In brief
The suspect in a recent Boulder, Colorado attack, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is confirmed to be in the U.S. illegally after overstaying his tourist visa. The incident, categorized as a potential act of terrorism, resulted in multiple injuries, with authorities investigating the motives behind Soliman's actions.
The suspect in the Boulder, Colorado attack, which injured eight people, has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who is in the United States on an expired tourist visa. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Soliman entered the U.S. in August 2022, but his visa expired the following February. Tricia McLaughlin, a DHS spokeswoman, confirmed that Soliman had filed an asylum application in September 2022 but provided no further details on that application. The attack, being investigated as an act of terrorism, took place on Sunday when Soliman allegedly used a “makeshift flamethrower” during a peaceful demonstration supporting Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Witnesses promptly identified the 45-year-old as the assailant, leading to his arrest. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, although there has been no immediate confirmation regarding fatalities among the injured. As of Sunday, two victims are reported to be in serious condition. The National Counterterrorism Center had communicated with federal law enforcement prior to the attack, indicating no known derogatory information about Soliman.
