Attack in the US

The Archbishop of Denver, Mons. Samuel J. Aquila, made an urgent call to prayer after the attack perpetrated on June 1 in Boulder, Colorado, who left eight members of the Jewish community injured, after an attacker will release a incendiary artifact.

In a Disussed statement that same nightthe prelate expressed his regret and denounced the hatred that motivated him: “It saddens me tonight to find out about the attack in Boulder, especially because it seems that our Jewish brothers and sisters were the objectives. This type of violence must end, since it only feeds hatred.”

In addition, Mons. Aquila urged the community to pray for the victims: “Please, join me to pray for all those affected by this horrible attack. We ask the Lord to bring comfort, healing and peace before such hatred.” “Let us listen to the voice of God, who calls us to love each other!”

For his part, the director of the Federal Research Bureau (FBI), Kash Patel, described what happened as a “Selective terrorist attack”and said that the Federal Agency “has been investigating it thoroughly.”

The facts

According FBI informationthe attack occurred on Saturday, June 1 at 1:26 PM (local time), when the Boulder police received a report of aggression to a group of people who participated in a weekly Pacific event at the Pearl Street Mall shopping center.

The agents quickly went to the place and arrested the suspect identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, a resident of El Paso. The subject was transferred to a hospital for an evaluation before being admitted to the Boulder County prison for multiple positions.

Witnesses reported that the attacker used an impromptu flamethrower and threw a incendiary artifact against the crowd, while shouting “Palestine free!”

The authorities reported that eight people were injured – four women and four men – aged between 52 and 88, and were transferred to Denver hospitals.

The FBI was notified by the Boulder Police a few minutes after the attack and is actively collaborating in the investigation by processing the crime scene, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.

“Our force as a society lies in our shared values ​​and our commitment to protect each other. Any attempt to divide through fear or damage has no place in Boulder, Colorado, or anywhere in our nation,” said Mark Michalek, a special agent in charge of the FBI in Denver.

“We solidarity fully with the victims. And we will continue to guarantee that justice be done promptly, that support is provided to their communities, and that preventive measures are taken to protect everyone’s safety,” he added.

Boulder police chief Stephen Redfearn also spoke after the attack:
“Unfortunately, Boulder is not immune to tragedies, and I know that many people are scared right now and ask how and why this happened. Boulder has already recovered from acts of violence and we will recover again.”

“I urge this community to join. Now it is not a moment of divisions,” he added.

Finally, he assured the community of Boulder that the Local Police will have “a greater presence in many events and places in the city to guarantee security.”