A Charlotte restaurateur and father of seven, Carlos Abrahams, was found dead in his car on Saturday near the intersection of Choate Road and Carowinds Boulevard, according to his family. Abrahams owned Crav'n Caribbean, operating both a brick-and-mortar spot and a food truck, and had become a familiar face in the Steele Creek community after the birth of his quadruplets in December 2024. News of his death has sparked a wave of condolences online and a fundraiser to help cover the family's immediate needs.
According to Charlotte Alerts News, emergency crews responded to the Choate Road and Carowinds Boulevard area on June 20 and found Abrahams inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head. The outlet reports he was pronounced dead at the scene. The story also states that the Mecklenburg County medical examiner has preliminarily ruled the death a suicide, although a full report has not yet been released. Charlotte Alerts News further reports that Abrahams served in the Marines and is survived by his wife and seven children.
His wife, Ronjera, shared the news publicly in an update on the family’s GoFundMe page, writing that "my husband passed away on 6/20/26." The fundraiser, originally launched when the couple were preparing for the arrival of their quadruplets, has since filled up with condolences, tributes and offers of practical assistance.
The Abrahams family drew local media attention when the quadruplets were born. WBTV reported that the babies - Ariayah, Aniyah, Cayden and Carter - arrived on Dec. 2, 2024, spending 36 days in the NICU before coming home. In the months that followed, Ronjera and Carlos documented life with their growing family on social media and made public appeals for help with transportation and childcare.
Crav'n Caribbean and community
Abrahams grew Crav'n Caribbean from a food truck into a location inside City Kitch in Charlotte, gaining extra visibility after a viral review and subsequent media features, according to WCCB. A trademark application for the Crav'n name filed in May 2026 carries Abrahams' electronic signature and links him directly to the brand and its menu items, according to the filing.
The family’s GoFundMe currently lists more than $55,000 raised toward a $100,000 goal to help cover basic expenses and childcare. Neighbors, customers and fellow restaurant owners have left messages of sympathy online, while community members quoted by local outlets have expressed shock and urged that the family be given space to grieve.
Officials and next steps
As reported by Charlotte Alerts News, the Mecklenburg County medical examiner has preliminarily classified Abrahams' death as a suicide. Final autopsy results and any related law enforcement statements typically follow after all testing is completed and next of kin have been formally notified, and county officials have not yet issued a detailed public report.
If you or someone you know needs help
Because Abrahams served in the Marines, some community members have framed his death within broader concerns about veterans' mental health, and have highlighted available resources. Veterans can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. General crisis support and more information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are available from SAMHSA.
