Vegan DJ Stabbed 4 Times by Exotic Dancer

DJ Stabbed Multiple Times by Exotic Dancer at Strip Club

A DJ in Oregon is in the hospital recovering after he was allegedly stabbed multiple times by an exotic dancer at the strip club where they both work.

Surveillance Footage Shows Attack

On Sunday, December 8, Duncan Allen was working at Casa Diablo Vegan Strip Club in Portland when Peyton Lathan, a 29-year-old dancer, began attacking him while he stood in a DJ booth, surveillance footage obtained by KGW shows.

DJ Recounts Attack

Citing a probable cause statement, KGW and KPTV report that Allen immediately retreated to the kitchen where he got assistance from other employees. Allen told KPTV the alleged attack “felt like a 500-pound man punched me in the back like four times.”

“I was fading in and out of like consciousness because of my blood loss and oxygen loss. So, everything around me was getting blurry, everything was getting white,” Allen, who has worked at the club for over a decade, said.

Investigation and Arrest

When officers arrived, two stab wounds were found on Allen’s back, while another was found under his left armpit. As of Saturday, December 14, Allen remains in the hospital after undergoing multiple operations to remove fluid from his lung, KATU reports. He is expected to make a “full recovery,” per a GoFundMe created for him.

Lathan was arrested on the night of the incident after being found hiding in the bushes outside the club with two small knives nearby, reports KGW.

Lathan’s Defense

During her arrest, Lathan allegedly claimed that she would plead insanity and alleged that Allen is a drug dealer and that she has not consumed drugs or alcohol, per KPTV, KATU, and The Oregonian, citing court documents.

DJ’s Account of Lathan’s Behavior

Allen denied the claims, telling KATU, “We’ve had a great working relationship the couple of times we worked together. She’s always asked for music and I played it. She’s always tipped me really well. We’ve always been friendly.”

Club Owner’s Statement

Johnny Diablo Žūklė, the owner of the club, told KPTV that Lathan worked at the club for 10 years and “was always a little off, but she never exhibited signs of violent tendencies.”

“She definitely had a mental health crisis,” he claimed. “I think she had intended to kill someone, and it just happened to be Duncan, and when I think about it when she was in the dressing room for about 10 minutes, she seemed like she was possessed by a demon.”

Club’s Support for DJ

The club has posted a statement on its website and Instagram account asking for donations to support Allen’s GoFundMe.

“As some of you may know, our very loved DJ Duncan was assaulted last Sunday, December 9th. A fundraiser has been put together to allow Duncan a chance to heal from his wounds peacefully alongside his dog best friend. If anyone wants to help by donating to Duncan, it will surely help him during his recovery time,” the statement reads.

Conclusion

The incident has left the community shocked and concerned about the well-being of DJ Allen and the safety of the strip club’s staff and patrons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened to DJ Allen?

A: DJ Allen was stabbed multiple times by an exotic dancer, Peyton Lathan, at the strip club where they both work.

Q: What were the circumstances of the attack?

A: The attack occurred while Allen was working at the DJ booth, and Lathan allegedly began stabbing him multiple times.

Q: What is DJ Allen’s condition?

A: Allen is currently in the hospital recovering from his injuries and undergoing multiple operations to remove fluid from his lung.

Q: What is the current status of the investigation?

A: Lathan has been arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder, first-degree and second-degree assault, and the unlawful use of a weapon. She is currently being held on no bail.

Q: How can I support DJ Allen’s recovery?

A: A GoFundMe has been set up to support Allen’s recovery. Donations can be made through the link provided.

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