A 28-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a gym employee multiple times following a dispute over an unpaid membership bill.
Incident at Planet Fitness in Cheltenham Township
According to the Cheltenham Township Police Department, the incident took place at a Planet Fitness location on South Easton Road in Wyncote. Authorities say the suspect, identified as Davier Massey, had been banned from the gym a day earlier due to an outstanding bill.
Dispute Escalates Into Violence
Police say Massey returned to the gym multiple times before the situation escalated around 12:30 p.m. During an argument with an employee, he allegedly attacked the victim with a knife, stabbing him several times.
Officers arrived at the scene and found the employee suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was rushed to a nearby trauma center with life-threatening injuries but is now reported to be recovering.
Suspect Arrested and Facing Multiple Charges
Massey was taken into custody a short distance from the gym shortly after the incident. He now faces several serious charges, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon.
He is currently being held without bail at a local correctional facility and is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on April 16.
Gym Responds to Incident
In a statement, Planet Fitness said it was saddened by the घटना and expressed support for the injured employee. The company also thanked law enforcement for their quick response and confirmed cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
