Man Indicted for Religious Hate Crime | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A man named Peter Larsen has been indicted on a shocking hate crime charge after allegedly stabbing a Muslim mall employee, Syed Sohail Uddin, multiple times at Valley Fair Mall — motivated by religious bias. Larsen reportedly bought the knife at the mall and even asked other staff if they were Muslim before the attack. The Justice Department is sending a clear message: violence rooted in religious hatred will not be tolerated. If convicted, Larsen faces life in prison — a stark reminder of the consequences for targeted bigotry. The victim has expressed gratitude for community support as…