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.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.