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Mall Attack Targeting Religion | Salt Lake City News
A chilling attack unfolded at Valley Fair Mall when 48-year-old Peter Larsen allegedly stabbed a kiosk worker multiple times, targeting him specifically because he believed the victim was Muslim. Bystanders bravely intervened, subduing Larsen and seizing his knife before police arrived. Larsen, who also suffered injuries during the struggle, later confessed to attempting to kill the man due to his religion. Authorities suspect this was part of a larger, planned assault targeting Muslims, and he now faces serious charges including attempted murder and possession of a dangerous weapon. The…
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