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3:00 p.m.: 

Regarding the family, a search warrant was carried out in Colorado Springs where the family was “cooperative,” Michalek said. The FBI was able to collect evidence but did not offer a direct update on the family’s whereabouts or condition.

Soliman was not on Boulder Police’s radar prior to the Sunday attack, chief Readfearn said.

Two victims remain hospitalized, Readfearn said. The additional four victims were included as new information came forth and investigators learned of more people injured by Soliman’s alleged actions.

Grewell, when asked about a terrorism versus hate crime charge said the charges may evolve over time. Charges wanted to be brought forward as quickly as possible to emphasize to the community that violence of any kind is unacceptable and will be addressed swiftly.

2:55 p.m.:

Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said that as he responded to the call on Pearl Street, he called the FBI Denver special agent because he knew it would need a multi-agency response.

Redfearn said he was struck by the community’s reaction. He said after things unfolded and Soliman was arrested, he knew Boulder residents “were going to be okay,” he said, highlighting the deep sense of community among residents and business owners.

“If you see something say something,” he said, asking residents to never hesitate calling in something suspicious.

2:50 p.m.:

The FBI has been on scene in Boulder for the last 24 hours, Special Agent Mark Michalek said.

While it appears Soliman acted alone, Michalek said the FBI is continuing to investigate all possible leads. It has conducted 44 interviews, he said. If residents have information to add regarding Sunday’s attacks, he asked them to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

There are no credible or ongoing threats to Boulder at this time, he said.

2:45 p.m.: 

Acting U.S. Attorney for the state of Colorado J. Bishop Grewell is the first speaker and began his remarks thanking the various law enforcement partners and first responders.

He announced that his office charged Soliman with a hate crime. The offense includes attempted murder and the max sentence is life in prison, Grewell said.

“I remind you that Mr. Soliman is presumed innocent until proven builty,” said Grewell. “We fully intend to hold Mr. Soliman accountable for his actions and these charges are the first step.”

Boulder DA Michael Dougherty said each of the speakers at a press conference will “work tirelessly” to ensure “justice is done.” Dougherty said his office will be prosecuting the attempted murder charge while Grewell’s office handles the federal hate crimes.

Dougherty praised the collaboration between the agencies in Boulder, including the FBI, his office and the Boulder Police Department, to name a few.

There are also 12 victims, rather than the previously reported eight.

Dougherty said the Boulder community has seen “too many tragedies,” referencing mass shootings, wildfires and the latest crime. But he shared hope that Boulder will come together as it often has after tragedy.

2:00 p.m.:

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade issued a statement in support of the Boulder community.

“I am heartbroken by the horrific attack and violence that struck in the city of Boulder on Sunday. Our hearts, minds, and prayers are with the victims and their families,” he said. “There is no place for hate or antisemitism in our communities, and I am grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their swift action and continued investigation.”

Mobolade said he is in touch with his counterpart in Boulder, Mayor Aaron Brocket, saying he offered “our community’s support, support for the victims, their families and their entire city during this difficult time.”

Earlier today:

Law enforcement agencies, including the Boulder Police Department and FBI Denver will give a press conference with the latest details on a Sunday attack that injured eight, scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m.

The suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, allegedly attacked multiple people with makeshift flamethrowers and Molotov cocktails while shouting “free Palestine” at a group of Jewish community members who held weekly gatherings to raise awareness of hostages being held by Hamas.

Background:

In a police affidavit obtained by The Gazette, Soliman told police he learned how to make Molotov cocktails on YouTube, “wanted to kill all Zionist people” and said he would conduct an attack again. He left a cell phone and journal at his home in Colorado Springs which his wife gave to the Colorado SPrings Police Department after his arrest and the attack, the affidavit said.

The affidavit seeks to charge Soliman with one count of a hate crime.