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Louisville suspends Dasha Barbours alcohol license after teen killed outside Whiskey Row restaurant
Louisville, KentuckyPublished 14 Sep 2026
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Kameron D. Neal, 17, was killed and a 16-year-old critically injured in a 1:30 a.m. Sept. 12 shooting outside Dasha Barbours. Metro ABC issued an emergency alcohol-license suspension.
Louisville Metro ABC issued an emergency alcohol-license suspension for Dasha Barbours at 217 E. Main St. after a 1:30 a.m. Sept. 12 shooting outside the restaurant killed 17-year-old Kameron D. Neal and left a 16-year-old in critical condition. ABC said the incident was preliminarily related to noncompliant operations. Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright said the owner is being held responsible for a shooting staff placed just outside the door; Mayor Craig Greenberg's office applauded ABC. WHAS reported a basement party was underway though the restaurant closes at 10 p.m.
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Louisville suspends alcohol license for Dasha Barbours after shooting
Published 13 Sep 2026 accessed 14 Sep 2026
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The order applies to all sales and service of alcohol.
The order will continue while the matter remains under review.
ABC officials are investigating alongside Louisville Metro Police.
The ordinance also covers an event that would make a reasonable person believe continued operation poses a serious threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
The ABC news release cited parts of a city ordinance on when emergency alcohol-license suspensions may be issued.
The city ordinance notes Dasha Barbours is entitled to a hearing while the emergency suspension is active.
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Metro ABC suspends alcohol license of downtown Louisville restaurant after 17-year-old fatally shot
Published 12 Sep 2026 accessed 14 Sep 2026
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The 16-year-old was taken to UofL Hospital and listed in critical condition.
No arrests have been made.
Police have not released any details about suspects.
Louisville Metro ABC said its condolences are with those impacted by the incident.
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Louisville ABC revokes liquor license for Whiskey Row restaurant, bar following deadly shooting
Published 13 Sep 2026 accessed 14 Sep 2026
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Administrative proceedings are moving forward.
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Louisville leaders react to shooting outside Whiskey Row business
Published 14 Sep 2026 accessed 14 Sep 2026
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Employees said the shooting happened just outside the front door.
Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright was at Dasha Barbour's when Metro ABC revoked its liquor license.
Mayor's spokesperson Matt Mudd applauded ABC's actions.
The restaurant's basement event space hosted a party at the time.
Gabhart said she talked to staff who were worried.
Mudd said the city will continue using every available resource to protect the community and stop violence through prevention, intervention, and enforcement.
The restaurant closes at 10 p.m.
Six people were shot in Herndon's district this weekend, half of them under 18.
The city's weekend curfew is 1 a.m. for people under 18.
Dasha Barbour's is in District 4, Councilman Ken Herndon's district.
Herndon said Metro government might need to take a stricter look at curfew enforcement.
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Parrish-Wright said the owner is left holding a big part of this responsibility.
Herndon said he loves that ABC is quickly and decisively taking action against licensed establishments that break the rules.