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A group of friends knew they were in for a scare when they planned to visit Nashville Nightmare Haunted House, however, what they didn’t know is that the night would end with one of them in a hospital bed recovering from a stab wound.
Last Friday, James “Jay” Yochim and three of his pals hit up the terrifying attraction in Madison, Tennessee, whichconsists of four separate haunted houses, an escape room, carnival games and food vendors.
“Halloween is, ask any of my friends, myfavorite time of the year,” Yochim toldThe Tennessean. “I go all out for decorating. I watch a horror movie every day. I get really excited about going to haunted houses.”
After exploring the haunted house, Yochim and his group came across a man, who they believed was an employee dressed in character as the attraction was filled with staff members in scary costumes. Yochim explained toThe Tennesseanthe man then allegedly handed his friend Tawnya Greenfield a knife and told her to stab Yochim.
Nashville Metro Police said, according to Fox 17, that Greenfield told authorities she said “ha, ha gotcha,” truly believing it was all a part of the attraction. However, she quickly realized it wasn’t a joke.
Yochim’s “arm was gushing blood like something out of a horror scene,” Greenfield told Fox 17. The outlet also reported there was blood on the knife and a hole in Yochim’s shirt.
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Yochim was immediately taken to Skyline Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. He and his friends all explained the same story to authorities.
Thankfully, the knife didn’t hit any major arteries, but it did require nine stitches, according toThe Tennessean.
Yochim said the man apologized saying, “I didn’t know my knife was that sharp.”
Nashville Nightmare did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request to comment, but told Fox 17 andThe Tennesseanthat the suspect may, in fact, have been an employee as attendees are prohibited from bringing weapons inside.
“We have robust safety and security protocols in place, including metal detectors and onsite medical and security staffs,” the statement continued.
According toThe Tennessean, no charges have been filed at this time. Fox 17 says the Nashville Metro Police are not further investigating the incident as it has been ruled an accidental stabbing.
source: people.com
