'Targeted terror attack' at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall

Local faith leaders and members of the community conduct a prayer vigil for the victims of a fire attack outside the Boulder County Courthouse on June 3, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. The suspect, an Egyptian citizen who had overstayed his visa, is in custody and being charged with a hate crime after reportedly throwing incendiary devices at a group participating in an organized walk to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Wilbur Thayer, 17, of Boulder, lays flowers at the site of the attack outside the Boulder County Courthouse on June 2, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing incendiary devices at a group participating in an organized walk to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The suspect, an Egyptian citizen who had overstayed his visa, has been charged with a hate crime by the F.B.I.

Members of a church embrace after praying beside a memorial at the scene of an attack that injured multiple people outside the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder Colorado on June 2, 2025.

Lisa Turnquist of Louisville, Colorado, lays flowers and a flag at the site of the attack outside the Boulder County Courthouse on June 2, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing incendiary devices at a group participating in an organized walk to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The suspect, an Egyptian citizen who had overstayed his visa, has been charged with a hate crime by the F.B.I.

Members of a church gather for prayer beside a memorial at the scene of an attack that injured multiple people outside the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

Members of a church gather for prayer beside a memorial at the scene of an attack that injured multiple people, outside the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

Jon Athan, his daughter Gwen, 9, and son William, 7, embrace at a memorial at the scene of an attack that injured multiple people outside the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

Police officers gather on Pearl Street in front of the Boulder County Courthouse the scene of an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado on June 2, 2025.

People walk past the Boulder County Courthouse at dusk, the scene of an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

A view of flowers placed as tribute, as a man and his dog depart after visiting a memorial at the scene of an attack that injured multiple people outside the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

People share a moment outside of the Boulder County Courthouse on Pearl Street on June 2, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. Authorities are investigating what the FBI describes as a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado.

Flowers hang on a barricade outside of the Boulder County Courthouse on Pearl Street on June 2, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. Authorities are investigating what the FBI describes as a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado.

Workers and authorities work at the Boulder County Courthouse off Pearl Street on June 2, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. Authorities were investigating what the FBI describes as a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado.

A camera crew and people are seen in the reflection of a closed business on Pearl Street by the Boulder County Courthouse on June 2, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. Authorities were investigating what the FBI describes as a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado.

People stop to looks and take photographs of the site of an attack on Pearl Street by the Boulder County Courthouse on June 2, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. Authorities are investigating what the FBI describes as a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado.

Ed Rimshas reads a copy of the Denver Post with a front page headline that states "Six people set on fire in 'targeted act of violence,'" the day after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

Workers clean the stone ground the day after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

Workers clean the stone ground outside the Boulder County Courthouse the day after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

A police officer stands guard near the Boulder County Courthouse, the day after an attack that injured multiple people, as seen from inside a restaurant, in Boulder, Colorado, on June 2, 2025.

Sam King crosses the street after affixing an Israeli flag to a street light near the scene of an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.

Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty speaks at a news conference following an incident involving multiple injuries that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn speaks at a news conference following an incident involving multiple injuries that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Police and FBI agents gather, after an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.

An Israeli flag is placed near police tape in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. A suspect who authorities say attacked a pro-Israel event, leaving eight people with burn injuries, told investigators he "wanted to kill all Zionist people" and would launch another assault if he was able to, a federal affidavit said. Investigators say the suspect hurled Molotov cocktails into a crowd and used a makeshift flamethrower to attack people advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Police gather, after an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.

Police gather, after an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.

A bomb disposal robot, or Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, sits on Pearl Street on the site of an attack on demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. Several people suffered burns and other injuries June 1st in the US state of Colorado in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" against demonstrators seeking the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Police in the city of Boulder said a man was taken into custody. They were more cautious in presuming a possible motive for the attack, which multiple sources said was committed against members of the Jewish community during a peaceful gathering

Sam King affixes an Israeli flag to a street light near the scene of an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.

An FBI team is investigating an attack on demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, at the scene on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. Several people suffered burns and other injuries June 1st in the US state of Colorado in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" against demonstrators seeking the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Police in the city of Boulder said a man was taken into custody. They were more cautious in presuming a possible motive for the attack, which multiple sources said was committed against members of the Jewish community during a peaceful gathering.

Police cordon off Pearl Street following an incident that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Police man a road block following an incident involving multiple injuries that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Police cordon off downtown following an incident involving multiple injuries that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Police cordon off Pearl Street following an incident that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

The downtown Boulder County Government Building is shown following an incident that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Bomb squads set up a staging area following an incident involving multiple injuries that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Police set up a road block into downtown following an incident that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Tactical teams get into position following an incident that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. A suspect is in custody after reportedly throwing an incendiary device at a group participating in an organized walk near the courthouse to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Police work at the scene after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. June 1, 2025 in a still image from video.

Police work at the scene after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. June 1, 2025 in a still image from video.