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Federal authorities are investigating a “targeted terror attack” in Boulder, Colorado, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
An adult man has been arrested after “several victims” were attacked near Pearl Street in Boulder, police said just after 3 p.m. local time on Sunday.
There was an initial report that someone set people on fire, but the investigation is still ongoing, Chief Stephen Redfearn said at a Sunday afternoon press conference.
“Multiple” people were injured, ranging from “very serious” to minor, he said. UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora told 9News they have received two patients connected to the attack.
There was a group of pro-Israel demonstrators on Pearl Street when the incident occurred, he said, noting that he is investigating whether this was a “targeted” incident. Boulder Police is not calling it a terror attack, the police chief said.
The FBI, however, called it exactly that.
“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,” Patel wrote on social media. “Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.”
“This act is unacceptable,” the police chief said.
Authorities ordered the evacuation of the 1200, 1300 and 1400 blocks of Pearl Street between Walnut and Pine around 3 p.m. “PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA,” police said. That area is still not safe, Redfearn said, noting there is also a vehicle of interest.
Colorado Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse said he’s “praying hard” for the victims. “We are closely monitoring, and are in contact with local law enforcement regarding the horrific attack on Pearl Street Mall. Praying hard for the victims,” he wrote on X.
