michigan men Suspected of stabbing company president Police say he is working there in a possible “copycat” attack of the execution-style killing of UnitedHealth boss Brian Thompson.
Eric Denslow, owner of Muskegon-based manufacturing company Anderson Express, was stabbed Tuesday during a staff meeting at the company's offices, according to a statement from the Fruitport County Sheriff's Office.
Law enforcement officials did not name Denslow as the victim, but his identity was later reported by local news outlets. news 8 and Fox 17. He was listed in critical condition after being hospitalized, but police said he was expected to survive.
Company employee Nathan Mahoney, 32, was taken into custody. Local media identified the suspect citing police and court documents.
Deputy Police Chief Greg Paulson told News 8 that while a motive is not clear at this time, investigators believe this is the case in the December shooting death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, 50, in Manhattan. He said he has not ruled out the possibility that it is a “copycat” of 4.
“I think that's on everyone's minds at this time of year. We're looking at all of his social accounts, all of his electronic media, trying to determine the motive for this act,” Paulson told the outlet. spoke.
Mahoney was charged Wednesday with assault with intent to murder and fleeing from a police officer. According to People magazine.
The suspects are being held on bail of $500,000 and $1,000, respectively.
Investigators said Denslow was “stabbed in the side with a knife.” The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle, police said.
Officers arrested the suspect about 15 minutes after the stabbing.
Mahoney's co-workers told police that he had a “quiet demeanor” at work.
Denslow has been president of Anderson Express for less than two years. He was promoted to president within a year of being hired, according to his LinkedIn profile.
The company, which works with the automotive and defense sectors, issued a statement saying it was “shocked” by the incident.
“We are also committed to supporting our employees as they respond to this senseless attack,” company executives said in a statement.
The Post has reached out to Anderson Express and Mahoney for comment.
It is believed that Thompson's alleged killer, Luigi Mangione, had planned the assassination in August.
Mangione was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York City on Thursday. He was scheduled to appear in federal court.
