Former Massachusetts Mayor Stabbed Outside Cannabis Dispensary
Security video has captured the harrowing moment when former Massachusetts mayor Will Flanagan was stabbed multiple times outside his cannabis dispensary, leaving him hospitalized. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon around 5 p.m., with Flanagan, 45, suffering significant injuries. According to police, Flanagan was transported to a hospital where he was listed in serious but stable condition.
The footage, obtained from a nearby location, shows a man running up to Flanagan and stabbing him repeatedly. Flanagan fell behind a car, and the suspect could be seen fleeing the scene. However, Flanagan managed to get up shortly after to seek assistance, as seen in the video. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and the need for increased security measures in such locations.
Flanagan, a former Democratic mayor of Fall River, had previously faced a recall election in 2014 after being accused of showing a gun to one of his political rivals, Jasiel Correia. According to The Herald News, Flanagan recently developed a side gig as a local film performer in addition to his role as an attorney. Hours before the stabbing, Flanagan recorded a video of himself singing