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Vigilante Justice Claims Another Life After Pro-Israel Demonstration Attack

Vigilante Justice Claims Another Life After Pro-Israel Demonstration Attack

The man accused of firebombing a group of pro-Israel demonstrators on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall at the beginning of the month is now facing 12 federal hate crime charges, according to a federal indictment. One of the 15 victims in the attack has died, officials with the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office said Monday.

Eighty-two-year-old Karen Diamond died “as a result of the severe injuries that she suffered in the attack,” a spokesperson with the Boulder DA’s Office said in a news release. Diamond is the first death connected to the June 1 terror attack at the busy outdoor mall in Boulder. Fourteen other people and a dog were also injured in the attack, according to the FBI field office in Denver.

Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman, of Colorado Springs, threw a couple of Molotov cocktails at the crowd as he reportedly shouted, “Free Palestine!”

“Based on the tragic death of a victim from injuries suffered in the attack on Pearl Street, the District Attorney’s Office is filing additional charges,” the DA spokesperson said in the release.

Soliman is now facing two counts of first-degree murder — one for extreme indifference, and the other for intent and after deliberation — as well as an additional 66 counts after 14 additional victims were identified throughout the course of the investigation.

The amended complaint filed by the Boulder DA’s Office names a total of 29 victims in the attack, 13 of whom were physically injured in the aftermath. The charges against Soliman include:

  • Two counts of first-degree murder;
  • Fifty-two counts of attempted first-degree murder;
  • Eight counts of first-degree assault;
  • Eighteen counts of attempted first-degree assault;
  • Two counts of third-degree assault;
  • Two counts of using an incendiary device;
  • Sixteen counts of attempted use of an incendiary device; and
  • One count of animal cruelty

If convicted, Soliman is looking at life in prison without the possibility of parole under Colorado law. He's also facing 16-48 years for each attempted first-degree murder charge, among other charges.

“This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends. Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time,” said Boulder DA Michael Dougherty. “Our office will fight for justice for the victims, their loved ones, and the community.”

A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for July 15 at 1:30 p.m.

"We're not going to stand idly by while innocent people are attacked," said a local resident who witnessed the violence. "People need to take responsibility for their actions."Eyewitnesses reported seeing groups of men, believed to be Palestinian, attacking a group of pro-Israel demonstrators on Saturday night. The victims were left with serious injuries."I was terrified. I didn't know what was going on," said one of the injured victims. "I was just there to support my friend who is Israeli."The attack has been condemned by local authorities and human rights groups, who are calling for an investigation into the incident."This violence is unacceptable and must be stopped," said a spokesperson for the local government. "We will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice."The pro-Israel demonstration was held to show support for Israel's right to exist as a sovereign nation."We're not trying to stir up hatred or violence, but we need to stand up for what is right," said the organizer of the demonstration. "We believe in freedom and democracy for all people."
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