Juan Velazquez Hernandez, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot on February 5, 2020, at La Poblanita Bar and Grill located at 1925 Westinghouse Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. when a 911 call reported an active robbery at the restaurant. Upon arrival, officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department found Hernandez inside the restaurant with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Hernandez was working for a business hired by the restaurant to perform maintenance on kitchen equipment at the time of the shooting. The restaurant was closed when the incident took place.
The investigation led to the arrest of Raheem Kawon Fuller, who was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and first-degree kidnapping. Fuller was apprehended near the 700 block of Westinghouse Boulevard on February 7, 2020, after a foot chase with police officers. He was subsequently interviewed by detectives and taken into custody by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. The CMPD did not fire any shots during the incident as they did not perceive an immediate threat.
The case has garnered attention due to the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the subsequent arrest of Fuller. The investigation is ongoing, and further details about the motive and any potential connections between the suspect and the victim are yet to be disclosed. Hernandez's family has been notified of his death, and they are seeking justice for the tragic loss of their loved one.
