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.
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.