A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey, left multiple people injured Saturday evening as law enforcement launched an active investigation.
Police responded to reports of gunfire just after 8:45 p.m. near Route 22 and Gelb Avenue, according to CBS New York. Authorities have not confirmed the exact number of victims or the severity of injuries, though RLS Media reported that at least six people were shot.
A spokesperson for the Union County Prosecutor’s Office said, “This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.”
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A witness told CBS New York that a group of men entered the restaurant, went behind the counter and allegedly fired multiple shots, triggering panic inside the busy location.
Officers remained at the scene late into the night as investigators worked inside the restaurant and canvassed the surrounding parking lot. The area remained heavily secured as authorities gathered evidence and searched for leads.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she had been briefed on the shooting and wrote on X, “As local law enforcement continues their investigation, we remain in close contact with officials on the ground. My thoughts are with those who were injured in the shooting, and with their families. I am grateful to our first responders for their swift action and continued efforts to keep the community safe.”
I have been briefed on the shooting last night in Union Township. As local law enforcement continues their investigation, we remain in close contact with officials on the ground.
— Governor Mikie Sherrill (@GovSherrillNJ) April 12, 2026
My thoughts are with those who were injured in the shooting, and with their families.
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The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Pray for the victims fighting to recover, for families facing shock and fear and for first responders standing in the middle of chaos. Ask God to bring peace into a shaken community, justice where it is needed, and protection over every life touched by this violence.
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