A downtown Spokane concert venue that was closed by police because of shootings says it's working with authorities to reopen.

The Knitting Factory has canceled an event this Friday as a cooling off gesture.

Police Chief Frank Straub closed the nightclub after four people were wounded in two separate shootings early Monday near the club. He calls it a public safety problem because of several shootings over the past year.

Managers have 20 days to appeal.

Club operator Greg Marchant says he's talking with police and the mayor's office to support the shooting investigations and the safety of patrons. He says a concert venue has operated at the location for nearly 10 years. He says it's difficult to control what happens outside.