The man accused of stabbing former Fall River, Massachusetts Mayor Will Flanagan appeared in court on Tuesday. Corree Gonzales, 31, faces several charges and will undergo a mental health evaluation.

Police say Flanagan was stabbed multiple times on Hartwell Street in Fall River, not far from the marijuana dispensary he owns. "It's a horrible tragedy for the family and for the city of Fall River," Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan said. "Former mayor stabbed down the street. It's a really, really negative look, but it's just an extremely bad circumstance."

Suspect is known to police

Gonzales, who is from Fall River, faces several charges including assault and battery on police officers. Prosecutors say he is known to police and has a long criminal record.

"Some severe mental health issue

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