Multiple Injured in Fire Attack at Colorado Pro-Israel Event

ENGLAND Pro-Israel Rally Interrupted It wasa scene of chaos that lasted seconds.

The attack took place during the Boulder Run for Their Lives, a weekly walk occurring in part to express support for hostages held as a result of the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. Emergency crews discovered several victims with burns at the scene, Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said. The suspect was throwing several bottles with flammable liquid at the officers and vehicles which then ignited upon impact. Two people were reported injured in the collision.

The Anti-Defamation League said the attack came just before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. The local Jewish community expressed sorrow with a joint statement saying they were “saddened and heartbroken” by the violence against peaceful demonstrators.

Investigation is Ongoing and Federal Charges are Possible
The suspect has not been identified by the police, though federal authorities are weighing terrorism charges. FBI agents and federal prosecutors are reviewing the evidence to assess whether the attack meets the definition of terrorism or whether it falls under other federal criminal laws. It has also been reported that the mental health condition of the suspect is a subject of investigation in the case.

The National Counterterrorism Center is coordinating with the FBI and local law enforcement, according to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. FBI Director Kash Patel publicly mourned the attack, congratulating his agency for its active participation, which he described as a “targeted terror attack.” Deputy Director Dan Bongino concurred, describing the attack as motivated by ideology.

Officials’ Reactions and Condemnation of the Attack
President Donald Trump has been informed about the incident and this is a developing story with all levels of response from local and federal agencies being dispatched, according to Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable, the governor’s office emphasized.

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, denounced the incident as terrorism and called on countries to go beyond issuing statements. “It’s time to take severe measures against whoever these inciters are, everywhere they are,” he said.