ATLANTA — An Atlanta club, Republic Lounge has closed its doors just days after its co-owner was shot and killed outside of the building.
The announcement posted on the club’s Instagram page was posted Friday evening with the caption reading “RIP @REPUBLICATL 2019 / 2023″.
Co-owner Michael Gidewon was shot and killed Feb. 4 outside of the club located on Brady Avenue.
According to police, they are searching for 39-year-old Jonathan David Soto. Police believe Soto is a suspect in the shooting incident.
A witness who works at the club said the gunman was a man Gidewon had kicked out for being too drunk.
Simon Guobadia, husband to Real Housewives Porsha Williams posted this on social media writing in part:
Shocking on the news of your passing is an understatement. As a family man, your loss touches me to my core.
Guobadia also provided the following statement:
My family and friends are devastated by the loss of Michael Gidewon. He was one of my friends. We jointly owned The Republic Lounge. He operated the lounge on a daily basis.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to can submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online www.StopCrimeATL.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637).
Crime Stoppers Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $2,000.
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