Video shows aftermath and arrest of suspected Boulder attacker
Mohamed Sabry Soliman is facing potential murder charges after attacking a group of people marching in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Soliman is suspected of using a 'makeshift flamethrower' in the attack and shouted 'free Palestine,' according to Colorado authorities.
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