Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national in the U.S. illegally since his tourist visa expired in 2023, has been arrested following a violent incident in Boulder that injured eight people. Authorities are treating the attack as an act of terrorism, with ongoing investigations into Soliman's asylum request filed shortly after his arrival.
Boulder Attack Suspect Faces Legal Consequences for Expired Visa Status
Boulder Attack Suspect Faces Legal Consequences for Expired Visa Status
The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, entered the U.S. on a tourist visa and is now charged after his attack on pro-Israel supporters in Boulder, Colorado.
The Boulder, Colorado, community is dealing with the aftermath of a violent attack that has left eight people injured, including two in serious condition. The alleged assailant, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman from Egypt, is reported to be in the United States illegally after his tourist visa expired in February 2023, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Soliman entered the U.S. in August 2022 but overstayed his visa, leading to his current legal predicament. Following the attack, which employed a makeshift flamethrower targeting a peaceful demonstration in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza, Soliman was arrested after witnesses pointed him out as the attacker. He has since been charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree murder, though law enforcement has not confirmed any fatalities among the victims.
Compounding the situation, Soliman had reportedly filed for asylum in September 2022, but details surrounding that claim remain sparse. National security officials have expressed that there was no preliminary derogatory information connecting Soliman to extremist activities, which adds a layer of complexity to the investigation. Local authorities, alongside federal law enforcement, are continuing to probe the situation as the community seeks answers following the shocking attack.
