Milwaukee police have reported a series of incidents at a business located at 2000 South 13th Street, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding public safety and compliance with local regulations.
On April 21, 2024, officers responded to the location after shots were fired, resulting in 15 to 20 bullet impacts on the building. The security officer on duty reported no prior issues that night and was unaware of any potential suspects. Compounding the situation, the establishment's video surveillance system was not operational at the time of the incident.
Subsequent police visits revealed a pattern of disturbances. On multiple occasions, officers were called to assist with fights outside the establishment, prompting fears among patrons that firearms were being retrieved from vehicles. During these incidents, the business was generally cooperative, although employees sometimes displayed argumentative behavior towards law enforcement.
A series of premise checks conducted by police and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue revealed several violations, including patrons consuming alcohol outside without a permit and operating food vendors illegally. On June 27, 2024, officers noted multiple parking violations and observed patrons attempting to leave with alcoholic beverages in plastic cups. Despite being informed of the establishment's operating hours, the agent on site insisted they could remain open later, leading to citations for disorderly conduct and allowing patrons to remain after hours.
In a later check on July 10, 2024, authorities confiscated liquor bottles that had been refilled and a pony keg of beer sourced from an unlicensed wholesaler. Additional violations included missing liquor invoices and amusement machines lacking the necessary public entertainment licenses.
As a result of these ongoing issues, citations have been issued to the business, which has been found guilty of multiple violations. The situation raises significant concerns about the establishment's management and its impact on community safety.