Gunfire erupted at Tacos El Nevado in east Charlotte yesterday, sending diners scrambling after a bullet struck the restaurant’s front door. Surveillance footage that later circulated shows people inside the taquería ducking for cover as shots ring out nearby.
Video obtained by WCNC captures the gunfire and the moment the bullet hits the door, with several patrons diving behind counters and tables. The station’s report documents the split-second panic as a normal visit for tacos turns into a scramble for safety.
Beloved Family-Run Taquería
Tacos El Nevado operates multiple locations in Charlotte and is a familiar staple along Central Avenue and South Boulevard. Axios Charlotte reported this month that the family behind the restaurant is opening a new Oaxacan concept on Central Avenue, underscoring how central the business is to the neighborhood’s food scene.
Neighborhood Tensions and Past Disruptions
The scare comes as small businesses in east Charlotte have already been juggling disruptions that add to safety concerns for owners and customers. WSOC documented a Border Patrol operation last November that prompted the restaurant to temporarily close, and neighbors say events like that leave lingering unease.
Initial reports did not identify any injuries or arrests connected to the latest incident. Authorities and restaurant representatives have not yet shared more information, and further details could emerge as the investigation continues.
