Two men have been taken into custody after an explosive device was discovered beneath a news media vehicle in Salt Lake City on Friday (September 12). Authorities say the device was active but failed to detonate as intended. The vehicle was parked near an occupied building. The Salt Lake City Police Department’s Bomb Squad and the Unified Fire Authority Arson/Bomb Squad responded to the scene, confirming the device was a legitimate threat.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-may-let-it-die-or-trump-hints-tiktok-deal-could-fail-cites-china-as-a-key-factor-1757902458021">'We may let it die, or...': Trump hints TikTok deal could fail, cites China as a key factor</a>&nbsp;A police affidavit says that both men are under investigation for multiple serious offenses, including creating or possessing a weapon of mass destruction, making terrorist threats, attempted arson, and possession of incendiary materials. Following the FBI's involvement, agents executed a federal search warrant at a home in Magna where the suspects were found. Law enforcement recovered two fake explosive devices, firearms, illegal drugs, and various bomb-making materials. During questioning, the suspects admitted the devices were operational. Their home and nearby residences were evacuated for safety while disposal procedures were carried out.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/romania-slams-moscow-s-irresponsible-actions-scrambles-f-16s-after-russian-drone-breaches-nato-airspace-1757899301319">Romania slams Moscow's 'irresponsible actions,' scrambles F-16s after Russian drone breaches NATO airspace</a>&nbsp;The FBI has taken possession of all related evidence, which includes weapons, explosive components, narcotics, and electronic devices. Police are requesting that both suspects be denied bail, citing ongoing danger to the public. This incident follows increased media presence in Salt Lake City after the recent high-profile assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday (September 10).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blames-incompetent-biden-for-dallas-beheading-of-indian-origin-chandra-nagamallaiah-vows-crackdown-on-illegal-criminals-1757900557177">Trump blames 'incompetent' Biden for Dallas beheading of Indian-origin Chandra Nagamallaiah, vows crackdown on illegal criminals</a>&nbsp;Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (September 10). The incident, described by Utah Governor Spencer Cox as a “politically motivated assassination,” left the conservative movement in shock and mourning. Kirk, a polarising figure in American politics, was known for his uncompromising opposition to abortion under any circumstances.

Two arrested for planting explosives found under news vehicle in Salt Lake City

Two men have been taken into custody after an explosive device was discovered beneath a news media vehicle in Salt Lake City on Friday (September 12). Authorities say the device was active but failed to detonate as intended. The vehicle was parked near an occupied building. The Salt Lake City Police Department’s Bomb Squad and the Unified Fire Authority Arson/Bomb Squad responded to the scene, confirming the device was a legitimate threat. Also Read: 'We may let it die, or...': Trump hints TikTok deal could fail, cites China as a key factor A police affidavit says that both men are under investigation for multiple serious offenses, including creating or possessing a weapon of mass destruction, making terrorist threats, attempted arson, and possession of incendiary materials. Following the FBI's involvement, agents executed a federal search warrant at a home in Magna where the suspects were found. Law enforcement recovered two fake explosive devices, firearms, illegal drugs, and various bomb-making materials. During questioning, the suspects admitted the devices were operational. Their home and nearby residences were evacuated for safety while disposal procedures were carried out. Also Read: Romania slams Moscow's 'irresponsible actions,' scrambles F-16s after Russian drone breaches NATO airspace The FBI has taken possession of all related evidence, which includes weapons, explosive components, narcotics, and electronic devices. Police are requesting that both suspects be denied bail, citing ongoing danger to the public. This incident follows increased media presence in Salt Lake City after the recent high-profile assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday (September 10). Also Read: Trump blames 'incompetent' Biden for Dallas beheading of Indian-origin Chandra Nagamallaiah, vows crackdown on illegal criminals Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (September 10). The incident, described by Utah Governor Spencer Cox as a “politically motivated assassination,” left the conservative movement in shock and mourning. Kirk, a polarising figure in American politics, was known for his uncompromising opposition to abortion under any circumstances.

Two men were arrested after a real but failed explosive device was found under a media van in Salt Lake City. FBI have also recovered weapons, drugs, and bomb materials

Two arrested for planting explosives under news vehicle in Salt Lake City

At least one person was ‘critically injured’ after a shooting at a demonstration in the western US city of Salt Lake City, police said, with local media reporting the incident took place at a rally against US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;“We can confirm the shooting resulted in one person being critically injured,” the department posted on X at 8:29 p.m. “The patient has been taken to a hospital with life-threatening injures.” The police department also said officers had a “person of interest in custody.” The police urged people to leave the demonstration “safely and orderly.”&nbsp;This is a developing story. More updates will follow.

One critically injured as gunshots break out in Utah during No Kings protest Police

At least one person was ‘critically injured’ after a shooting at a demonstration in the western US city of Salt Lake City, police said, with local media reporting the incident took place at a rally against US President Donald Trump. “We can confirm the shooting resulted in one person being critically injured,” the department posted on X at 8:29 p.m. “The patient has been taken to a hospital with life-threatening injures.” The police department also said officers had a “person of interest in custody.” The police urged people to leave the demonstration “safely and orderly.” This is a developing story. More updates will follow.

The police department also said officers had a 'person of interest in custody'.

One 'critically injured' as gunshots break out in Utah during ‘No Kings’ protest: Police

Mormon president Thomas Monson, who headed one of the world&rsquo;s fastest growing and most affluent religions, has died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, the church said on Wednesday.

Monson, who was 90, became the church&#39;s 16th president in 2008. His predecessor Gordon Hinckley died aged 97 in late 2007.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - as the religion is officially known - has a global membership of 15.8 million, more than half of whom live outside the United States, its country of origin.

Monson died on Tuesday evening surrounded by his family, the church said in a statement on its website.

&quot;President Monson had all the hallmarks of an unassuming servant of the Lord,&quot; the church said in a statement.

Monson was appointed in 1963 to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the church&rsquo;s second-highest governing body after the three-man First Presidency. The latter consists of the president and his first and second counsellors. Monson was named first counsellor in 1995.

The president, his counsellors and the 12 apostles are all believed by members of the faith to be prophets who receive divine revelations.

Mormons worship Jesus, believing in a &quot;restored&quot; church with living apostles and prophets and an additional testament - the Book of Mormon - to those found in the traditional Bible.

The church was formally organized in 1830 in Upstate New York.

Mormon President Thomas Monson, who headed one of the world?s fastest growing and most affluent religions, has died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, the church said on Wednesday

Mormon president Thomas Monson, who headed one of the world’s fastest growing and most affluent religions, has died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, the church said on Wednesday. Monson, who was 90, became the church's 16th president in 2008. His predecessor Gordon Hinckley died aged 97 in late 2007. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - as the religion is officially known - has a global membership of 15.8 million, more than half of whom live outside the United States, its country of origin. Monson died on Tuesday evening surrounded by his family, the church said in a statement on its website. "President Monson had all the hallmarks of an unassuming servant of the Lord," the church said in a statement. Monson was appointed in 1963 to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the church’s second-highest governing body after the three-man First Presidency. The latter consists of the president and his first and second counsellors. Monson was named first counsellor in 1995. The president, his counsellors and the 12 apostles are all believed by members of the faith to be prophets who receive divine revelations. Mormons worship Jesus, believing in a "restored" church with living apostles and prophets and an additional testament - the Book of Mormon - to those found in the traditional Bible. The church was formally organized in 1830 in Upstate New York.

Mormon church president Thomas Monson dies at 90

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Mormon church president Thomas Monson dies at 90