HURRICANE COUNTY PD INCIDENT REPORT - SEVERE HEAD TRAUMA ON MINOR Case No HCPD-7.22.1983-CSE4412 Filed on July 27 1983 Officer: Sgt. A. Fisher Location: Fredbear's Family Diner, Hurricane, Utah, 4234 Hurricane Rd. Summary: At 11:52 AM, a minor, male known as Gregory A. (7) received severe injuries, when the animatronic known as "Fredbear" clamped it's jaw on the boy's head. The incident was on the child's birthday, on a busy afternoon. Statements say that Gregory was put inside the animatronic's mouth by some boys, including his older brother Micheal "Mike" Afton. As of now, the minor is in critical condition. He was visibly distressed right before the bite, crying, and begging to be taken out of his mouth. He had a long-lived fear of the animatronics. Involved People include W. Afton. Father. Not present at of time of incident. He was bringing the birthday cake to the party. C. Afton. (Mrs. Afton) Mother. Present. Screaming for staff to help. Michael Afton. Brother. Wearing a mask. Lifted Gregory into Fredbear's mouth. E. Afton. Older sister. Present. Witnessed the bite, but was too shaken to provide a statement. H. Emily. Co-owner. Arrived on scene. Tried to shut off the animatronic. C. Emily. Daughter of H. Emily. Present. Saw Gregory being lifted. Witness list: W. A. C.A. H.E. Diner staff (names private) Child witnesses: C. E. M.A. E.A. G.A. Other children (names not disclosed). Timeline: 1110 AM: Aftons and emilies arrive. 11:32 AM: Mike begins bullying Gregory 11:37 AMl Gregory tries to run away, hiding behind tables 11:58 AM: Gregory is lifted into fredbear's mouth. 11:59: Fredbear's jaw bites down on Gregory's head. 12:01: Screaming, mass panic, emergency services called. 12:32: EMS arrive Forensic findings: 1. Animatronic malfunction: Fredbear's jaw appeared to jam, and get stuck on Gregory;s head, before he bit down. 2. Witness Statements: Charlie Emily stated "Gregory didn't wanna be there. He was weeping. Mike Afton stated 'I didn't know this would happen! It was just a prank gone wrong!" Henry Emily stated: "Fredbear was running PERFECTLY that prior night. I don't know how it malfunctioned now." Current status (As of July 29, 1983) Gregory is in critical condition, with life threatening injuries. He is on life support. Fredbear's Family Diner closed for now Investigation ongoing Further interviews planned. Additionally W. A. stated that the animatronics on stage have industrial grade springlocks in the endoskeleton research concludes that springlocks go off when water makes contact with them. END OF REPORT - Signing Police Chief, C. Henshaw
