Dionte Wilkins
Coverage of Dionte Wilkins in the Nexus archive.
- Denver’s Ultra nightclub won’t reopen after shooting
Denver’s Ultra nightclub will not reopen after a deadly shooting that killed one and injured eight. Operator Dionte Wilkins stated the club would not pursue reopening, while city officials revoked its licenses. Community advocates highlighted ongoing gun violence and called for systemic change.
- Denver community meets to address nightclub shooting, search for solutions to end violence
A Denver nightclub shooting left one person dead and eight injured, prompting community leaders and advocates to meet and discuss violence prevention. The owner of Ultra Lounge, where the incident occurred, attended the meeting, emphasizing the need to focus on victims and prevent future tragedies.
- Denver community meets to address nightclub shooting, search for solutions to end violence
A community meeting in Denver addressed solutions to end violence following a mass shooting at Ultra Lounge that killed one person and injured eight. Community leaders, violence prevention advocates, and the nightclub owner discussed conflict resolution, safe spaces, and systemic changes to prevent future tragedies.
- City orders Ultra nightclub to close following deadly shooting, history of violent incidents
A Denver nightclub, Ultra Lounge, has been ordered to close following a deadly shooting that left one dead and eight injured. The club faces allegations of violating liquor and entertainment licenses, hiring unlicensed security, and failing to prevent multiple violent incidents. Licensing officials accuse current operator Dionte Wilkins of operating without proper vetting due to potential criminal history and misrepresenting ownership.
- City orders Ultra nightclub to close immediately following deadly shooting, history of violent incidents
Denver's Ultra Lounge nightclub was ordered to close immediately after a deadly shooting left one dead and eight injured, with officials citing willful licensing violations, unlicensed security, and prior violent incidents. The club's ownership and licensing disputes involve Dol Bhattarai and Dionte Wilkins, who allegedly operated without proper permits.
- City closes Ultra nightclub after deadly shooting, alleging operator circumvented liquor licensing law
Denver suspended the liquor and entertainment licenses of Ultra Lounge East after a deadly shooting that injured eight people. The club's operators, Dionte Wilkins and Dol Bhattarai, face allegations of obstructing investigations, operating without food and tobacco licenses, and circumventing liquor licensing laws. Past violent incidents, including a fatal fight in March 2024, and unlicensed security actions in April 2024, are also detailed.