Undocumented immigrant accused of attempted murder in Boulder attack had ‘USAID’ documents

Boulder Incident Involving Explosives: A Closer Look

A document featuring the name “USAID” was reportedly discovered in the vehicle of Mohamed Sabri Soliman, a man accused of using explosives during a protest in Boulder, Colorado. This protest, held on Sunday, was in response to the release of hostages by Hamas, with participants expressing that they were “running for their lives.”

The Boulder police reported that eight individuals were injured, suspecting a terrorist act. Eyewitnesses indicated that Soliman may have started the fire before the chaos unfolded.

Law enforcement officers found the document in Soliman’s 2015 Silver Toyota Prius, alongside other papers mentioning “Israel” and “Palestine.” Additionally, they located red gas containers and rags in the car.

A senior official from the State Department clarified that Soliman is not an employee of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

During an interview with law enforcement, Soliman claimed he deliberately targeted what he referred to as the “Zionist group” at the Boulder gathering. He revealed that he had been planning the attack for a year and expressed that he would wait for his daughter’s graduation before proceeding with further actions.

Documents mentioned that Soliman left a note in his family diary and on his iPhone back at his home in Colorado Springs, indicating his intent to continue with his plans. His comments to law enforcement suggested he felt prepared to carry out future attacks.

Soon after Soliman’s arrest, he faced a series of charges, including first-degree murder with premeditation, extreme indifference to human life, and crimes against vulnerable individuals. Additional charges include attempted felonies involving explosives.

Soliman remains in custody with a bail set at $10 million. Reports indicate he was heard shouting phrases like “Free Palestine.”

According to sources, Soliman is an undocumented immigrant from Egypt. His initial entry into the U.S. was on a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa that lapsed in August 2023. However, he did not leave the country and had submitted a claim that allowed him to remain and work until March 2025.