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Michigan Company President Stabbed During Staff Meeting by Employee

Authorities investigate possible copycat link to recent UnitedHealthcare CEO killing as motive remains unclear.

Overview

  • Nathan Mahoney, a 32-year-old employee of Anderson Express, allegedly stabbed company president Erik Denslow during a Tuesday morning staff meeting in Muskegon, Michigan.
  • The attack occurred with a red-handled knife, and Denslow was rushed to surgery; he remains in serious but stable condition and is expected to recover.
  • Mahoney, described by coworkers as having a quiet demeanor, had been employed at the company for only two weeks and was being trained for a high-level role.
  • Police apprehended Mahoney 15 minutes after the incident and have charged him with assault with intent to murder and fleeing a police officer; he is being held on a $500,000 bond.
  • Investigators are exploring whether the stabbing was inspired by the recent killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as they analyze Mahoney’s social media and electronic records for potential motives.