The Investigation of the Colorado Terror Attack Suspect's Family by DHS: What We Know So Far
The Department of Homeland Security is currently investigating the family of the suspect in the Colorado terror attack to determine if they had any knowledge of his alleged intentions. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the suspect in the attack, has been charged with 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder for his violent actions in Boulder. His wife and five children have been taken into custody by ICE agents for questioning and potential deportation.
Soliman, 45, is accused of attacking a group of pro-Israeli demonstrators with a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails during an event in Boulder. The DHS Secretary, Kristi Noem, stated that the family of the suspected terrorist will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Authorities are investigating whether his family had any prior knowledge of the attack or provided support for it.
Eyewitnesses reported that Soliman specifically targeted a "Zionist group" during the attack and shouted "Free Palestine!" before carrying out the violent acts. The injured individuals, aged between 52 and 88, were taken to hospitals in the Denver metro area for treatment. Noem expressed her condolences for the victims and their families and assured that justice will be served.
Soliman, an Egyptian national living in the U.S. illegally, had arrived in the country with an expired visa. His family is now facing "expedited removal" proceedings from the U.S. It remains unclear what the immigration status of Soliman's family is. The investigation into the extent of their involvement in the attack continues.