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Tequila Galore liquor license suspended following shooting

When officers arrived at the bar on Monday night, they found broken glass and other indications that a fight broke out, which includes a blood-like substance.

MERIDEN, Conn. — The Meriden Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened outside of Tequila Galore in Meriden Monday morning. 

The Consumer Protection Commissioner suspended the liquor permit for Tequila Galore on Wednesday. This suspension comes from a referral to the DCP liquor Control Division from the Meriden Police Department on the events that took place the morning of Memorial Day.

The shooting follows two other incidents that occurred at or near the area of Tequila Galore in the same month. On May 14, there was a shooting in front of the establishment, and a few months before on March 12, there was a large disturbance that resulted in injuries; 12 officers has to break up the crowd, according to DCP. 

“We expect our permittees to take seriously the responsibility that comes with the privilege of holding a liquor permit,” said DCP Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull. “It is clear from these repeated events that Tequila Galore is operated in a manner that compromised the health and safety of the public. Thank you to the Meriden Police Department for quickly bringing this matter to my attention. Immediate suspension is justified and necessary to prevent further public safety risks at this facility.”

Police said at around 1:10 a.m., the Meriden Police Department received a call of a fight inside the bar at 575 N. Colony Rd. While the officers were on their way to the bar, they received a call for shots fired just outside of the bar. When officers arrived at the bar they found broken glass and other indications that a fight broke out, which includes a blood-like substance. 

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Police said they found several shell casings on Hicks Street. 

While officers were at the scene, a gunshot victim with non-life-threatening injuries arrived at MidState Medical Center, police said. 

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Police said a woman was walking to her car from the bar after the fight and heard gunshots to which she saw that her car has been struck by gunfire. The damage to her car is estimated to be thousands of dollars. 

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The cause of the shooting is unknown at this time. No identities related to the shooting have been released. 

The premise license is immediately suspended and cannot serve alcohol or be open until further notice

The Meriden Police department is asking anyone who may have information about the fight or shooting to call Det. Giannakopoulos at 203-630-6339.

Jareliz Diaz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jdiaz@fox61.com

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