DHS says terror attack suspect sought asylum in 2022
Man taken to hospital before being booked
By: Christopher Cann
USA Today
..... The lone suspect in the June 1 [2025] attack in Boulder, Colorado - Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45 - was taken into custody at the scene after witness pointed him out, authorities said.
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Authorities say he injured at least eight people at a regular event calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. The FBI is investigating it as "an act of terrorism."
..... FBI agents searched Soliman's home in el Paso County hours after the attack, the agency's field office in Denver said on X. the agency did not provide details about the search.
..... Police said Soliman was injured in the incident and taken to a hospital to be medically evaluated before being booked in the Boulder County Jail. It was unclear if he had an attorney.
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Authorities did not immediately release many details about Soliman. Multiple news outlets said he is an Egyptian national, including CBS and Fox News, citing unnamed sources.
..... Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, said Soliman overstayed a tourist visa issued in 2022.
..... "In response, the Biden administration gave him a work permit,: Miller said in a social media post. "Immigration security is national security. No more hostile migration. Keep them out and send them back."
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In general, B-2 visas are valid for six months and can be used for vacations, visiting relatives, medical treatment or participation in music, sports or events. The State Department issues millions of B-1 and B-2 visas each year. B-1 visas are similar to B-2 and allow for non-immigrants to visit for conferences and business for six months.
..... Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said on X that Soliman applied for asylum in 2022. That claim was likely still pending: As of March, [2025] the immigration court backlog was aroudn3.6 million cases according to the transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University. Mark Michalek, special agent in charge at the FBI's Denver field office, said at a news conference that authorities have not found any link between the suspect and a greeter criminal network or particular group.
..... He added, however, that the will be a thorough and complete investigation and those checks are ongoing."
..... "We are fully united - 100% - in making suer the charges we bring hold th4e attacker fully accountable," said Boulder county District Attorney Michael Doherty.
..... Contributing: Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today