A disturbing attack occurred in Colorado. A suspect used a homemade flamethrower on people at an outdoor mall.
At least 6 people were hurt. One person is in critical condition.
The FBI is investigating. They think this might be a targeted attack.
The suspect, Mohamed Zabri Soliman, is in custody. He was hurt during the attack.
This happened at a peaceful protest. People were demanding the release of hostages in Gaza.
The suspect yelled “Free Palestine” before attacking.
The FBI says this is a sign of rising violence. It’s driven by politics and ethnicity.
This is the second attack in less than two weeks. Both attacks had similar motives.
The first attack happened in Washington D.C. A suspect killed two Israeli embassy staff.
He also yelled “Free Palestine” during the attack.
The FBI warns that these attacks might inspire copycats. They’re happening more often.
Investigation
The FBI is working to understand the suspect’s motives.
They’re looking into possible connections to terrorist groups.
So far, they haven’t found any links.
The suspect used a homemade flamethrower. He threw firebombs at the crowd.
The police are reviewing footage. They’re talking to witnesses.
Victims
Four people are in the hospital. Two others were flown to Denver.
The person in critical condition is being closely monitored.
The community is in shock. They’re trying to understand why this happened.
The FBI says they’re committed to keeping people safe.
They’re working to prevent similar attacks.
They’re asking people to report any suspicious activity.
The investigation is ongoing. The FBI will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Source
This story is based on reporting from CNN.