Shooting near Taylorsville fast food restaurant under investigation, police say

TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — A shooting that happened Monday at a fast food restaurant near a busy area of Taylorsville is under investigation, police confirmed to Channel 9.

The shooting was reported just after noon at a combination Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell restaurant near the intersection of Main Ave. and Liledoun Road.

Taylorsville Police Chief Douglas Bowman told Channel 9 that about 20 shell casings were found outside of the KFC.

Bowman said a victim was shot and then ran into the restaurant. The victim was airlifted to a hospital, but their current condition isn’t known. Their identity hasn’t been released.

One witness showed Channel 9 where the gunfire hit the side of his work truck. Nathan Cox said he was eating lunch when a man came in and collapsed on the floor.

“[He was] screaming and he kind of came in and he fell down on the floor, and luckily there were some cops in there eating with us,” Cox said.

Bowman said two of his officers rushed to the victim to provide medical assistance before more help could arrive.

When the shooting was reported, several schools near the area enacted safety protocols. Alexander Central High School and Taylorsville Elementary School were within a few blocks of the reported scene.

On Tuesday, Chief Bowman sent an update saying investigators are looking for a suspect vehicle and a person of interest after the shooting. The person of interest was identified as Kalill Isbell. A photo of the vehicle was provided by police.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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