Posted on 12/14/2004 12:18:25 PM PST by fredhead
(Hampton, VA, December 14th, 2004, 6:54 a.m.) On the Peninsula, it's the bad guy lying in a hospital bed, while his intended victim is unscathed. Your NewsChannel 3's Kathleen Carey has the story of the victim that fought back.
Hampton Police say it's a case of an armed robber going after the wrong guy. Instead of a Hampton man becoming the victim of an armed robbery, Hampton Police say he turned the tables on his attacker. In the parking lot behind the "Treasure Chest" nightclub on East Pembroke Avenue, police drew circles around empty shell casings, drawing the conclusion that 22-year old Tony Kensler, Jr. Newport News pulled-out a gun to rob a man, just to be surprised that his intended victim fought back.
That man had a permit for a concealed weapon, and he's the one who got off the shots, hitting Kensler in the arm, leg and chest. Police say it was self defense, and those who we spoke with agree. Sarah Daniel lives nearby, "I think he had every right to do what he did. If someone came up to me, I'd use any means of self defense that I had." Charli is an employee of the club, but wasn't working the night of the shooting. Still, she has an opinion, "I think the bad guys need to have something happen to them for a change, instead of always have some innocent person die."
Kensler, listed in fair condition at Riverside Regional Medical Center, is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of crack cocaine. Police are looking for another person who may have been helping Kensler. There was a car parked near the scene of the incident that could be involved in the stick-up attempt. Police say inside the car was a second suspect who they are still looking for. That's why they haven't released the name of the victim. They don't want to jeopardize the ongoing investigation.
The gentleman's club has surveillance video of the incident and the owner says she is cooperating with Hampton Police. Police are reviewing the tapes, hoping to identify the getaway car. Kathleen Carey spoke to Kensler's mother. She didn't go on camera, but says she goes on the record of believing that her son is innocent. She says her son shot as he was being robbed. The investigation continues. Call The Crimeline at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP if you can help police crack this case.
Way to go, Virginia!
Let's see... A "gentleman's club" named, "Treasure Chest".
I wonder what kind of "establishment" this could be?...
"hitting Kensler in the arm, leg and chest."
Not a very good shot, but it's the thought that counts sometimes.
Here in Houston they have one called Treasures. You can get what ever you want for 50 bucks. The city does not seem to care. Most strip clubs in Houston are like this.
It's where Charlies Angels dance to the Pink Panther tune and take some Irish guy's ID and papers.
No?
The shooter survived the attack but may not survive when his wife finds out that he was at the Treasure Chest instead of at the Library like he told her.
She forgot to say the part about her son being an honors student.
boxing the compass!
A good one for "The Guns are Useful Tools" file.
Doesn't say but I'm betting the victim had a .32, mayby a Kel-Tec. I'd like to think that three shots from a 9 or a .40 would have laid the guy out. No question a .45 would have finished the job.
Congrats to the paper for figuring out who the victim is for a change.
No doubt, the entertainment is rated ARRRRGH.
She (the wounded perp's mother) says her son shot as he was being robbed.
She forgot to say the part about her son being an honors student.
And also how well he is liked by those in his neighborhood. Also how he would never hurt a flea.
Ummmm. How many folks robbed the 'Treasure Chest' that day? Do the police think that the missing perp can't put 2(dec) and 2(dec) together to come up with 100(bin)? Ok.... (backing away slowly...).
/john
A good place to avoid.
He was going to marry the mother of one of his children.
He was about to sign a contract as a rap artiste with a big studio.
He intended to get his GED.
It's a pity the reporter didn't ask Sarah Brady for a comment on the story.
Not a very good shot, but it's the thought that counts sometimes.
LOL... I don't know, he hit him high (chest), low (leg) and wide (arm). Seems like he covered all the bases.
She forgot to say the part about her son being an honors student.
And also how well he is liked by those in his neighborhood. Also how he would never hurt a flea.
And that he played golf with Scott Peterson.
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