Violent — West Valley City, UT — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

A 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing a Muslim man multiple times inside a shopping mall in West Valley City.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: West Valley City, UT
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: male, age 48
  • Status: arrest

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The attack occurred on Monday at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, Utah.
  • The suspect targeted the victim because of his religion, according to court records.
  • The victim was stabbed multiple times and required multiple surgeries.
  • Bystanders restrained the suspect until officers arrived.
  • The suspect was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder.