One person has died and at least six others were injured after a shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union Township, New Jersey, when a group of masked individuals stormed inside and opened fire.
Officials stated the incident was not random, though a specific motive has not yet been released.
⚠️ Evening attack leaves multiple casualties
According to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office:
- The incident occurred before 9:00 PM on April 11.
- One person was killed at the scene.
- Six others were injured, with non-life-threatening conditions.
This is recorded as the 100th mass shooting in the U.S. in 2026, occurring shortly after two consecutive shootings in Vine City that resulted in multiple casualties.
🎥 Masked suspects stormed behind the counter
According to witnesses:
- A group of masked individuals burst into the restaurant.
- They went straight behind the counter.
- Then they fired multiple shots.
Dashcam footage shows an individual holding a gun fleeing the scene after the crime.
One witness described the scene inside as looking like a “war zone.”
🚔 No arrests made, police on the hunt
Authorities have:
- Cordoned off the scene.
- Collected evidence.
- Called on the public to provide information.
To date, no suspects have been arrested, similar to the student killed in a California school shooting where the perpetrator remains at large.
Police are urging the public to provide information via a hotline, with a reward of up to $10,000 for assistance in solving the case.
