Police in Boulder, Colorado, are responding to an assault on the Pearl Avenue Mall that they are saying left a number of victims. A suspect was taken into custody, police mentioned.
FBI Director Kash Patel mentioned officers are investigating this incident as a “focused terror assault.”
“Our brokers and native legislation enforcement are on the scene already, and we are going to share updates as extra info turns into accessible,” Patel mentioned.
The incident occurred simply earlier than 1:30 p.m. on Sunday on the intersection of thirteenth Avenue and Pearl Avenue. There was a bunch of individuals taking part in a pro-Israel peaceable demonstration when that assault occurred.
Police responded to stories of a person with a weapon and that individuals have been being set on fireplace.
There have been a number of victims on the scene with accidents according to burns, police mentioned.
Police mentioned the scene has been contained however have evacuated the realm from Broadway to the west, Pine Avenue to the north and sixteenth Avenue to the east and Walnut Avenue to the south.
An investigation is ongoing, police mentioned.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis referred to as the assault a “heinous act of terror.”
“Hate-filled acts of any variety are unacceptable. Whereas particulars emerge, the state works with native and federal legislation enforcement to help this investigation,” Polis wrote on X.
This can be a growing story. Please examine again for updates.
