Several people were injured after attack in downtown Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday after a man reportedly attacked bystanders with an incendiary device.
Police confirmed that a male suspect was taken into custody shortly after they received emergency calls just after 1:26 p.m. local time.
According to Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn, witnesses reported a man wielding a weapon near the downtown courthouse and setting people on fire. Responding officers found victims with burn-related injuries and quickly apprehended a suspect, who was later transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
Authorities stated that injuries from the attack ranged from “very serious” to minor. The exact number of victims has not yet been confirmed.
A vehicle believed to be connected to the incident is under investigation, and the area around the scene has been cordoned off. The downtown zone, a popular pedestrian mall, was also the site of a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration earlier in the day. Police are still determining whether that group was intentionally targeted.
“This act is unacceptable,” Chief Redfearn said during a news briefing, urging the public to remain patient and compassionate as the investigation unfolds.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a statement saying he is “closely