DENVER (KDVR) -- As people were dining and walking through the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on Sunday afternoon, screams and flames broke out after a man allegedly threw a makeshift incendiary device into a group of people.

An investigation is underway and the suspect, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, was arrested. According to reports from police and the FBI, the group was part of a pro-Israel demonstration and the suspect was heard yelling “Free Palestine” after throwing incendiary devices and using a makeshift flamethrower.

Eight people were hurt with injuries ranging from minor to severe.

FOX31 spoke with multiple people who were in the area at the time and saw the incident unfold. Witnesses described feeling terrified, but that didn't stop them from doing what they

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