Ultra Lounge
Coverage of Ultra Lounge in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 'We're the solution': Community plans for honest conversations about violence after deadly nightclub shooting
Nine people were shot at a southeast Denver nightclub, with one death, as no suspects or arrests have been made. Community leaders, including Brother Jeff Fard and MiDian Shofner, are organizing gatherings to foster honest conversations about violence and solutions. Fard emphasized the need to address community violence collectively, while Shofner plans a discussion to explore causes and prevention.
- Denver delays vote on 4 a.m. closing times after nightclub shooting
Denver City Council postponed a vote on a proposal to extend bar closing times to 4 a.m. following a shooting at Ultra Lounge that left one dead and eight injured. The measure, which would end alcohol sales at 2 a.m., will now be voted on August 3. The council debated the delay, with some members questioning its necessity, while others emphasized the need for additional community engagement and investigation.
- 1 dead and 8 injured in shooting outside Denver’s Ultra club
A shooting outside Denver’s Ultra Lounge on East Hampden Avenue resulted in one death and eight injuries. Denver police are investigating the incident, which may be linked to an earlier confrontation in Aurora, and reported evidence suggesting at least two weapons were used. The injured victims are in serious but stable condition at nearby hospitals.