BOULDER - Governor Polis released the following statement condemning today’s attack in Boulder. Governor Polis continues to monitor the situation.

“My thoughts go out to the people who have been injured by this heinous and targeted act on the Jewish community. Boulder is strong. We have overcome tragedies together and will get through this together as a community. I’ve spoken with Boulder Mayor Brockett, and my administration is working closely with local and federal law enforcement on this afternoon’s attack. I thank the first responders who ran to help the injured and ensure victims received medical attention needed and to apprehend the suspect. As the Jewish community reels from the recent antisemitic murders in Washington, D.C., it is unfathomable that the community is facing another antisemitic attack here in Boulder, on the eve of the holiday of Shavuot. Several individuals were brutally attacked while peacefully drawing attention to the plight of hostages who have been held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza for 604 days. Hate is unacceptable in our Colorado for all, and I condemn this act of terror. The suspect should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Governor Jared Polis.

More information will be provided as it becomes available. The Boulder Office of Disaster Management (ODM) has activated its emergency operations center in response to the incident and is sharing important information related to open shelters and incident updates on its webpage at boulderodm.gov/. Please use that page for verified resources. Boulder Police and the FBI will be leading on this investigation, and the state has offered any support it can provide, including State Patrol presence at the command post and direct support from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management through the Colorado Information Analysis Center and Office of Emergency Management.

We are aware of six victims wounded in today’s attack between the ages of 67 and 88, including two with serious injuries. There is one suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, in custody. Several blocks in downtown Boulder remain closed as officials look for any additional devices. This is an active investigation.