Boulder attack victim count grows to at least 15 and 1 dog
The Boulder District Attorney's Office confirmed that the victim count from the Molotov cocktail attack increased to 15, including one dog. Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, has been charged with a federal hate crime and 16 counts of attempted murder, facing a potential maximum sentence of 384 years in prison. The victims range in age from 25 to 88 and include eight females and seven males. District Attorney Michael Dougherty emphasized the commitment to justice for the victims and their families, as well as solidarity with the Jewish community. Soliman reportedly yelled "Free Palestine!
" while targeting pro-Israel demonstrators, suggesting a premeditated attack planned for over a year. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Soliman is in the U. S. illegally after his visa expired. His family, consisting of his wife and five children, has been taken into custody for expedited removal.
A community vigil is scheduled for Wednesday to support the victims and their loved ones.