Atlanta Club Closes Days After Co-Owner Is Shot And Killed Outside Of Building

ATLANTA- An Atlanta nightclub closed its doors after one of the owners was fatally shot outside of the building.

The Republic Lounge announced the news on social media Friday. They posted a video with a caption that read “RIP @REPUBLICATL 2019/2023.”

Co-Owner Michael Gidewon was shot and killed outside of the lounge on February 4.

Police said a witness claims that Gidewon had kicked out a patron for being too drunk.

Police say that man is the alleged suspect, but no arrest has been made.

Gidewon owned the lounge with his brother.