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Manhunt Underway After Shooting at Union, NJ Chick-fil-A Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Hurt

Prosecutors say the attack was targeted.

Overview

  • The shooting, which erupted Saturday around 9 p.m. at the Route 22 restaurant, left one person dead and six others injured.
  • Witnesses said several masked men went behind the counter and opened fire, and police locked down the restaurant as employees and customers sheltered.
  • Investigators report no arrests, say the violence does not appear random, and state there is no immediate ongoing threat to the public.
  • Dashcam video circulating online appears to show a masked suspect fleeing with a gun, and a multi-agency homicide team is reviewing video and witness accounts.
  • Union County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $10,000 for tips at 908-654-TIPS or uctip.org, and officials have not released identities or a confirmed motive as the probe continues.