Crime
DHS Secretary Noem Announces ICE Detention of Alleged Boulder Terrorist’s Family Amid Ongoing Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody the wife and five children of Mohamed Sabry Farag Soliman, the suspect in a recent alleged terror attack in Boulder, Colorado.
The family members, all Egyptian nationals, are currently being processed for removal proceedings from the United States.
“This terrorist will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Secretary Noem said in a formal statement. “We are actively investigating to determine the extent to which his family may have had prior knowledge of, or offered support for, this heinous attack. Justice will be served.”
ICE has confirmed the following family members are in federal custody:
- Hayam Salah Alsaid Ahmed Elgamal, 41, Soliman’s wife
- Habiba Mohamed Sabry Farag Soliman, 18, daughter
- Two minor sons (names withheld)
- Two minor daughters (names withheld)
All six individuals are Egyptian citizens and were listed as dependents in Soliman’s asylum application, which he filed in Denver, Colorado on September 29, 2022.
According to DHS records, Soliman and his family entered the United States legally on August 27, 2022, and were authorized to remain until February 26, 2023.
However, the family overstayed their visa, and Soliman sought asylum during that period under the Biden Administration’s immigration protocols.
ICE officials are reviewing whether the family had any knowledge of or involvement in the alleged terror plot, and Secretary Noem has indicated the investigation is ongoing.
The Department of Homeland Security is working in coordination with federal, state, and local partners to investigate any potential affiliations, communications, or material support related to the attack.
Law enforcement agencies have not released further details about the nature of the alleged plot or the charges Soliman may face.
Secretary Noem concluded her remarks by expressing continued support for the victims and their families:
“I am continuing to pray for the victims of this attack and their loved ones. We will ensure that justice is done swiftly and without compromise.”
Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
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.