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id: f523eb8f5e
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 14:31 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 16:57 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# City sues to permanently close Memories Lounge after shooting

The City of Cincinnati filed a lawsuit seeking the permanent closure of Memories Lounge, days after a 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting at the business.

Section: [Public Safety](/cincinnati/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Memories Lounge](/cincinnati/wiki/memories-lounge.md)

## Coverage

- [WKRC Local 12 (CBS)](https://local12.com/news/local/lawsuit-aims-shut-down-memories-fatal-shooting-numerous-other-incidents-dre-kirkpatrick-deryka-minor-kameiro-blair-martin-overcrowding-overserving-assault-fights), 2026-11-06 14:31 EST: Lawsuit aims to shut down Memories after fatal shooting, numerous other incidents
- [WCPO 9 (ABC)](https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/city-of-cincinnati-files-lawsuit-against-downtowns-memories-lounge-calling-for-permanent-closure), 2026-11-06 16:57 EST: City of Cincinnati files lawsuit against downtown's Memories Lounge, calling for permanent closure

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.