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Utah Man Charged with Hate-Crime Attempted Murder Stabbing

7/18/2026

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Larsen Charged

Utah authorities charged Peter Michael Larsen with two counts of attempted aggravated murder after he stabbed a Muslim man at Valley Fair Mall.
District Attorney Sim Gill added hate-crime enhancements and called Larsen a habitual violent offender with a dangerous weapon.
Police reported the victim suffered 15 stab wounds and required surgery, with Larsen telling investigators he targeted the victim for his Muslim faith to inspire attacks on Muslims.

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Uddin Hospitalized

Syed Sohail Uddin, a mall employee, remains hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times and undergoing several surgeries.
Community members have raised more than $300,000 to support Uddin’s recovery.
Peter Michael Larsen was on parole when he carried out the stabbing, having been released from a prior conviction.
A second person was injured while intervening, prompting prosecutors and community leaders to publicly condemn the assault.

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Larsen Charged

Utah authorities charged Peter Michael Larsen with two counts of attempted aggravated murder after he stabbed a Muslim man at Valley Fair Mall.
District Attorney Sim Gill added hate-crime enhancements and called Larsen a habitual violent offender with a dangerous weapon.
Police reported the victim suffered 15 stab wounds and required surgery, with Larsen telling investigators he targeted the victim for his Muslim faith to inspire attacks on Muslims.

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