Fbi called to molotov cocktail terror attack on israel demo - seven injured

A MAN IS ALLEGED TO HAVE THROWN MOLOTOV COCKTAILS AT A PRO-ISRAEL DEMONSTRATION IN BOULDER, COLORADO, ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, WITH THE FBI TREATING THE INCIDENT AS A TERROR ATTACK MICHAEL D.

CARROLL 23:43, 01 Jun 2025Updated 23:44, 01 Jun 2025 The shocking incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the bustling Pearl Street Mall, a renowned pedestrian zone in Boulder's city

centre. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the nature of the attack shortly after 5.20pm local time, announcing:. "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in

Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available." Eyewitnesses relayed to CBS Colorado

that an individual launched Molotov cocktails at attendees of a peaceful gathering in support of Israeli hostages still detained in Gaza. Boulder Police have reported that several blocks of

Pearl Street Mall were cleared out following the incident, reports Birmingham Live. READ MORE: Emma Caldwell’s mum vows to continue fight for justice 20 years after daughter's brutal

murderREAD MORE: 'Mind-blowing' series is now available to stream for free It is believed that the assailant specifically aimed for the march on 13th Street and Pearl Street, with

officials confirming "several victims" were harmed during the assault. Article continues below Footage uploaded online X minutes post-attack depicts tumultuous scenes. Local

residents have been advised to steer clear of the area between Walnut and Pine Streets amid ongoing investigations. Colorado Governor Jared Polis has released a statement indicating he is

"closely monitoring" the unfolding events. "Hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable," he declared. The targeted event, dubbed Run For Their Lives, kicked off at 1pm

local time starting from Pearl Street and 8th Street. The organisers clarified that the event was not a protest but an act of "solidarity with the hostages and their families, and a

plea for their release." Run For Their Lives issued a statement saying:. "This is not a protest; it is a peaceful walk to show solidarity with the hostages and their families, and

a plea for their release." Photographs taken at the site display emergency services attending to casualties and moving at least one individual on a stretcher. Article continues below

Updates on this unfolding event will be provided as further information comes to light.