Greensboro Banquet Hall Closed After Shooting
Officials ordered the Royal Banquet Hall closed following a shooting that injured nine people.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Violence
The Greensboro Police Department held a news conference to address a shooting at the Royal Banquet Hall that left nine people injured, including four teenagers. Following the incident, city officials conducted a safety inspection that resulted in the business being ordered to remain closed.
Why it matters
The closure serves as a regulatory response to the violence at the facility and the discovery of significant safety risks. City authorities are using building and fire code inspections to maintain security at the location following the August shooting.
Carlos Withers, 21, and Edward Lindsay III, 24, were arrested and charged with going armed to the terror of the people. The investigation into the August 2026 shooting remains ongoing as authorities process the legal charges.
The players
Greensboro Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating the August shooting and overseeing public safety at the hall.
Carlos Withers
He is a 21-year-old suspect who was arrested and charged with going armed to the terror of the people.
Edward Lindsay III
He is a 24-year-old suspect who was arrested and charged with going armed to the terror of the people.
The details
A joint safety review involving the Greensboro Police, alcohol law enforcement, electrical inspectors, and the fire department uncovered multiple code violations at the 3821 W. Gate City Blvd. property. These findings were used to prevent the venue from reopening to the public after the August shooting.
Timeline
The shooting injured nine people at the hall in August 2026.
The Greensboro Police Department held a news conference on October 6, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Legal Context
The charges against these suspects are based on North Carolina's going armed to the terror of the people statute, which provides a standard for legal prosecution in cases involving public displays of weapons. This reflects a growing trend of municipal authorities using public nuisance and safety codes to shutter venues associated with criminal activity.
Local residents and visitors should be aware that the Royal Banquet Hall remains closed indefinitely due to safety violations. The city's inter-departmental inspection team will continue to monitor the property to ensure no unauthorized gatherings occur.
The takeaway
The city's rapid response demonstrates how safety and building code inspections can be used as tools to address violence at private venues. Residents should monitor local government announcements for any future status changes regarding the facility.
Further reading
For more updates on community safety, visit the Violence section.
