Utah law enforcement responded [1] to a new threat on Friday, just days after the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk and the manhunt for his alleged killer.
Authorities say an incendiary device was discovered under a news media vehicle near an occupied building in Salt Lake City.
BREAKING: Two men have just been ARRESTED by the FBI after they tried to FIREBOMB a Fox News vehicle in Utah.
WTF is going on in Utah?!?
Adeeb Nasir and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir have been arrested.
This is wild. pic.twitter.com/aQzV6OPl2r [2]
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) September 15, 2025 [3]
The device, which police described as a significant threat to public safety, had been lit but failed to function.
The vehicle belonged to the Fox affiliate in Salt Lake City, according to Fox News correspondent Matt Finn.
Our Fox affiliate in Salt Lake City confirms an incendiary device was found under one of their news cars pic.twitter.com/yf8NgFIIYY [4]
— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) September 14, 2025 [5]
Police arrested two men in connection with the incident: 58-year-old Adeeb Nasir and 31-year-old Adil Nasir.
The arrests followed a search of a residence in Magna, where authorities found explosives, explosive-related components, firearms, illegal narcotics, and other paraphernalia.
Court records also revealed the discovery of at least two hoax devices described as weapons of mass destruction.
During the search, neighboring homes were evacuated as a precaution.
Authorities said the materials uncovered in the home posed additional risks to the surrounding community.
The Salt Lake City Police Department stated that the suspects face multiple potential charges, including Threat of Terrorism, Possessing Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Possessing Explosive Devices.
Police have requested that both men be held without bail.
“FOX 13 News is working closely with law-enforcement and our risk management team, with the safety of our employees as our top priority,” FOX 13 Station Manager Leona Wood said in a statement after the discovery of the device.
While no motive has been publicly identified, the placement of the device under a Fox affiliate vehicle has raised questions about whether the news organization was specifically targeted.
The incident added to what has been a tumultuous week for Utah.
On Wednesday, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem.
The suspected gunman, Tyler Robinson, was arrested Friday after a 33-hour manhunt.
Federal officials said the killing appeared to have been politically motivated.
The attempted bombing in Salt Lake City has now prompted heightened security concerns.
Investigators say they are continuing to analyze the evidence seized from the Magna home to determine whether additional individuals were involved.
Residents in the neighborhood where the arrests took place described the evacuation as swift, with law enforcement directing families to leave their homes while explosives experts examined the property.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries occurred during the search.
Court filings show prosecutors intend to pursue the most serious charges available given the nature of the weapons recovered.
Officials described the seized items as capable of producing widespread harm if deployed.
The discovery of multiple devices, including hoax explosives, suggests planning beyond a single incident, investigators said.
The two suspects remain in custody as prosecutors prepare their case.
Law enforcement has not said whether federal agencies will join the investigation, though the presence of explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction charges may bring in additional federal jurisdiction.
The case remains under active investigation as officials work to determine the suspects’ motives and whether further threats remain.
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Authorities have not provided a timeline for the next court appearance for Adeeb and Adil Nasir.
Both men remain in detention as prosecutors seek to deny bail.