Crime
Suspect in Pearl Street Mall Attack Seen Holding Molotov Cocktails Moments Before Incident
BOULDER, CO – Federal and local law enforcement are investigating a violent attack at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall that left multiple people injured on Sunday afternoon. Authorities confirm that the suspect was seen holding Molotov cocktails shortly before the incident.
The attack occurred near the intersection of 13th Street and Pearl Street, prompting a large emergency response and immediate evacuation of the 1200, 1300, and 1400 blocks of Pearl Street, between Walnut and Pine Streets.
Boulder Police issued an urgent message at 3:08 p.m., advising the public to avoid the area while officers secured the scene.
According to eyewitnesses and preliminary reports, the suspect targeted participants of a peaceful solidarity walk organized by Run For Their Lives — a group advocating for the release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza.
The walk had begun around 1:00 p.m. at Pearl and 8th Streets and was intended to be a non-political, silent demonstration of support.
Participants stopped briefly at the courthouse to record a video before the violence broke out.
Video footage from the scene shows a visible burn scar in front of the historic courthouse and emergency responders loading at least one injured individual onto a stretcher.
A shirtless male, believed to be the attacker, was detained by police on-site.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the federal agency is treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism. “We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,” Patel said in a statement. “Our agents are working closely with local law enforcement, and we will provide updates as the investigation progresses.”
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino echoed Patel’s statement, noting that agents arrived at the scene by mid-afternoon and are taking an active role in the investigation.
As of now, the number of injured victims has not been officially confirmed, and the motive remains under investigation.
Authorities continue to urge the public to stay clear of the area while emergency crews and investigators work the active scene.
More details will be released as they become available.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.