Mayor Coogan, Chief Furtado issue statements after former Fall River mayor Will Flanagan stabbed

City officials have issued a statement after former Fall River mayor Will Flanagan has been stabbed.

Mayor Paul Coogan stated, “My thoughts and prayers are with Former Mayor Will Flanagan, his family, and friends. The full support of the Mayor’s Office is with the Fall River Police Department as they work tirelessly to bring justice in this case. We stand firmly behind Chief Kelly Furtado, and the dedicated men and women of the FRPD as they continue this active investigation.”

Chief Kelly Furtado stated, “Our patrol officers and detectives responded swiftly and are working diligently to identify and apprehend who is responsible for this senseless act of violence. We will exhaust every resource to ensure justice is served. I want to thank the Mayor’s Office for their continued support as we move forward with this investigation.”

According to police, at approximately 5:00 p.m., multiple calls were received reporting that a male had been stabbed near the 100 block of Hartwell Street.

Fall River Police and Fall River EMS immediately responded and discovered that the victim was Flanagan.

Police stated that Flanagan sustained significant injuries and was transported to an area hospital, where he is currently listed in serious but stable condition.

This incident remains under active investigation and multiple leads are being worked.