Suspect in Colorado attack allegedly planned assault for over a year

New revelations in the Colorado street terror attack suggest that Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the suspect behind Sunday’s violent Pearl Street attack, had allegedly been planning the incident for over a year. 

FBI and Police investigation indicate that this was not an impulsive act, but a premeditated assault.

According to law enforcement officials familiar with the case, digital evidence recovered from Soliman’s electronic devices shows a pattern of online searches, encrypted communications, and physical reconnaissance of Pearl Street Mall dating back at least twelve months. Authorities are now working to determine whether Soliman acted alone or was in contact with any extremist networks during this period.

Soliman, 45, originally from Egypt, had been living in Colorado Springs with his wife and five children after overstaying a tourist visa and allowing his work permit to lapse. Federal authorities confirmed his undocumented status and are reportedly coordinating with immigration enforcement for broader investigative efforts.

In response to the attack, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a strong statement on X (formerly Twitter), vowing aggressive action against foreign nationals suspected of extremist ties. “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,” Rubio stated.

So far, no victims have died as a result of the attack, though several sustained serious injuries. A mugshot of Soliman, born December 15, 1979, has been released to the public, and Boulder Police have heightened patrols around key locations in the city.