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Popular Atlanta nightclub Michael Gideon owner fatally shot

Atlanta, Georgia – For the past 30 years, Michael Gideon was known for throwing Atlanta’s most lavish parties with his brother, Alex.

Both Michael and Alex first financed their club promotion business by working as parking valets. They eventually saved enough money to buy a club of their own, and would later become two of Atlanta’s most prominent figures in the club scene. Drawing people from all over the country to Atlanta for their exclusive parties.

Early Saturday morning, Michael was fatally shot in the parking lot of his lounge, Republic. It is reported that Gideon personally kicked a patron out of the club. The following morning the patron waited for Gideon to exit the building and fatally shot him.

Authorities are investigating the shooting and have not identified anyone as the shooter. Gideon leaves behind a wife and two kids.

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