#DC-0058
Peter Michael Larsen
Investigation
last updated 17 July 2026 · 2 sources
Confirmed facts
9
Open questions
5
Victim status
Critical
Custody
No bail
Named arrestee
1
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Timeline of what's confirmed9 entries
13 July 2026
Court records cited by AP said a Muslim man survived a stabbing Monday afternoon at Valley Fair Mall, southeast of Salt Lake City.
AP
13 July 2026
Court records cited by AP said bystanders got the knife out of the suspect's hand before police arrived at Valley Fair Mall.
AP
13 July 2026
Court records filed that day said Peter Michael Larsen was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and carrying a prohibited dangerous weapon; those allegations have not been proven in court.
AP
14 July 2026
Jail records cited by Reuters said Peter Michael Larsen, 48, was booked into Salt Lake County jail for investigation over attempted murder and prohibited dangerous weapon conduct; those allegations have not been proven in court.
Reuters via The Guardian
14 July 2026
Police records cited by Reuters said the victim was a male Muslim kiosk worker.
Reuters via The Guardian
14 July 2026
A police booking affidavit cited by Reuters said Larsen stated that he targeted the victim with intent to kill him because of the victim's Muslim religion; the statement is an allegation in police records and has not been proven in court.
Reuters via The Guardian
14 July 2026
Police records cited by Reuters said Larsen told police he intended to kill Muslims and that police described him as a substantial danger to the public if released; the reported police statements are allegations and have not been proven in court.
Reuters via The Guardian
15 July 2026
Reuters reported that the victim was hospitalized and in critical condition.
Reuters via The Guardian
16 July 2026
AP reported that Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill's office was determining whether to pursue charges, and Gill declined to comment beyond saying his office would wait for investigation results.
AP
Open questionsunconfirmed · not conclusions
What charges, if any, will prosecutors file against Peter Michael Larsen?unconfirmed; AP reported the district attorney's office was still determining whether to pursue charges · unconfirmed
Has a court set a first appearance, preliminary hearing, or other future hearing date?unconfirmed; no trusted source found with a hearing date · unconfirmed
What is the victim's current medical condition after being reported critical?unconfirmed; latest trusted reporting found said critical condition · unconfirmed
Has an attorney appeared for Larsen or commented on his behalf?unconfirmed; AP reported court records did not list an attorney who could comment · unconfirmed
Will state or federal authorities pursue hate-crime-related counts or enhancements?unconfirmed; trusted reporting found described police-record allegations but did not report filed hate-crime charges · unconfirmed
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