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Targeted Molotov Cocktail Attack Wounds Multiple at Boulder Pro-Israel Walk

The FBI is leading an investigation into the Run for Their Lives walk, where participants were struck by incendiary devices in what it deems a terror attack.

Law enforcement officials put on protective gear to investigate an attack on the Pearl Street Mall, pm Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
To the left, Colorado Governor Jared Polis addresses a crowd at CS Wind on November 29, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado. To the right, Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) leaves the U.S. Capitol on July 11, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
Montmere at Autrey Shores by Koelbel Urban Homes is located a convenient drive from Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall.
Pearl Street Boulder Colorado

Overview

  • The assault took place around 1:30 p.m. Sunday on Pearl Street Mall as walkers gathered for the weekly Run for Their Lives solidarity event supporting Israeli hostages.
  • Witnesses reported that a suspect hurled Molotov cocktails at peaceful demonstrators, leaving several victims with burn injuries, some of which are life-threatening.
  • Boulder police established an evacuation zone across the 1200 to 1400 blocks of Pearl Street between Walnut and Pine while securing the scene.
  • An adult male suspect was detained at the site and treated for minor burns before being taken into custody at a local hospital.
  • Gov. Jared Polis condemned the incident as a heinous terror act, and federal agents are collaborating with local law enforcement to determine the attacker’s motive.