Suspect in Boulder terror attack facing murder charges after 1 victim dies: DA
DENVER (KDVR) -- A victim in the June 1 attack of Israeli hostage supporters on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall has died, and the suspect now faces first-degree murder charges, according to the 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman is charged at both the state and federal levels with attacking a group of people from Run for Their Lives with Molotov cocktails while they were advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza on June 1.
The district attorney's office also updated the number of victims in the attack to 29, with 13 of them suffering "physical injury during the attack," according to a Monday morning press release.
The district attorney's office identified 82-year-old Karen Diamond as the victim who died "tragically as a result of the severe injuries that she suffered in the attack."
“This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends," said District Attorney Michael Dougherty. "Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time."
He added, "Our office will fight for justice for the victims, their loved ones, and the community. Part of what makes Colorado special is that people come together in response to a tragedy; I know that the community will continue to unite in supporting the Diamond family and all the victims of this attack.”
The DA's office amended two counts of attempted murder to first-degree murder in Diamond's death. Count 4 charges first-degree murder under an extreme indifference theory, and Count 5 charges first-degree murder with intent and after deliberation.
In addition, the DA's office added 66 counts related to the 14 additional victims who have now been identified.
Here is the list of new total charges in the criminal complaint:
- Two counts of first-degree murder
- 52 counts of attempted first-degree murder
- Eight counts of first-degree assault
- 18 counts of attempted first-degree assault
- Two counts of third-degree assault
- Two counts of using an incendiary device
- 16 counts of attempted use of an incendiary device
- One count of animal cruelty.
The DA's office earlier this month also said a dog was injured in the attack.
Soliman, who is charged with federal hate crimes, pleaded not guilty last week in federal court. Nexstar's KDVR reached out to the U.S. Attorney's office about whether they would update any charges as a result of Diamond's death, but the office declined to comment.
The district attorney's office said Soliman's next state court date is scheduled for July 15.