Boulder, Colorado, erupted into chaos as a violent fire attack tore through the Pearl Street Mall. Witnesses say a suspect hurled Molotov cocktails into a crowd, engulfing several victims in flames while police rushed to contain the scene. The explosion sent pedestrians fleeing, turning a bustling shopping district into a battlefield of smoke and screaming.
Law enforcement arrived within minutes, evacuating multiple blocks and securing the area while first responders tended to the injured. Some victims suffered life-threatening burns, with two being airlifted to specialized burn units. Police quickly took the suspect into custody, though authorities have not yet released details on his identity or motive.
This was an attack designed for maximum carnage. The incident took place near the historic Boulder County Courthouse, where a crowd had gathered for a march supporting Israeli hostages. What began as a peaceful demonstration collapsed into chaos as flames spread and panic gripped bystanders.
The FBI and local law enforcement report that they are responding to a possible terror attack targeting Israeli supporters in Boulder, Colorado. Bystanders report that some kind of “incendiary device” was thrown at the group by a unidentified male, setting several of them on fire… pic.twitter.com/ta71ud8VCr
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 1, 2025
We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available. @FBI
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) June 1, 2025
Sources:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/victims-attack-peal-street-mall-boulder-colorado-police/story?id=122401509