BOULDER, Colo. Several people were injured, some reportedly set on fire, after an attack at a popular outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday. Authorities have taken a man into custody, and the FBI described the incident as a “targeted terror attack.”
Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn told reporters that it was too early to speculate on the motive, saying, “It would be irresponsible for me to speculate on motive this early on.” Witnesses are currently being interviewed as part of the investigation.
The attack occurred at a well-known pedestrian mall frequented by tourists and college students. On the same day, demonstrators with the group Run For Their Lives had gathered at the mall to call for the release of hostages still held in Gaza. The group has chapters worldwide and regularly meets to raise awareness for hostage releases.
Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are grappling with a rise in antisemitic violence, and just last week, a man was arrested for the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers, shouting “Free Palestine” during his arrest.
Chief Redfearn said injuries in Sunday’s attack ranged from serious to minor, with multiple blocks around the pedestrian mall evacuated. The atmosphere was tense, as police and a K9 unit searched the area for potential threats and urged people to stay away.
“Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,” FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a statement saying he was “closely monitoring” the situation and stressed that “hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable.”
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