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Police Charge Banned Patron With Attempted Murder in Wyncote Planet Fitness Stabbing

Investigators are still seeking witnesses as they probe the motive and sequence of events.

Overview

  • The gym employee suffered multiple stab wounds at the Planet Fitness at 1000 South Easton Road in Wyncote following Thursday’s midday confrontation and was rushed to a trauma center.
  • Responding Cheltenham Township officers arrived around 12:30 p.m. and arrested a suspect a short distance from the scene.
  • Police on Friday identified the suspect as 28-year-old Davier Massey of Philadelphia and charged him with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related offenses.
  • Detectives say the suspect had previously been banned from the gym, and the motive and exact trigger for the altercation remain under investigation.
  • Officials have not released the victim’s name or an updated condition, and they are asking anyone with information to contact Cheltenham detectives at 215-885-1600 or policetips@cheltenhampa.gov.