# Richardson bar patrons reunite with bartender

> Three men saved a bartender from a stabbing in Richardson, Texas, and now support her recovery.
- Title: Richardson bar patrons reunite with bartender | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: richardson, good vibes bar, stephen kwembe, fefe cansino, reuben blackwell, harold stemper, garrett ledger, stabbing, reunion, recovery, news, local
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/richardson-bar-patrons-reunite-bartender-after-stopping-stabbing-suspect
- Author: David Sentendrey
- Published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: richardson, good vibes bar, stephen kwembe, fefe cansino, reuben blackwell, harold stemper, garrett ledger, stabbing, reunion, recovery, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Three Richardson bar patrons who intervened during a stabbing attack on a bartender are helping her recover after months of injuries.