An Egyptian national living illegally in the United States executed a premeditated terror attack against pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, injuring eight people with explosive devices, according to federal authorities and court documents filed in the case.
Investigators have since discovered a cache of materials inside Soliman’s 2015 silver Toyota Prius that revealed the calculated and methodical nature of the attack.
Authorities found paperwork bearing the words “USAID,” “Israel” and “Palestine,” along with a red gas container and multiple rags used in the construction of the explosive devices.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman targeted members of the “Run for Their Lives” group who were peacefully protesting on Pearl Street for the release of Hamas hostages on Sunday afternoon.
The 44-year-old suspect allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at the gathering of demonstrators, initially prompting emergency reports of a man setting people on fire.
The pro-Israel group had organized the peaceful demonstration to raise awareness about hostages held by Hamas terrorists.
Boulder police responded immediately to the scene where eight individuals sustained injuries from what FBI Director Kash Patel officially classified as a terror attack.
Emergency medical responders treated the victims at the scene before transporting several to local hospitals for further care.
A senior State Department official confirmed to Fox News Digital that Soliman held no employment with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), despite the presence of USAID documentation in his vehicle.
The official emphasized that Soliman had never worked for the federal agency in any capacity.
The origin and purpose of these documents remain under active investigation by federal authorities, raising questions about how he obtained materials bearing the agency’s identification.
Fox highlighted that during extensive questioning by federal and local law enforcement officials, Soliman admitted to specifically targeting what he called a “Zionist group” because he wanted to prevent them from taking over “our land,” referring to Palestine.
The suspect revealed he had been planning the attack for approximately one year, demonstrating the premeditated nature of his actions.
His statements to investigators showed a clear ideological motivation behind the violence against the pro-Israel demonstrators, per reports.
Soliman told investigators he deliberately delayed executing his plan until after his daughter’s graduation ceremony, showing he was willing to wait for what he considered the right timing.
He discovered the pro-Israel group through online searches and identified their regular gathering location on Pearl Street in Boulder.
The suspect conducted surveillance of the group’s activities and planned his attack accordingly, according to the arrest affidavit filed in court.
Law enforcement officials found evidence at Soliman’s Colorado Springs residence that demonstrated the premeditated nature of his actions.
The suspect left behind messages to his family members, a personal journal and an iPhone containing additional information about his intentions.
The arrest affidavit revealed Soliman’s disturbing commitment to his extremist ideology.
When questioned about his actions, he told law enforcement officials he would conduct similar attacks again if given the opportunity.
Investigators located a black plastic container near Soliman’s arrest site containing at least 14 unlit Molotov cocktails, indicating the attack could have been significantly more devastating.
The discovery suggests Soliman prepared extensively for maximum casualties.
Witnesses reported hearing Soliman yelling “Free Palestine” during the attack, according to court documents.
Boulder County prosecutors filed multiple serious charges against Soliman, including first-degree murder with deliberation and intent, first-degree murder with extreme indifference and crimes against at-risk adults and elderly individuals.
Additional charges include first-degree assault, criminal attempts to commit felonies, and use of explosives during the commission of a felony.
Immigration records obtained by Fox News revealed Soliman entered the United States on August 27, 2022, using a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa.
His authorized stay expired on February 26, 2023, but he remained in the country illegally for over two years.
