An illegal alien will face first-degree murder charges after an 82-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in his firebombing attack on a pro-Israel event.
Karen Diamond’s death elevates charges against illegal alien Mohamed Soliman to include first-degree murder, with Soliman now facing a potential death penalty.
Diamond was injured on June 1 when Soliman allegedly launched Molotov cocktails at participants in a “Run For Their Lives” event organized to raise awareness for Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists.
After fighting for her life for weeks, she succumbed to her injuries on June 25, marking a tragic end to what prosecutors are calling a politically motivated hate crime.
The 46-year-old Soliman, who had been living in the United States illegally, traveled from Colorado Springs to Boulder specifically to carry out this attack.
He reportedly posed as a gardener, using a backpack weed sprayer and 18 glass bottles filled with flammable liquid to target the peaceful gathering of American citizens exercising their First Amendment rights while carrying Israeli and American flags.
Following Diamond’s death, prosecutors have amended the charges against Soliman from attempted murder to first-degree murder under extreme indifference and with intent after deliberation.
In addition, 66 new counts have been added to the original charges as investigators identified 14 more victims, bringing the total to 29 victims, including 13 with physical injuries.
“This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends,” the 20th Judicial District Attorney, Michael Dougherty, stated.
What makes this case even more infuriating is that Soliman could not legally purchase a firearm due to his immigration status, so he turned to homemade incendiary devices instead.
The Boulder Jewish Community Center mourned Diamond’s passing, with Executive Director Jonathan Lev and Board Chair David Paul stating:
“Karen was a cherished member of our community, someone whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew her.”
Run For Their Lives, the organization behind the event, expressed its grief in a statement, saying:
“We are deeply saddened to share the news of the death of Karen Diamond due to injuries sustained at the June 1 terror attack. May her memory always be a blessing… This is a heavy and heartbreaking moment for us- please take care of yourselves and one another. We are all of us holding Karen and her family in our hearts.”
While the FBI and Boulder Police continue their investigation, Soliman has already pleaded not guilty to 12 federal hate crime charges.
His next court appearance for state charges is scheduled for July 15, where he will now face the much more serious charge of first-degree murder that could potentially carry the death penalty.
The attack highlights the growing threat of anti-Israel extremism in America and raises serious questions about how many more potential terrorists have crossed the borders under the Biden administration’s failed immigration policies.
In these dark times, Boulder’s strength and unity underpin the community’s response, ensuring victims receive the support they need.
Soliman’s actions, reflecting deeply divisive political underpinnings, emphasize the ongoing battle against hate, terror, and extremist ideologies that threaten the safety and peace of all American citizens.
