A violent attack rocked a gathering in Colorado today, where a man reportedly launched an attack using Molotov cocktails during a peaceful event advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Authorities say the attack left several injured, including a woman who was badly burned after being set ablaze.
According to 9News, the suspect had been seen waiting outside the Boulder courthouse with bottles in his hands before the weekly Run For Their Lives walk began. As participants passed by, he began hurling the incendiary devices into the group.
Event organizer Miri Kornfeld recounted the horrific scene, saying the man’s actions injured five people and caused severe burns to one woman, who was forced to drop to the ground and roll to put out the fire.
Eyewitnesses told CBS Colorado that they saw the attacker approach the crowd and throw Molotov cocktails directly at them.
“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,’’ FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X shortly before 5:30 p.m.
“Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.”
Run For Their Lives issued a statement emphasizing the nature of their weekly walk, clarifying that “it is not a protest; it is a peaceful walk to show solidarity with the hostages and their families, and a plea for their release.”
The group began their walk at 1 p.m., following a route along Pearl Street and 8th Street, ending at the Pearl Street Mall. They had planned to pause at the courthouse for a video segment when the assault occurred.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement expressing outrage over the violence and vowing to provide updates as the investigation continues.
“I am closely monitoring the situation in Boulder, and my thoughts go out to the people who have been injured and impacted by this heinous act of terror. Hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable,” Polis wrote in a post on X.
Images from the scene showed a shirtless individual holding two bottles filled with a clear substance. That same man was later taken into custody by local police.
The exact number of those hurt remains uncertain. Boulder Police have not released additional details but have urged the public to steer clear of the area as the investigation unfolds.

{Matzav.com}