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DW
3 days ago
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- DW
Suspect charged in Colorado attack that wounded 8 – DW – 06/02/2025
Multiple people were injured in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" in the US state of Colorado. Police said a male suspect attacked a rally in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Several people were injured in an attack at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, police said on Sunday. The attack occurred at the popular Pearl Street pedestrian mall known for attracting tourists and college students, where a rally in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza was taking place. The suspect was identified as a 45-year-old who shouted "Free Palestine" and used makeshift incendiary devices in the attack, said Mark Michalek, the FBI special agent in charge of the Denver field office. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene. On Monday, he was charged with a federal hate crime for the attack. He faces other charges including assault and the use of explosives. The US Department of Homeland Security said Monday that the man had entered the US on a tourist visa in 2022 and was in the country "illegally." Several injured in attack on Israeli hostage vigil in US To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Four women and four men between 52 and 88 years old were transported to hospitals after the attack, Boulder police said. The suspect was also injured and taken to the hospital, but authorities didn't elaborate on the nature of his injuries. Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said he did not believe anyone else was involved. "We're fairly confident we have the lone suspect in custody," he said. "This was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in downtown Boulder on Pearl Street and this act was unacceptable," Redfearn said at an earlier press conference. "I ask that you join me in thinking about the victims, the families of those victims, and everyone involved in this tragedy." "We are fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," FBI Director Kash Patel said on X. 'Terror has no place' in the United States, says Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took to X to denounce the attack. "We're united in prayer for the victims of a targeted terror attack this afternoon in Boulder," Rubio posted. "Terror has no place in our great country." The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish activist group, said on X that the attack occurred at Sunday's "Boulder Run for Their Lives" event, a weekly gathering of the Jewish community to remember and raise visibility for the Israeli hostages who remain in captivity in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he was "shocked by the terrible antisemitic terror attack targeting Jews." In a post on social media, he described it as "antisemitism, fueled by the blood libels spread in the media." without elaborating. US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish Democrat, said he was closely monitoring the situation. "This is horrifying, and this cannot continue. We must stand up to antisemitism." The attack comes over a week after the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington, where a 31-year-old suspect who shouted "Free Palestine" was taken into custody by police. Colorado Governor Jared Polis posted on social media that it was "unfathomable that the Jewish community is facing another terror attack here in Boulder." Israel's ambassador to the United Nations in New York also expressed outrage at the attack. "Terrorism against Jews does not stop at the Gaza border — it is already burning the streets of America," he said in a statement. "Today, in Boulder, Colorado, Jewish people marched with a moral and humane demand: to return the hostages. In response, the Jewish protesters were brutally attacked, with an attacker throwing a Molotov cocktails at them," he said. "Make no mistake — this is not a political protest, this is terrorism." Edited by: Srinivas Mazumdaru, Wesley Rahn
DW
3 days ago
- DW
Eight wounded as man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs – DW – 06/01/2025
Multiple people have been injured in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" in the US state of Colorado. Police said a male suspect was taken into custody. Several people were injured in an attack at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, police said on Sunday. The attack occurred at the popular Pearl Street pedestrian mall known for attracting tourists and college students. FBI Director Kash Patel said an investigation had been launched following a "targeted terror attack." "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," Patel said on X. He added: "Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available." He did not provide any further information while Boulder police said it was too soon to speculate about a motive. Suspect identified and taken into custody Later on Sunday, the suspect was identified as a 45-year-old who shouted "Free Palestine" and used incendiary devices in the attack, said Mark Michalek, the FBI special agent in charge of the Denver field office. The man was taken into custody. No charges were immediately declared but officials said they expect to hold him "fully accountable." Four women and four men between 52 and 88 years old were transported to hospitals, Boulder police said. The suspect was also injured and taken to hospital, but authorities didn't elaborate on the nature of his injuries. Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said he did not believe anyone else was involved. "We're fairly confident we have the lone suspect in custody," he said. "This was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in downtown Boulder on Pearl Street and this act was unacceptable," Redfearn said at an earlier press conference. "I ask that you join me in thinking about the victims, the families of those victims, and everyone involved in this tragedy." 'Terror has no place' in the United States, says Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took to X to denounce the attack. "We're united in prayer for the victims of a targeted terror attack this afternoon in Boulder," Rubio posted. "Terror has no place in our great country." The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish activist group, said on X that the attack occurred at Sunday's "Boulder Run for Their Lives" event, a weekly gathering of the Jewish community to remember and raise visibility for the Israeli hostages who remain in captivity in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he was "shocked by the terrible antisemitic terror attack targeting Jews." In a post on social media, he described it as "antisemitism, fueled by the blood libels spread in the media." without elaborating. US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish Democrat, said he was closely monitoring the situation. "This is horrifying, and this cannot continue. We must stand up to antisemitism." The attack comes over a week after the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington, where a 31-year-old suspect who shouted "Free Palestine" was taken into custody by police. Colorado Governor Jared Polis posted on social media that it was "unfathomable that the Jewish community is facing another terror attack here in Boulder." Israel's ambassador to the United Nations in New York also expressed outrage at the attack. "Terrorism against Jews does not stop at the Gaza border — it is already burning the streets of America," he said in a statement. "Today, in Boulder, Colorado, Jewish people marched with a moral and humane demand: to return the hostages. In response, the Jewish protesters were brutally attacked, with an attacker throwing a Molotov cocktails at them," he said. "Make no mistake — this is not a political protest, this is terrorism." Edited by: Srinivas Mazumdaru
