VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two establishments at the Renaissance Shopping Center in Virginia Beach have officially closed their doors after community pressure following a deadly shooting at the location.
Councilman Stacy Cummings announced Thursday that Central 111 and Venue 112 surrendered their ABC liquor licenses on November 19, and their leases have been terminated by the property owner.
"This outcome is the result of continued, coordinated efforts over the past several months," Cummings said.
The closures come after months of community frustration and safety concerns that intensified following a deadly overnight shooting near the Great Neck area shopping center. Some neighbors had called for the closure of the two establishments, saying they were drawing violence to their community.
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