Suspect in UGM stabbing ordered to receive mental care at Oregon State Hospital

Tony L. Williams made his first court appearance alongside Attorney Alex Spinks, who represented him at the hearing, in the Marion County Criminal Court Annex on Monday, June 2, 2025 to face charges alleging he stabbed 12 people at the Union Gospel Mission in Salem. (Madeleine Moore/Salem Reporter)

The man charged in the Union Gospel Mission mass stabbing will be committed to the Oregon State Hospital and receive mental health treatment until he’s fit to face criminal charges, a judge ordered Thursday.

The order came after Eugene-based psychologist Dr. Brianna Mintz’s report found Tony L. Williams, 42, of Bend, unable to assist in his defense due to a mental illness. Those unable to do so can receive care to help themunderstand their…

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