Boulder Terror Suspect with Healthcare Background and Rideshare History Identified as Illegal Immigrant

The community of Boulder, Colorado, is reeling after a violent attack during a pro-Israel rally left twelve people injured and one in critical condition on Sunday. The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, has come under intense scrutiny as unsettling details emerge about his background and the events leading up to the incident.

According to authorities, Soliman entered the United States on a non-immigrant visa in August 2022. After initially overstaying his visa in early 2023, he was granted a work permit that allowed him to remain in the country legally until March this year. During his lawful stay, Soliman worked briefly in the accounting department at Veros Health, a Denver-area medical practice. "He was confirmed to have a valid work visa, which was noted to expire in March 2025 at the time of hire," a company spokesperson explained. However, his status became unlawful when his visa expired earlier this year, meaning he was in the country illegally at the time of the attack.

Soliman had also been working as a rideshare driver, reportedly for Uber, starting in the spring of 2023. Neighbors described him as someone who "was not home that often" because he was "working really hard." Uber stated that all their drivers undergo strict background checks and must meet several eligibility requirements, including holding a valid Social Security number and passing criminal history checks—criteria Soliman satisfied according to Colorado law. The company quickly banned his account and alerted law enforcement following the attack.

Investigators allege that Soliman arrived at the Pearl Street Mall on Sunday armed with makeshift incendiary devices—including a homemade flamethrower and Molotov cocktails. Without warning, he targeted a group of "Run for Their Lives" advocates who had assembled to raise awareness for Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza. According to federal charging documents, Soliman shouted "Free Palestine" during the attack and admitted to law enforcement that he intended to kill "all Zionist people." The complaint revealed that he purchased gasoline en route to Boulder to fuel the impromptu weapons.

The violence unfolded rapidly, leaving a dozen people wounded, with one critically hurt. Among the victims was a Holocaust survivor—underscoring the especially heinous nature of the crime. Authorities have charged Soliman federally with a hate crime motivated by race, religion, or national origin. At the state level, he faces a slate of serious charges, including first-degree murder, crimes against at-risk adults, assault, attempted felonies, and the use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony offense.

Federal officials are calling it one of the most significant targeted attacks on pro-Israel demonstrators in recent memory. The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors examining whether Soliman may have acted alone or was influenced by outside radicalization. The tragic event has reignited debate over immigration oversight and public safety, as the community looks for answers and healing in the wake of senseless violence.