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.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.