Man throws Molotov cocktails at Jewish protesters in Colorado
Jewish protesters were at an event by an organization called “Run For Their Lives.” The protesters were advocating for the release of all Hamas-held hostages. An attacker subsequently attacked them with Molotov cocktails. Police responded to the scene and eventually arrested the suspect. This attack drew not just reactions from American politicians, but also from an Israeli ambassador.
From Fox News:
The attack took place near an event put on by “Run for Their Lives,” a grassroot organization that facilitates global run and walk events calling for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote in a statement on X. “Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.”
Police initially evacuated three surrounding blocks and later expanded the evacuation area.
Redfearn said the area is not safe yet, as they are investigating a “vehicle of interest.”
“This was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in downtown Boulder on Pearl Street, and this act is unacceptable,” he said. “I ask that you join me in thinking about our victims, the families of those victims, and everyone involved in this tragedy. Our hearts go out to them, and we are going to do everything we can to work as hard as we can throughout the evening to provide more information to get answers for everyone.”
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis in a statement on X described the attack as a “heinous act of terror.”
“I am closely monitoring the situation in Boulder, and my thoughts go out to the people who have been injured and impacted by this heinous act of terror,” Polis wrote. “Hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable. While details emerge, the state works with local and federal law enforcement to support this investigation.”
Additional Reading:
Koch, A. (2025, June 1). FBI investigating ‘targeted terror attack’ in Boulder, Colorado, Kash Patel says. Fox News. Link.
Category: Crime, Home Grown Terror
