Event Brief
Utah man accused of stabbing Muslim mall worker
Filed: Jul 15, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Summary: A man arrested in Utah said he targeted a Muslim mall worker and intended to kill Muslims.
WHO: Peter Michael Larsen and police
WHAT: Larsen was arrested after stabbing a Muslim mall worker multiple times; he told police he targeted the victim’s religion and intended to kill Muslims.
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 2:55 AM ET
WHERE: West Valley City, Utah
WHY: He targeted the victim because of the victim’s religion and said he intended to kill Muslims.
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