HARTFORD, Conn. — The Majestic Lounge, the nightclub involved in a deadly shooting in the early morning of February 16, had its liquor license suspended by the Department of Consumer Protection on Tuesday.
Hartford Interim Police Chief Jason Thody requested the suspension by sending a letter the DCP.
“On Sunday February 16, 2020, at approximately 0127 hours, Hartford Police Officers working a 'Hot Spot' detail in the area of the Majestic Lounge, located at 451 Franklin Avenue, reported hearing gunfire within the club. The officers immediately entered the business and located four people who had sustained gunshot wounds."
You can read the summary of the suspension by clicking here.
Marquis Treadwell, 28 , was shot and killed. Five other people were also injured that morning. A vigil for Treadwell was held on February 18.
Joshua Saez,30 was arrested by police on Monday. He was arraigned in the hospital the Tuesday, February 18.
Saez is facing various charges including murder and criminal possession of a firearm. Police said he was also struck by gunfire and crashed his car in the area of Franklin Avenue and Maple Avenue. Police are investigating who shot Saez.
The DCP released a statement saying how seriously they take violence in liquor establishments:
“First, our thoughts are with the friends and family of those killed and injured this weekend. We take violence in liquor establishments incredibly seriously, and work to ensure that liquor permitees in our state have processes in place to prevent it. I would like to thank the men and women of the Hartford Police Department for their cooperation and timely communication regarding this matter. Our partnership with law enforcement allows us to resolve these issues as effectively as possible, always keeping public health and safety as a priority. I look forward to resolving this issue quickly.”
