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82-Year-Old’s Death Leads to Murder Charge Upgrade in Boulder Attack

A federal judge has blocked ICE’s expedited deportation of the suspect’s wife and children.

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Overview

  • The June 1 assault saw two Molotov cocktails and a homemade flamethrower unleashed on participants at a Boulder demonstration calling attention to Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
  • Investigators uncovered evidence that the 45-year-old Egyptian national planned the attack over months and had prepared additional devices that were not deployed.
  • Authorities report 29 people were injured in the attack, and on June 30, 82-year-old Karen Diamond died from her injuries.
  • Federal authorities classified the incident as a domestic terrorism hate crime, adding to state charges against the suspect.
  • ICE detained the suspect’s wife and five children days after his arrest, and their expedited deportation was later halted by a federal judge.