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Boulder attack victim count grows to at least 15 and 1 dog
The number of victims identified in Sunday's Boulder Molotov attack rose from 12 to 15 people — plus one dog, the Boulder District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
Why it matters: The suspect could face additional charges. Already, he has been charged with a federal hate crime, along with 16 counts of attempted murder in the first degree.
If convicted on his existing charges, it would mean a maximum sentence of 384 years in prison, according to authorities.
Details: The victims include eight females and seven males, per the Boulder DA, ranging in age from 25 to 88.
What they're saying: "We continue to work closely with our federal, state, and local partners in strong response to this horrific attack," District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement.
"We are united in our commitment to pursuing justice for all the victims, their many loved ones, and this community. We stand with the Jewish community and the people of Colorado against hate and terror."
Catch up quick: Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, is accused of yelling "Free Palestine!" as he threw Molotov cocktails at pro-Israel demonstrators on Sunday near Boulder's Pearl Street Mall.
During an interview after his arrest, Soliman allegedly told law enforcement he wanted to kill all Zionist people and that he had been planning the attack for a year.
Driving the news: The Department of Homeland Security alleged Soliman was in the country illegally after his B2 visa expired in February 2023.
His wife and five children were taken into custody by ICE on Tuesday "for expedited removal," the White House posted on X.
What's next: The Boulder Jewish Community is hosting a community vigil at 5pm Wednesday to support the victims.
Soliman is scheduled for a formal filing of charges at 3:30pm Thursday local time at the Boulder County Jail courthouse, records show.
He is scheduled to appear in federal court on Friday in Denver at 2pm local time, Vikki Migoya, public affairs officer for FBI Denver, confirmed to Axios.
