FBI investigates attack in Boulder

FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is investigating a “targeted terror attack” in Boulder, Colo., on Sunday.

The Boulder Police Department said officers responded to “reports of several victims” at a pedestrian mall and evacuated several blocks in the area near 13th and Pearl streets.

“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,” Patel said in a statement.

At a press conference, local police said they are not calling the incident a terror attack at this point, noting information is preliminary and a motive has not been determined.

The incident took place at approximately 1:26 p.m. local time, after police received calls about a man setting people on fire, police said. Multiple people were injured, but the exact number was not yet known.

The suspect was pointed out to officials and taken into custody without incident. The suspect was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police.

Police said the incident occurred near a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration.

The local Boulder Jewish community said in a statement that the incident took place during a walk organized by Run for Their Lives, an organization that aims to raise awareness for hostages still held in Gaza.

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