Key Points Summary – Family of Boulder Terrorist
- ICE arrested the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman after the attack
- DHS investigates if they helped or knew about the planned violence
- Soliman injured 12, including elderly victims, using firebombs
- Victims were peacefully rallying for Israeli hostages
- Soliman’s tourist visa expired in 2023; asylum still pending
- He faces both federal hate crime and attempted murder charges
- Kristi Noem vows full justice, slams Soliman as a “terrorist”
Horror In Colorado
The peaceful rally in downtown Boulder turned into chaos within seconds. Witnesses say flames burst into the sky after Mohamed Sabry Soliman hurled Molotov cocktails and fired a makeshift flamethrower at the pro-Israel crowd.
At least 12 were burned. Eight landed in the hospital. Their ages ranged from 52 to 88.
Some victims remain in critical condition.
DHS Rounds Up Family
Now, the spotlight has shifted. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem dropped a bombshell Tuesday: the family of the Boulder terrorist has been taken into ICE custody.
Officials believe the suspect’s relatives might have known about the plan—or worse, helped execute it.
Noem made the announcement during her trip to Poland. On X, she wrote, “We’re investigating to what extent the family of Mohamed Soliman knew about this heinous attack… or if they provided support to it.”
She called Soliman a “terrorist” and “illegal alien.”
A Chilling Motive
Authorities say Soliman’s rage wasn’t random.
He told investigators he had planned the attack for over a year. He openly declared hatred for what he called “the Zionist group.” Officials say he showed zero remorse.
“He said he’d do it again,” stated acting U.S. attorney J. Bishop Grewell.
Soliman faces multiple charges:
- Attempted first-degree murder
- First-degree assault on at-risk individuals
- Use of incendiary devices
- A federal hate crime
He is being held on a $10 million bond.
Legal Loopholes And Lax Oversight
Soliman, 45, arrived from Egypt in August 2022 on a tourist visa. He applied for asylum one month later.
By February 2023, the visa had expired.
Despite this, he remained in the country due to ongoing asylum proceedings. DHS now faces backlash over allowing a potential threat to stay this long.
Critics say this case exposes flaws in the U.S. immigration system.
Memorials And Outrage
A makeshift memorial now stands outside the Boulder courthouse. The Israeli flag waves next to candles and photos of the injured.
Public reaction has been intense.
“This wasn’t just an attack. It was terrorism in our own streets,” one witness posted on Reddit.
Thousands have taken to social media demanding justice—and answers.
“How could this man plan for a year and no one noticed?” one X user asked. “How did he even get the materials?”
Pressure Mounts On Biden Officials
Noem’s response was swift, but many say it’s not enough.
Republicans demand a congressional inquiry into immigration policies and DHS oversight. Some call for nationwide reviews of expired visa holders.
Democrats urge caution, citing due process for the suspect’s family. Still, public trust appears shaken.
“This case is going to leave a mark,” said political analyst Marta Reynolds. “It blends terrorism, immigration, and antisemitism into one volatile storm.”
What Happens Next?
Federal agents are digging deep. Soliman’s digital devices are under forensic review. Investigators are tracking online activity, purchase history, and contacts.
ICE hasn’t released details about the detained family members. Their legal status remains unclear.
Noem promised that if evidence connects them to the crime, “they will face justice just like Soliman.”
Court dates have not yet been set. Prosecutors are expected to push for the maximum sentence on every charge.
As the nation watches, Boulder remains shaken.
