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.
"Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured."
"When events like this enter our own community, we are shaken. Our hope is that we come together for one another. Strength to you all."
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