Boulder Attack Suspect Identified as Illegal Immigrant, FBI Investigates Terror

The suspect arrested for the attack in Boulder, Colorado, has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who entered the U.S. legally on a tourist visa during the Biden administration but overstayed and later received a work permit, which has since expired. The attack involved the use of a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices against a peaceful group demonstrating solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas, leaving six elderly victims hospitalized with serious injuries. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, with reports confirming the suspect yelled 'free Palestine' during the attack. The White House and various sources have highlighted the suspect's immigration status and visa overstay, framing the event within the context of immigration policy and national security. While local officials initially hesitated to label the incident as terrorism, federal agencies and multiple media outlets have confirmed its classification as such. The attack coincided with heightened tensions following controversial media coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict.