The antisemitic Pearl Street Mall attack on June 1 led to intense heartache for Colorado's Jewish community. They also watched as politicians and political groups jumped on an opportunity.

Pearl Street Mall is ranked #1 out of 13 things to do in Boulder. See pictures and our review of Pearl Street Mall.

Alan O’Hashi, who has lived in Boulder since 1993 and was near the Pearl Street Mall when the attack took place, says at first, to him the situation was a bit reminiscent of September 11, 2001.

Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn discussed the Pearl Street Mall attacks, suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the FBI's joint investigation and his hesitancy to call the incident a terrorist attack.

Law enforcement officials investigate after a Molotov cocktail attack on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, Sunday, June 1, 2025, against people walking to raise awareness of Israeli hostages.

Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder 17 photos Following the attack, which happened at 1:26 p.m. local time, three blocks of Pearl Street were evacuated.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to make sure Sunday's firebombing attack on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall doesn't stifle pro-Israel speech or free speech in general through intimidation.

Law enforcement officials investigate after an attack on the Pearl Street Mall, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo.

Law enforcement officials investigate after an attack on the Pearl Street Mall, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo.

Law enforcement officials investigate after an attack on the Pearl Street Mall, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Soliman had entered the country on a tourist ...