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.