An gym-goer who allegedly stabbed a Planet Fitness worker after being kicked out over an unpaid membership bill has been charged with attempted murder.
Davier Massey, 28, is accused of attacking the employee at the gym in Philadelphia and was apprehended a short distance away, according to Cheltenham Township Police Department.
Officers responded the Planet Fitness at around 12.30 p.m Thursday following reports of a stabbing.
They found a male employee with multiple stab wounds, who was then taken to a local trauma center for treatment of his injuries – which were life-threatening.
Police said that Massey had been banned from the gym but had returned the following day twice and caused a disturbance.
During the second visit the pair got into a physical altercation during which Massey allegedly stabbed the worker multiple times.
Massey has been hit with a slew of charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and possession of an instrument of crime.
He is also charged with making terroristic threats, criminal mischief, harassment and disorderly conduct.
Massey is being held without bail at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility pending further court proceedings. The Independent has attempted to contact Massey’s legal representation for comment.
In a statement, Planet Fitness said, “We are saddened by the incident that took place at our Cheltenham location.
“Our thoughts are with the team member as they recover. We appreciate local law enforcement’s quick action, and the franchise owner is fully supporting them in their investigation.”
