Crime
82-year-old Karen Diamond Dies from Injuries Sustained in Boulder Terror Attack
BOULDER, COLORADO – Karen Diamond, an 82-year-old Jewish woman, has died from critical injuries she sustained during a violent terror attack in Boulder on June 1, 2025.
Authorities confirmed her death over the weekend, prompting prosecutors to upgrade charges against the suspect to include first-degree murder and additional hate crime offenses.
The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, of Colorado Springs, is accused of carrying out a brutal assault using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, which injured 29 individuals—including Diamond—and a dog.
Investigators say Soliman has confessed to planning the attack for over a year and admitted to deliberately targeting what he described as “Zionists.”
Diamond was among the most seriously injured and had been hospitalized in critical condition for nearly a month before succumbing to her wounds.
Her death has intensified public outcry and deepened the impact of what officials are classifying as a hate-motivated domestic terror incident.
Authorities say Soliman acted alone and had pre-meditated the attack, selecting his target based on religious and political hatred. He now faces a slew of charges, including:
- First-degree murder
- 28 counts of attempted murder
- Multiple counts of first-degree assault
- Several felony hate crime charges
- Animal cruelty
Federal agencies are also involved in the investigation, and Soliman may face additional federal terrorism and civil rights violations.
“This was a heinous, premeditated act of hate that resulted in the tragic death of an innocent woman and injuries to many others,” Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement. “We are committed to securing full justice for the victims, their families, and the broader community.”
The incident has sparked increased security concerns in Jewish communities across Colorado and beyond.
Community leaders have called for enhanced hate crime prevention measures and greater protection for vulnerable populations.
Soliman remains in custody without bond and is expected to appear in court later this week for a formal arraignment on the upgraded charges.
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.