Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah over his religion, police say
Summary
A man in Utah was arrested for stabbing a Muslim man multiple times at a mall, targeting him because of his religion. The victim is in critical condition, and the attacker said he intended to kill Muslims.Key Facts
- The stabbing happened inside Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, Utah.
- The victim, a Muslim man working at a kiosk, was stabbed about 15 times and is in critical condition.
- The attacker, Peter Michael Larsen, 48, was caught by bystanders and is now in jail on attempted murder and weapon charges.
- Larsen told police he wanted to kill Muslims and posed a serious danger to the public.
- The attacker asked the victim about his religion and name before stabbing him.
- Bystanders stopped the attacker before police arrived, and he was also injured.
- Muslim rights groups condemned the attack, linking it to rising anti-Muslim hate and violence in recent years.
- Similar violent attacks against Muslims have taken place in the U.S., including a 2023 stabbing of a child in Illinois and a 2026 mosque shooting in San Diego.
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