Authorities in Utah arrested two men after discovering an incendiary device placed under a News media vehicle in Salt Lake City on September 15, 2025. The device did not explode, but prompted a major response from police and bomb squads.
- Two men arrested for incendiary device plot
- Device under vehicle failed to detonate
- Suspects face weapons and terrorism charges
- Explosives, firearms, and narcotics found during search
- No known motive or suspect relationship revealed
- Media coverage increased after Charlie Kirk incident
On September 15, authorities responded to a suspicious device found beneath a vehicle near an occupied building. The device had been lit but failed to detonate. The FBI identified two suspects, ages 58 and 31, and executed a search warrant at a home in Magna. They seized explosives, firearms, illegal drugs, and hoax devices. The suspects may face charges for weapons possession and terrorism threats. The investigation found no clear motive or connection between the suspects. The incident follows heightened media attention after last week’s Charlie Kirk shooting.
- Authorities responded to a suspicious device under a vehicle near an occupied building.
- The FBI arrested two men, 58 and 31, in Magna, Utah.
- Searches uncovered explosives, firearms, narcotics, and hoax devices.
- No motive or relationship between suspects is yet known.
This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in Salt Lake City amid recent violence targeting media and public figures.
Further investigation is needed to determine motives and prevent future threats.
