Apex native Drew Pescaro eats first real meal since being injured in UNC Charlotte shooting

Thursday, May 16, 2019
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Drew Pescaro, the 19-year-old injured during the shooting at UNC Charlotte, shared another major recovery milestone on social media.

For the first time in 15 days, Pescaro was able to eat real food.
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He posted the following picture to his social media accounts, showing himself enjoying a grilled cheese, fries, pineapple, ice cream, cookie and sweet tea.



This update comes after Pescaro posted a video showing himself taking his first steps without a walker.

Pescaro was one of four people injured when alleged gunman 22-year-old Trystan Andrew Terrell opened fire on campus on April 30.
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Reed Parlier, 19, and Riley Howell, 21, were killed during the tragic event.

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