1 dead, multiple wounded in Bellevue Square shooting

[8ball]

I've been to Munchbar multiple times. Seems fine during the day, but I guess it gets rowdy at night.

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2012/12/1-killed-1-wounded-in-bar-shooting-in-bellevue/

Despite what the article implies, it's definitely part of the Bellevue Square mall complex.

Some of the other reports are saying multiple wounded, including possibly a bartender.

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[jimwsea]

Ban shopping malls.

 

[deen_ad]

If it's a bar (no one under 21) then guns were illegal to be there.

 

[bigboy67]

If it's a bar (no one under 21) then guns were illegal to be there.

Why's that?

 

[mikeskar]

Its not a bar u can have kids

 

[mikeskar]

No guns allowed in an establishment that is 21 and over

 

[novamind]

As I understand it Washington state law is no guns allowed if a sign say no minors allowed ( bars liquor stores etc.)then no guns are allowed there.

 

[bigboy67]

Is that just WA specific? Or fed law? Sorry, not too up on rules RE: carrying in bars. What if the bar owner wanted to carry for safety reasons, bank drops, etc?

 

[Seattle206]

Was actually there at Muchbar bar to grab a few drinks with friends and left at 11:30. Muchbar draws crowds from all over the greater seattle area. Lots of thugs and gangster wannabies frequent the eastside 'nightscene'.

 

[lola85]

Stopped by this place last summer. It was a total joke. Trendy *** bar located in a mall and people go in there and think they are hot bubblegum getting bottle service and what not. Definitely draws the thug crowd. I had one drink, laughed, then left to never return. Doesn't surprise me honestly...

 

[Nwcid]

In WA any area controlled by the state liquor board is off limits for firearms even with carry permit. The easiest way to tell if it is a controlled area is if there are legal signs saying under 21 not allowed. There are a few exceptions to the rule, being an owner is one.

RCW 9.41.300: Weapons prohibited in certain places

 

[8ball]

AFAIK Munchbar serves food to all ages during the day, and has a separate bar area that is 21 and over.

After dark they ask everyone for ID at the door, but I doubt that it changes the legal status of the area outside the bar.

And yes, I wouldn't be caught dead there at night.

 

[8ball]

Ja'mari Alexander Alan Jones, Seattle teen sought for murder at Munchbar in Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue Police said Tuesday they were still searching for 19-year-old Ja'mari Alexander Alan Jones and had secured an arrest warrant for the teen.

Jones is "a suspect in the murder of a 30-year-old man early this morning at the Munchbar in downtown Bellevue," Bellevue Police said in a statement. "Jones is believed to be armed and dangerous."

Jones was one of three teens arrested in 2008 for the beating death of Ed Michael, who is better known by his nickname "Tuba Man," CNN affiliate KOMO reported.

 

[lola85]

 

[ATCclears]

Arrested in a stolen car. This guy is just hopeless...

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/01/suspect-in-bellevue-bar-shooting-arrested/

 

[Bacchus]

Ban tubas.

 

[jauguston]

And making gun laws stricter would have prevented this how?

Jim

 

[ATCclears]

KIRO is reporting that the bar Munchbar has been permanently closed.

 

[Botte Hork]

And making gun laws stricter would have prevented this how?

Jim

Well, you know, you overzealous gun-nut.... IT'S FOR THE CHILDREN!!!!!1111oneoneeleven....

All with a big wink, in case the sarcasm slipped by.


To my knowledge, stealing cars is fairly strictly legislated as well as prosecuted throughout the US and the majority of the rest of the world, but for some strange strange reason it does not seem to stop some folks. Weird. They should do something about that, like keep them away from society for a while. And speak very sternly to them. That should teach 'em. Oh well, as long as we limit mag capacity and the scary military-ish looks of firearms we'll definitely solve all gun problems!

 

[Stomper]

KIRO is reporting that the bar Munchbar has been permanently closed.

They should have called the place, "Buttmunchbar".