From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · David Sentendrey · · 1m 10s
Richardson bar patrons reunite with bartender
Three men saved a bartender from a stabbing in Richardson, Texas, and now support her recovery.
In brief
Three men saved a bartender from a stabbing in Richardson, Texas, and now support her recovery. Three Richardson bar patrons who intervened during a stabbing attack on a bartender are helping her recover after months of injuries. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Richardson bar patrons recall stopping stabbing suspect
Three regular patrons at Good Vibes Bar & Grill in Richardson stepped in to save a beloved bartender during a violent stabbing attack on May 6.
Attacker stabbed four people
The attacker, Stephen Kwembe, stabbed four people before he was shot and killed by responding police officers.
Three patrons intervened
Reuben Blackwell, Harold Stemper, and Garrett Ledger jumped over the bar to stop the suspect after seeing bartender Fefe Cansino in danger.
Severe injuries
All three men suffered severe stab wounds during the struggle before responding officers arrived and shot Kwembe.
Reunion at fundraiser
The three men and bartender Fefe Cansino reunited at a community fundraiser to reflect on their recovery and mutual gratitude.
Gratitude for help
Cansino thanked the three men for risking their lives to save her, saying she can never repay them for putting their own bodies on the line.
“I can never repay them for jumping in and saving me, and putting their own bodies on the line.”
The bottom line
Three Richardson bar patrons who intervened during a stabbing attack on a bartender are helping her recover after months of injuries.
