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Attack at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall in Colorado burns five people, police say; suspect in custody

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Witnesses say suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some or all of the victims.

FBI calls it a targeted terrorist attack, but Boulder police chief says it's too early in the investigation to determine motive.

Two people were injured in the attack outside the Boulder County Courthouse .

Two victims were flown by helicopter to a burn unit.

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 .

Attorney General Phil Weiser denounced the attack and offered to help the victims.

Boulder 's Jewish community said they are saddened and heartbroken to learn of the attack.

We are working closely with SCN , Boulder PD , and the FBI .

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