82-year-old woman dies after Colorado attack on Israeli hostage advocates

An 82-year-old woman who was injured in a firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, earlier this month has died.

The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office identified the woman as Karen Diamond, adding that she died “as a result of the severe injuries that she suffered in the attack.” Officials did not share what injuries Diamond sustained during the June 1st attack.

“This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends,” District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a news release. “Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time. Our office will fight for justice for the victims, their loved ones, and the community.”

Diamond’s family asked for “privacy as they continue to grieve,” the district attorney’s office said.

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, is accused of using a “makeshift flamethrower” and Molotov cocktails on a group of people who were calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. He has since been charged with a slew of counts, including 28 counts of attempted murder in connection with 14 of the victims, according to the district attorney’s office.

Following Diamond’s death, the district attorney’s office amended two counts of criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder. The counts were changed to murder in the first degree — one under an extreme indifference theory, and another with intent and after deliberation. Both counts are related to Diamond, the district attorney’s office said.

The district attorney’s office has also hit Soliman with 66 additional counts related to 14 additional victims who were identified through an ongoing investigation.

“In total, the amended complaint names a total of 29 victims in the attack,” the district attorney’s office said. “Of the 29 victims, 13 suffered physical injury during the attack.”

A complaint against Soliman, brought by the State of Colorado, now contains two counts of first-degree murder, 52 counts of attempted first-degree murder, eight counts of first-degree assault, 18 counts of attempted first-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault, two counts of using an incendiary device, 16 counts of attempted use of an incendiary device and one count of animal cruelty, the DA’s office said.

If convicted of first-degree murder, Soliman could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the district attorney’s office. The rest of the charges against him each carry a prison sentence of anywhere from 16 to 48 years.

An attorney for Soliman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.

Soliman’s next court hearing is on July 15, according to the district attorney’s office.