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.