The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively probing a “targeted terror attack” that occurred Sunday afternoon near Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, a vibrant outdoor shopping and dining district.

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the investigation, stating, “We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,” in a post on X.

According to reports, the incident left several victims injured, though the exact number and severity of injuries remain undisclosed.

The Boulder Police Department has evacuated the 1200, 1300, and 1400 blocks of Pearl Street between Walnut and Pine as the investigation continues. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to ensure safety and facilitate law enforcement efforts.

Details surrounding the attack are limited, but sources indicate the incident may have involved a suspect throwing Molotov cocktails at participants in a walk to remember Israeli hostages still held in Gaza, as reported by CBS News.

The Boulder Police Department has taken a suspect into custody without incident, though the individual’s identity has not been released as the investigation is ongoing. The suspect reportedly sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino emphasized the agency’s commitment to the investigation, stating, “We are investigating this incident as an act of terror and targeted violence.

All necessary assets will be dedicated to this investigation. If you have any investigative tips, please contact the FBI. And if you aided or abetted this attack, we will find you. You cannot hide.”

Colorado Governor Jared Polis addressed the incident, calling it a “heinous act of terror” and expressing solidarity with those affected.

“I am closely monitoring the situation in Boulder, and my thoughts go out to the people who have been injured and impacted by this heinous act of terror,” Polis said in a statement.

The Boulder Police Department is expected to provide further updates during a press conference scheduled for 4 p.m. local time. Authorities have not yet released information regarding potential motives or additional arrests.

The FBI and local law enforcement are working collaboratively to assess the scene and gather evidence. Patel assured the public that updates would be shared as more information becomes available.

This is a developing story, and further details are expected as the investigation progresses.