Star Bar Shooting in Raleigh Triggers Employee Arrests and License Suspension

The Star Bar shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, has put the popular nightclub under serious legal scrutiny. The shooting, which occurred in the early hours of April 13, 2025, led to multiple arrests and the suspension of Star Bar’s alcohol licenses by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE).

Details of the Star Bar Shooting

According to ALE, the Star Bar shooting happened around 4 a.m. outside the nightclub on Trawick Road. Several rounds were fired, damaging multiple vehicles, including a van belonging to rapper OMB Peezy. While no injuries were reported, the shooting raised concerns about safety and compliance at the establishment. As a result, ALE immediately suspended Star Bar’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) permits due to ongoing violence and multiple regulatory violations.

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Star Bar Employees Facing Charges

The aftermath of the Star Bar shooting has led to serious criminal charges against several individuals affiliated with the nightclub:

• Chiantie Meheta Glover, 42, has been arrested on charges of selling alcohol after permissible hours and permitting disorderly conduct at the licensed establishment.

• Omar Dashajuan Knight, 38, faces felony obstruction of justice and is accused of permitting unlawful activities on licensed premises.

• Tyree Bridges, 28, from Georgia, currently has an active warrant for felony obstruction of justice and serving as an unlicensed armed security guard at the establishment.

• LaQuan Malachi Carter, 33, and Briauna Amari Isler, 25, also face pending warrants connected to the investigation.

• Darius Semaj McDougald, 34, has been arrested and charged with allowing consumption of alcohol after permitted hours and allowing disorderly activities on premises holding ABC licenses.

Star Bar’s History of Violence

The Star Bar shooting is not an isolated event. In August 2024, another shooting at the nightclub left two individuals injured. Additionally, Star Bar had its liquor license suspended back in 2020 after multiple violent altercations, including shootings and stabbings, were reported in and around the property.

Due to its troubled past, the nightclub has remained under ALE’s radar. The current investigation is ongoing, and officials indicate that further charges and enforcement actions may be forthcoming.