HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A popular bar in Huntington has had its liquor license suspended by the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
The suspension comes on the heels of a fatal shooting outside of the Hot Corner Bar in the 1400 block of 4th Avenue in Huntington early Sunday morning.
West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) said the liquor license was suspended for 10 days, effective Monday, and it is standard protocol for suspension following an incident of this nature.
WVABCA said it will work with local officials on the investigation into the shooting death of 19-year-old Tyler Asbury and decide on further action, according to WSAZ-TV.
Asbury was shot following a fight amongst two parties outside the bar. He died Sunday evening from injuries sustained in the shooting.
Huntington Police said the fight between the two parties began inside the bar.
The legal age to consume alcohol is 21.
Huntington Police are investigating the case as a homicide and have not released any information as far as suspects or arrests in the case.