Following second shooting since February, Columbus restaurant closes long-standing Northside location

After 25 years, the Roosters Wings located at 2454 Dublin Granville Rd. has closed for good.

The eatery temporarily closed this location following a shooting at the restaurant on April 12 that left an employee hospitalized. Roosters announced that the closure would be permanent earlier today.

“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the closure of our 161/Cleveland Ave. Roosters location. Our team members and guests are the foundation of our business and their safety is our top priority,” A statement posted to Roosters’ social media accounts reads. “Thank you to everyone for 25 amazing years at this location. Thank you to all the guests that have brought so many smiles, laughs, and memories.”

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Many employees at the Dublin Granville Road restaurant will go on to work at other locations throughout the state, according to the statement.

Another incident at the location took place on Feb. 18. It involved 18 year old Jesus Castro, who shot and killed 18 year old Marshawn Davis in the eatery’s breezeway.

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