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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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Colorado Springs neighbor says Boulder terror attack suspect lived next door
Bradley Davis COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A family in the Cimarron Hills area of Colorado Springs said they recognized the man arrested in Boulder for the attack on Israeli hostage protestors as their neighbor. A man reportedly set people on fire on Sunday, leaving multiple people hurt as people gathered for a demonstration in support of the Israeli hostages. The neighbors wanted their names to be anonymous, but the mother said a man living at the apartment complex investigated by the FBI Sunday night introduced himself to her as 'Mohamed' when they moved in two years ago. The FBI said their suspect in custody is a man named Mohamed Soliman. According to Stephen Miller, who is serving as White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor, the suspect was living in the country illegally on an overstayed visa. Miller said he was granted a tourist visa under the Biden Administration. 'This is scary. I'm going to be honest, this is scary,' the woman said. 'Especially the times that we live in. You see someone's car pull up, and you don't know who is who.' The mother's young daughter said she went next door to play with the man's children on a regular basis. She said she was going over to do the same Saturday, a day before the attack, when she said the whole family piled into their SUV in a rush, ignoring her as she walked over to their door. 'My mom asked me if they waved or not, and they didn't because the dad was driving, and he was rushing,' she said. 'You saw the dad driving on Saturday?' KRDO13's Bradley Davis asked. 'Yes.' 'Did he look like the picture of the man you saw who got arrested?' 'Yes.' She also said she saw the dad, introduced to them as Mohamed, walking out of the apartment with a large black bag and a yellow long-nosed lighter shortly before leaving. Both said they heard the FBI investigators when they came to their street on Sunday. The mother said the agents started further up the street and assumed it was about someone she didn't know until she heard them close in on their neighbor's home. 'You heard them yell out the address, and that's when we knew,' she said. The daughter said she heard a loud banging and believes it was the FBI agents entering the home. Both said they did not see any of the family members during the whole process. They said all the family's cars are gone from the street and driveway. The woman said the FBI did not contact them to ask about Mohamed or the family. She said they have eaten together, and they always seemed like a normal, neighborly family. The FBI said it was investigating the home in Cimarron Hills in connection with what the agency is calling a terror attack in Boulder. It has not been officially confirmed by law enforcement that it is the residence of their suspect, Mohamed Soliman. Law enforcement officials said there are now 8 victims in the attack, where Soliman allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower to burn the Israeli hostage protestors. Click here to follow the original article.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
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Spectator Killed After Athlete Throws Hammer into Crowd During Track and Field Meet in Colorado: Reports
A spectator has reportedly died after an athlete's hammer was thrown out of bounds during a high school track and field meet at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). On Sunday, Jan. 26 at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time at the university's Mountain Lion Fieldhouse venue, authorities were called and medical aid was rendered after the accident occurred, local outlets KRDO 13 and Fox-affiliated station KDVR reported, citing a UCCS spokesperson. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, per KRDO 13. UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet said in a statement to CBS-affiliated station KKTV, 'We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved.' 'A member of the attending audience was killed when a hammer thrown by a participant cleared certified barriers and struck him," UCCS confirmed, according to the outlet. "The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded, provided medical care and ultimately pronounced the audience member dead at the scene. Members of the UCCS Police Department and Colorado Springs Police Department were on scene,' the university added, per KKTV. The person who died was thought to be the father of a member of the Colorado United Track Club who attends Vista Ridge High School, per KRDO 13, citing a statement issued by the club. According to CBS News, Sunday's meet was part of a series of events hosted by the university. A previous event was held on Dec. 15, and the series was set to end with the UCCS United High School Indoor State Championship on Feb. 16, per the outlet. The rest of the meet has now been canceled, per KRDO 13. It's not known if it'll be rescheduled. Colorado Springs Police told CBS News that the man died while trying to protect his wife and son as the object neared the audience. Per World Athletics, "The hammer throw is a track and field event where athletes compete by throwing a hammer, which is a metal ball that's attached to a grip by a steel wire." "The winner of the event is the athlete who throws the hammer the greatest distance while ensuring they stay inside a seven-foot (2.135m) diameter circle," a description added. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. District 12 social workers are thought to be working with authorities "to determine how to best support students," as well as anyone else affected by the tragedy, according to KKTV. Sobanet, the UCCS, the UCCS Police Department, the Colorado Springs Police Department, the Colorado United Track Club and the Colorado Springs Fire Department didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
