Colorado lawmakers and other officials respond to Boulder firebombing attack

Colorado elected officials responded to Sunday’s attack on a group gathering on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall in support of Israeli hostages. Statements condemning violence and calling for unity and support for the victims have been shared on various platforms and media. Gov. Jared Polis and others called the incident an act of terror. Others, like Attorney General and candidate for governor Phil Weiser are calling it a hate crime.

Run 4 Their Lives, the group that was attacked on Sunday, released its own statement saying that the group has gathered, like so many others across the country, to pray and walk while raising awareness for the hostages being held in Gaza.

Lawmakers from statewide seats to local representatives in Boulder also shared their thoughts and responses about the attack.

Gov. Polis spent the 24 hours following the attack by speaking with multiple media agencies, including this interview he shared on social media:

Many other lawmakers shared statements online as well. Here's a look at some of their responses:

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Other agencies around the state also shared statements like the Fort Collins Police Dept.:

An affidavit on Monday revealed that the suspect, Mohamed Soliman, is now charged with a hate crime. He's expected to appear in court Monday afternoon.