NYC officials respond to terror attack in Boulder

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A tense time for the Jewish community in New York City and around the country as the latest terror attack coincides with the Jewish holiday on Monday and Tuesday.

Mayor Adams says while there are no credible threats against New York's Jewish community, the NYPD is stepping up security at religious sites around the city.

The suspect in Sunday's attack in Boulder, Colorado, is under arrest. Witnesses described him throwing Molotov cocktails into a peaceful rally for the release of hostages being held in Gaza.

Twelve people were injured in the attack. At least two of the victims are in critical condition.

The Department of Homeland Security says the suspect, 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, had been living illegally in the U.S. since his visa expired in 2023.

The attack comes just two weeks after the deadly terrorist shooting of two Israeli Embassy workers in Washington, D.C.

Joshua Kramer with the American Jewish Committee says the Jewish community in the city and around the country is reeling and calls on everyday people to stand up against hate.

The NYPD posted the following statement on social media: "We are monitoring the horrific attack in Colorado targeting an event for Israeli hostages. The NYPD has already increased our presence at religious sites throughout NYC for Shavuot with high visibility patrols and heavy weapons teams. We will continue to track this closely."