Colorado terror attack – live updates: Video shows flames engulfing victims in Boulder

Witnesses said a suspect attacked people with Molotov cocktails as they took part in a walk to remember the Israeli hostages who are still in Gaza.

In the footage, a shirtless man wearing sunglasses is confronted by shocked onlookers, including one who says: ‘He is spraying alcohol… he is making Molotov cocktails.’

Photographs from the scene showed EMTs rushing a victim on a stretcher. More images showed cops arresting a shirtless man at the scene.

Footage captured what looked like a burn scar close to the town’s old courthouse.

‘We are saddened and heartbroken to learn that an incendiary device was thrown at walkers at the Run for Their Lives walk on Pearl Street as they were raising awareness for the hostages still held in Gaza.

‘We don’t have all the details of what is unfolding, and we promise to keep our community informed.

‘Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

‘We are in touch with law enforcement about our Boulder Jewish community, and safety is our highest priority. We are working closely with SCN, Boulder PD, and the FBI. We are grateful for the first responders who are caring for our injured.

‘We will continue to work together to share information and provide support for our community. When events like this enter our own community, we are shaken. Our hope is that we come together for one another.

Despite Kash Patel and Governor Jared Polis both referring to Sunday’s incident as an act of terror, Boulder’s chief of police argued it would be ‘irresponsible’ to use that label this early into the investigation.

Redfearn said he had been in contact with local FBI in the hours since the tragedy, and he was aware that FBI director Patel described the events as a ‘targeted terror attack.’

Still, he insisted: ‘We are not calling it a terror attack at this point. It is way too early.

‘It would be irresponsible for me to speculate right now on motive, and other things.’

He accepted that a group of ‘pro-Israel people’ had gathered in a peaceful demonstration.

‘We are looking to see if that group was targeted. We just don’t have those answers yet.’

Police have not revealed the suspect’s name, but confirmed he was ‘taken into custody without incident.’

He is now in hospital being treated for minor injuries.

Chief Steve Redfearn said he could provide ‘very preliminary information’ about the attack.

‘The initial call said there was a man with a weapon, and that people were being set on fire.

‘When we arrived we found multiple victims… with injuries consistent with burns.’

Those victims were rushed quickly to the hospital, where they remain and are being treated.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis called the attack a “heinous act of terror’ on Sunday afternoon.

‘Hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable. While details emerge, the state works with local and federal law enforcement to support this investigation,’ he wrote on X.

Boulder Police said they were evacuating several blocks of the typically popular pedestrian mall area, saying that there were ‘several victims’ in the attack.

The attacker, who has not been identified, targeted the procession on 13th Street and Pearl Street.

Police asked residents to avoid the stretch of Pearl Street between Walnut and Pine as they continue to investigate.

He wrote on X: ‘We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado.

‘Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.’