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Family of Colorado Flamethrower Attack Suspect Detained by Immigration Authorities
Authorities take into custody the relatives of Mohamed Sabry Soliman following a violent incident at a rally for Israeli hostages that left multiple individuals injured.
U.S. immigration authorities have detained the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the individual accused of launching a flamethrower attack during a rally in Boulder, Colorado, advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the family's custody on Tuesday, following the incident that resulted in injuries to twelve attendees at the rally on Sunday.
Soliman, 45, allegedly employed incendiary devices during the assault while shouting pro-Palestinian slogans, specifically targeting individuals he referred to as 'Zionists'.
The FBI has classified the incident as an 'act of terrorism'.
According to reports, Soliman had been contemplating the attack for over a year, intending initially to use a firearm but later resorted to a flamethrower after being unable to procure a gun due to his immigration status.
Immigration authorities noted that Soliman entered the United States from Egypt in 2022 on an expired tourist visa.
His immigration status has been utilized by political figures, including former President Donald Trump, who has associated the incident with broader immigration policies under the Biden administration, particularly labeling them as an 'Open Border Policy'.
Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced that federal agents are currently investigating Soliman's family, including his wife and five children, to ascertain whether they had any knowledge of his intentions.
In relation to the attack, Soliman faces a range of charges, including sixteen counts of attempted murder at the state level, eighteen charges associated with the use of incendiary devices, and a federal charge related to a hate crime.
The investigation continues as authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the attack and the possible implications concerning national security and immigration policy.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the family's custody on Tuesday, following the incident that resulted in injuries to twelve attendees at the rally on Sunday.
Soliman, 45, allegedly employed incendiary devices during the assault while shouting pro-Palestinian slogans, specifically targeting individuals he referred to as 'Zionists'.
The FBI has classified the incident as an 'act of terrorism'.
According to reports, Soliman had been contemplating the attack for over a year, intending initially to use a firearm but later resorted to a flamethrower after being unable to procure a gun due to his immigration status.
Immigration authorities noted that Soliman entered the United States from Egypt in 2022 on an expired tourist visa.
His immigration status has been utilized by political figures, including former President Donald Trump, who has associated the incident with broader immigration policies under the Biden administration, particularly labeling them as an 'Open Border Policy'.
Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced that federal agents are currently investigating Soliman's family, including his wife and five children, to ascertain whether they had any knowledge of his intentions.
In relation to the attack, Soliman faces a range of charges, including sixteen counts of attempted murder at the state level, eighteen charges associated with the use of incendiary devices, and a federal charge related to a hate crime.
The investigation continues as authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the attack and the possible implications concerning national security and immigration policy.