NewYou can listen to Fox News articles now!
The Colorado terrorism suspect in the Colorado boulder spent a year preparing to throw a Molotov cocktail into a peaceful pro-Israel march, court documents show.
Egyptian national Mohamed Sabry Soliman, whose visa was granted during the Biden administration expired in March 2025, told federal authorities that the violence has been in the making for a long time.
According to federal complaints, the suspect said in an interview with authorities that he was waiting for his daughter's graduation before conducting an attack.
Boulder terrorist attack suspect says he wants to kill "all Zionists" using Molotov cocktails: Federal Reserve
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, was arrested and arrested for minor injuries after allegedly attacking a "living" team gathered on Pearl Street. (Boulder Police Department)
He allegedly continued his plans after his daughter’s milestone. Court documents say he looked at how to build a burning weapon on YouTube, collected ingredients over time and delivered homemade equipment to his silver Toyota Prius' Boulder.
The complaint said on Sunday, June 1, at 12:55 pm, Soliman arrived at the party early. He told authorities he discovered a group that organized weekly walks and organized the awareness of Israel's hostages through social media.
As participants gathered in the Pearl Street area of Boulder, Soriman allegedly shouted "Free Palestine!" and launched two lit Molotov cocktails in a large crowd at 2 p.m. Not long after, he was arrested.
The FBI described it as an incident of a "targeted terrorist attack" with the remaining twelve people aged 52 to 88, including in critical condition. None of the victims died.
Read Federal Complaints - App Users, Click here
Soriman later told investigators that he specifically targeted what he called "Zionists" and hoped they were all dead.
The complaint said: “I will do it again.”
According to the affidavit, Soriman's motive was "Zionists." He told officers that the people at the event represented an existential threat to “our land”, referring to Palestine, and must be stopped.
Criminal suspects identified among us as Egyptian in Boulder terrorist attack, illegal: FBI
Law enforcement has recovered at least 14 unreleased Molotov cocktails with gasoline, red rags and a weed sprayer that might be used to disperse flammable liquids and a weed sprayer that might be used to disperse flammable liquids, the complaint said.
Authorities said his car had documents with the words "Israel", "Palestine" and "USAID".
Watch: Witnesses capture suspects in Boulder's attack
A video posted on X later appeared to show the suspect shirtless and rhythm, holding one of the temporary weapons, shouting, "How many children were killed?" followed by "End Zionists."
Law enforcement also searched Soliman's home, saying he left behind a diary and iPhone, which contained information for his family. His wife later handed the phone to the authorities.
Click here to get the Fox News app
The storage unit behind the residence was also studied, which was also connected to the neighbors.
Soliman is charged with violating Article 18 USC §§249(a)(1) and (a)(2), the Federal Hate Crime Regulations, involving racial, religious or nationality motives.
Bill Melugin and Audrey Conklin of Fox News contributed to the report.