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In the aftermath of the firebomb attack on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall that injured 12 people, authorities have detained the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman. Soliman, who is connected to the Sunday, June 1, 2025, attack, is currently being held at Boulder County Jail with a $10 million bond. The incident has left the local community in shock, and federal and state officials are conducting a thorough investigation.

On Tuesday, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced via social media that Soliman’s family was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “The Department of Homeland Security and ICE are taking the family of suspected Boulder, Colorado terrorist, and illegal alien Soliman into ICE custody," Noem stated. She added that while Soliman's actions will face rigorous prosecution, there are ongoing inquiries into whether his family had prior knowledge or involvement in the attack.

Federal and state investigators noted that Soliman’s wife and children have fully cooperated during the home search, and no charges are currently lodged against them. Soliman’s wife voluntarily handed over a mobile phone he left behind, containing messages intended for his family. Soliman maintained that his family had no involvement in his actions.

Facing multiple counts of attempted murder, assault, and a federal hate crime, Soliman's future looks grim with additional charges likely. Officials have indicated that most victims have been treated and discharged, though UC Health reported that three individuals remained hospitalized as of Tuesday.

Local immigration lawyer Bryce Downer of Novo Legal Group explained that Soliman applied for asylum before his tourism visa expired in February 2023. Downer noted the significant backlog in processing asylum applications, which often extends the wait for years.

Soliman, originally from Egypt, moved to the U.S. in 2022 after living in Kuwait for 17 years. He initially entered on a tourist visa and later applied for asylum. Uber confirmed that Soliman worked as a delivery driver, meeting all necessary employment requirements, including a criminal and driving background check.

Authorities continue to explore whether Soliman's family had any involvement in the attack, which might influence their eligibility for bond or continuing their asylum claims. Legal experts suggest that their detention could impact Soliman's criminal proceedings, particularly if his wife needs to testify regarding evidence collected.

As Boulder comes to terms with the attack, officials are focused on ensuring justice, with Soliman facing potentially lifelong imprisonment for his actions.