A security guard for the Plaza Nightclub on Johnston Street next to the Incredible Pizza Company was wounded after being shot by an assailant in the club Wednesday morning.
According to Plaza Nightclub owner Shannon Wilkerson, a security issue occurred involving patron of the club on Christmas evening.
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The security issue was addressed by employees of the nightclub, Wilkerson said, but during the course of removing the patron from the club, the assailant pulled a gun and fired on a member of the Plaza's security staff.
Wilkerson confirmed the incident and said the employee was wounded in the shoulder.
He added that the incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m.
This is the second violent incident to occur at the Plaza Nightclub in less that six months.
The last incident involved a stabbing that left three young men injured.
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According to Plaza Nightclub owner Shannon Wilkerson, a security issue occurred involving patron of the club on Christmas evening.
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The security issue was addressed by employees of the nightclub, Wilkerson said, but during the course of removing the patron from the club, the assailant pulled a gun and fired on a member of the Plaza's security staff.
Wilkerson confirmed the incident and said the employee was wounded in the shoulder.
He added that the incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m.
This is the second violent incident to occur at the Plaza Nightclub in less that six months.
The last incident involved a stabbing that left three young men injured.
Check back with theadvertiser.com for more information as it becomes available.
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...EWS01/71226001
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