Soliman has been charged with a federal hate crime, 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder, and other offenses. He appeared in court virtually on Monday but has not entered a plea.
Growing Concerns Over Hate Crimes
The Boulder attack highlights a concerning national trend. According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League, the U.S. is experiencing record levels of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes.
“In light of yesterday’s horrific attack, all terrorists, their family members, and terrorist sympathizers here on a visa should know that under the Trump Administration we will find you, revoke your visa, and deport you,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on social media.
As Run for Their Lives pauses its weekly walks to reassess safety, Shachar remains hopeful they’ll return.
“As long that we’re working with the police and we can do it, I will walk until the last hostage is back home,” he said.