France 24
3 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
Multiple burn injuries in attack at Gaza hostage protest in US
Police in the city of Boulder said a man was taken into custody. They were more cautious in presuming a possible motive for the attack, which multiple sources said was committed against members of the Jewish community during a peaceful gathering. Local media cited eyewitnesses describing a man throwing something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group. In one video apparently of the attack, a shirtless man holding clear bottles in his hands is seen pacing as the grass in front of him burns. He can be heard screaming "End Zionists!" "Palestine is Free!" and "They are killers!" towards several people in red t-shirts as they tend to a person lying on the ground. Other images showed billowing black smoke above a park. "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," FBI chief Kash Patel said on X. The White House said President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident. Asked if it was a terror attack against the protesters, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn insisted it was "way too early to speculate motive" behind the violence, which took place shortly before 1:30 pm (1930 GMT). He told reporters that "initial callers indicated that there was a man with a weapon and that people were being set on fire." "When we arrived, we encountered multiple victims that were injured, with injuries consistent with burns and other injuries," Redfearn said. Police on the scene "immediately encountered that suspect, who was taken into custody without incident," he added. 'Antisemitic attack' The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish activist group, said on X that the attack occurred at Sunday's "Boulder Run for Their Lives" event, a weekly gathering of the Jewish community in support of the hostages seized during Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, sparking the war in Gaza. Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, voiced outrage at the incident. "Terrorism against Jews does not stop at the Gaza border -- it is already burning the streets of America," he said in a statement, describing how people marching for the return of hostages were attacked by someone "throwing... Molotov cocktails." "Make no mistake -- this is not a political protest, this is terrorism." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighed in, like Patel describing the incident as a "targeted terror attack." "Terror has no place in our great country," Rubio said. Several organizations decried the apparent hate-fueled violence. "Today, during a peaceful walk on Pearl Street in Boulder to raise awareness for the hostages still in Gaza, our community was targeted in a violent, antisemitic attack," the Israeli-American Council said in a statement. "This is an attack on all of us -- and we will not stay silent," it added. The Boulder violence comes almost two weeks after the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington, where a 31-year-old suspect who shouted "Free Palestine" was taken into custody by police.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Palestine is free': FBI investigates ‘targeted terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating what it called a 'targeted terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado, after a group of Jewish protesters calling for the release of Israeli hostages was attacked on Sunday. 'We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,' FBI chief Kash Patel said on X (formerly Twitter). According to local media, eyewitnesses described a man throwing an object resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at participants in a weekly demonstration demanding the return of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. Boulder Police chief Steve Redfearn said, 'It's way too early to speculate motive,' when asked if it was a terror attack targeting the protest. A video from the scene shows a shirtless man with spray bottles in hand, pacing as flames burn on the grass. He is heard shouting: 'End Zionists!', 'Palestine is free!', and 'They are killers!' toward people in red T-shirts tending to an injured person. 'Initial callers indicated that there was a man with a weapon and that people were being set on fire,' Redfearn told reporters. 'When we arrived, we encountered multiple victims that were injured, with injuries consistent with burns and other injuries.' He confirmed the suspect was taken into custody on the spot without incident. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said it was aware of an attack at the Boulder Run for Their Lives event — a weekly gathering of Jewish community members supporting hostages captured during Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Israel's ambassador to the United Nations in New York condemned the violence, saying, 'Terrorism against Jews does not stop at the Gaza border — it is already burning the streets of America.' 'Today, in Boulder, Colorado, Jewish people marched with a moral and humane demand: to return the hostages. In response, the Jewish protesters were brutally attacked, with an attacker throwing Molotov cocktails at them,' he said. 'Make no mistake — this is not a political protest, this is terrorism,' he added. With AFP inputs
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
FBI chief says probing ‘targeted terror attack' in Colorado
Local media cited eyewitnesses describing a man throwing something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at a group of pro-Israel protesters. PHOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM MISSNUNDRGROUND/X WASHINGTON - The FBI chief on June 1 said the agency was investigating a 'targeted terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado, amid reports of an assault on a pro-Israel demonstration in the US city. 'We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,' Mr Kash Patel said on X. 'Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,' he added. Local media cited eyewitnesses describing a man throwing something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at a group of pro-Israel protesters. Boulder police meanwhile said on X that its officers were 'responding to a report of an attack at 13th and Pearl streets' in the heart of the city, 'with reports of several victims'. 'PLEASE AVOID THE AREA!' it added. The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish activist group, said on X that it was 'aware of reports of an attack at today's Boulder Run for Their Lives event'. That event, it said, was a 'weekly meeting of Jewish community members to run/walk in support of the hostages' who were seized during Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel on Oct 7, 2023, sparking the war in Gaza. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
