CRIME

A City's Shock: Former Mayor Stabbed Near His Business

Fall River, USAThu Oct 23 2025

A man is in serious trouble after hurting a former mayor. Corree Gonzales, 31, is accused of stabbing Will Flanagan, who used to be the mayor of Fall River. The attack happened on Hartwell Street, right by Flanagan's workplace. Flanagan is now in the hospital, but he's stable.

Gonzales is facing big charges. He's accused of:

  • Attempting to kill Flanagan
  • Hurting him badly with a weapon
  • Fighting with officers who tried to stop him

A judge wants to check if he's okay mentally, but we don't know the results yet.

Gonzales' Criminal History

This isn't Gonzales' first time in trouble. He's been in court many times since 2013. Most of those cases were about:

  • Fighting
  • Selling drugs

Many were dropped or settled with a deal.

Will Flanagan's Background

Flanagan was the mayor from 2010 to 2014. After that, he became the boss at a place called Cosmopolitan Dispensary. The stabbing happened near this place. It's a big deal because Flanagan is well-known in the city.

Investigation and Public Reaction

People are worried about why this happened. It's not clear if Gonzales and Flanagan knew each other. The police are still looking into it. This event has shocked the city, and everyone wants answers.

questions

    What procedures are in place to ensure the mental health evaluation of Gonzales is thorough and unbiased?
    How might the location of the stabbing, near Flanagan's place of work, impact the investigation?
    How does Gonzales' criminal history influence the current charges and potential sentencing?

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