Raleigh Sports Bar Loses Permits After Multiple Shootings

North Carolina ABC Commission suspends Touchdown Sports Bar's operating permits following a series of violent incidents.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:19am

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The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission has officially suspended the operating permits for Touchdown Sports Bar in Raleigh after the establishment experienced multiple shootings over the past year. The bar, located on New Bern Avenue, will have its permits revoked on March 19 as a result of the violent incidents.

Why it matters

The suspension of Touchdown Sports Bar's permits highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and gun violence in the Raleigh area. The sports bar had been the site of several shootings in recent years, raising questions about the establishment's ability to maintain a safe environment for patrons.

The details

According to the ABC Commission, the decision to suspend Touchdown Sports Bar's permits comes after a series of violent incidents at the establishment. On February 15, two people were shot at the bar, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. WRAL News also reported on multiple shootings at the bar in 2025, including incidents in October and June where individuals were injured.

  • On February 15, 2026, two people were shot at Touchdown Sports Bar.
  • In October 2025, a woman and two men were injured in a shooting at Touchdown Sports Bar.
  • In June 2025, a man had non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at Touchdown Sports Bar.

The players

North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission

The state agency responsible for regulating the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in North Carolina, including issuing and revoking permits for establishments that serve alcohol.

Touchdown Sports Bar

A sports bar located on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina that has experienced multiple shootings and will have its operating permits revoked by the ABC Commission.

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What’s next

The ABC Commission website outlines the process for the renewal and registration of liquor licenses, with the deadline being April 30. The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Touchdown Sports Bar to appeal the permit revocation.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in addressing gun violence and public safety concerns at establishments that serve alcohol. The suspension of Touchdown Sports Bar's permits serves as a warning to other businesses that they must prioritize the safety of their patrons or risk facing similar consequences.