Another Mingles Related Shooting
A 22-year old man was shot at Mingles early Friday morning around 2am. According to the article in today's Oakland Tribune, the man claims to have been shot just outside the front entrance, while nightclub owner John Ivey Sr. claims that he was shot blocks away. In any case, Mr. Ivey is probably right in guessing that his nightclub will get the blame regardless of where he was shot. Just the fact that the man in question had been at the club is a factor.

Hearing Officer Barbara Killey was quoted as saying that she will review the report on the incident and make a decision as to whether to take action against the club. Mingles has been in discussions for some time with her and the OPD in regards to adding more security and changing the dress code, the latter which Mr. Ivey has resisted until now. According to the Tribune article Mr. Ivey has said that he was implementing a new dress code this weekend. The trick will be to see if Mingles sticks with a new dress code for the long term or whether they give up after a single weekend.
Posted 3/18/2006