Crime
Boulder terror attack suspect identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman
Federal and local authorities have identified the suspect in Sunday’s violent attack at the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman.
The incident, which officials are investigating as a terrorist act, resulted in multiple injuries after incendiary devices were thrown into a crowd participating in a peaceful demonstration.
According to the FBI, eyewitnesses reported that the suspect used a makeshift flamethrower and threw a Molotov cocktail into the crowd.
The attack occurred near the Boulder County Courthouse, where the demonstration organized by the group Run For Their Lives was underway.
The group had gathered for a peaceful walk to raise awareness about Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.
Witness accounts indicate that Soliman appeared to be disguised as a landscaper before launching the incendiary devices.
Several individuals, including children, suffered burn injuries. Video from the scene shows scorch marks on the pavement near the courthouse, and at least one person was seen being transported on a stretcher. Photos shared by onlookers show a shirtless man—believed to be the suspect—being detained by Boulder police.
Emergency responders from the Boulder Police Department, FBI, fire services, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol arrived at the scene shortly after 4:00 p.m. The affected area—including the 1200, 1300, and 1400 blocks of Pearl Street between Walnut and Pine Streets—was evacuated immediately. Authorities also began investigating a “vehicle of interest” believed to be connected to the suspect.
At a press briefing on Sunday afternoon, FBI Director Kash Patel called the event a “targeted act of terrorism.” FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed that federal agents remain on site and are working in close coordination with local agencies to secure the area and collect evidence.
According to three senior officials within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the suspect in the recent Boulder terror attack—identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman—is an Egyptian national who is reportedly in the United States unlawfully as a visa overstay.
The sources indicate that Soliman entered the U.S. on August 27, 2022, through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) using a B1/B2 nonimmigrant visitor visa. His visa permitted an authorized stay until February 26, 2023; however, records reportedly show that he did not depart the country by that deadline.
Further information provided by DHS officials suggests that on September 29, 2022, Soliman submitted a filing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)—believed to be an asylum claim, although this has not been officially confirmed. Subsequently, on March 29, 2023, USCIS granted him work authorization, valid through March 28, 2025, under existing policies of the Biden administration.
The details surrounding Soliman’s immigration status are now part of a broader investigation following his arrest in connection with Sunday’s incendiary attack at the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado. Federal and local authorities continue to review the suspect’s background, immigration records, and any potential national security implications stemming from the case.
Public records and a professional profile believed to belong to Soliman suggest he may have experience in finance, digital marketing, and international financial reporting. He is reportedly bilingual in English and Arabic and may have family residing in Colorado. These personal details are being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials have stated that while injuries sustained in the attack are not believed to be life-threatening, several victims—some of them minors—were treated for burns at the scene or transported to local hospitals.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement continues to urge the public to avoid the downtown Boulder area as the scene remains active.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.