ABC Permits Suspended At Dunn Bar After Fatal Shooting

DUNN, N.C. — Following an investigation by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), The 601 Bar’s ABC permits have been summarily suspended by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC Commission) reportedly after multiple acts of violence, most recently a fatal shooting in the early hours of August 2, 2026.

On Sunday, August 2, the Dunn Police Department responded to a reported shooting at The 601 Bar, located 601 N Fayetteville Ave. that left two individuals deceased and two others injured.

“Following an ALE investigation into violence and controlled substance violations linked to The 601 Bar, the ABC Commission suspended the establishment’s permits,” said Bryan House, Director of ALE. “While suspended, the business is prohibited from selling or serving any alcoholic beverages. We are hopeful this action will prevent future violence at this location and make this community safer.”

The 601 Bar has a long history of assaults and numerous calls for service, including fights, disturbances, controlled substance violations and ABC violations occurring on or around the licensed premises, according to ALE. As a result of the August 2 incident and the history of violence occurring at the location that was documented during the investigation, the ABC Commission has suspended the businesses ABC permits.