‘Targeted Terror Attack’ In US' Colorado As People Set On Fire During Protest For Israeli Hostages

Last Updated:June 02, 2025, 06:54 IST

The FBI said it was investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, adding that the suspect yelled "Free Palestine" before throwing makeshift flamethrower on a group of people.

Colorado terror attack: FBI investigating case as act of terrorism (Reuters Image)

At least six people were injured in an attack in Boulder, Colorado, US, on Sunday (local time), which the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism, officials said.

The suspect of the “targeted terror attack" yelled “Free Palestine" and used a makeshift flamethrower at a popular pedestrian mall in Boulder, where a group of Jewish protesters were calling for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Some people were seriously injured, while some others sustained minor wounds.

“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," FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X.

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