PITTSBURGH – A South Side bar was shut down by court order after a violent incident over the weekend broke a safety agreement that had been put in place earlier.
Allegheny County Sheriff's deputies recently locked the doors of Capo's at 1401 East Carson Street. The bar was shut down by a temporary court order from District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. after a stabbing on Friday night left someone in critical condition.
According to authorities, the physical altercation that led to the stabbing broke out inside the venue, denoting a clear violation of a strict consent agreement the bar had previously entered into to remain open. Over the summer, Capo's management had acquiesced to nearly two dozen demands from the District Attorney's office intended to curb repeated safety issues and violence at the location.
"By allowing weapons inside, Capo's violated at least three provisions of that agreement," said a joint open letter from several community groups and local officials, including the South Side Community Council, Councilman Bob Charland, the South Side Chamber of Commerce, and the South Side Community Action Network.
The letter supported the closure, saying the rules meant to protect customers and the community had been broken. Councilman Bob Charland told TribLive, "I'm glad they're closing it now — it's a shame it took so long... Enough is enough."
The temporary shutdown stops Capo's and owner Nathan Presutti from selling or serving alcohol at the bar. A court hearing is set for December 7, 2026, where prosecutors will ask for a permanent closure.
In a prepared statement, the District Attorney's office noted, "The bar will remain closed pending the hearing," adding that it took these legal steps independently, based on facts gathered from the investigation into the consent agreement violations.
Check out this video for more details on the closure: Southside bar closed after latest violent incident. This quick update covers the recent stabbing at Capo's bar on Pittsburgh's South Side and the judge's decision to order a temporary shutdown due to ongoing safety concerns.
