Chick-fil-A shooting in Union, New Jersey: Many injured in mass shooting; scary videos emerge | Hindustan Times
A mass shooting took place at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey on Saturday, reportedly leaving one dead and many injured as per RLS Media. The incident reportedly took place at the location along Route 22 around 8:40pm.
A heavy police presence was seen after the shooting at Chick Fil A in Union Township, New Jersey. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)
Authorities are reportedly investigating the incident where multiple shots were fired inside or near the place which is said to have been crowded at the time, the local news outlet added.
Many people rushed to safety as the shots rang out, causing panic at the time. As per the report at least six people were shot and one was pronounced dead at the scene. Others were taken to nearby hospitals to receive treatment. Their condition remains unknown.
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Union County Prosecutor’s Office is in charge of the investigation. Authorities have not given details of the suspect or shared a possible motive of the shooting.
Scary visuals from the scene showed massive police presence in front of the Chick-fil-A at Union Township.
Chick-fil-A shooting: Scary videos emerge
One video showed many police cars parked in front of the establishment with their lights on. “Multiple people have been shot at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey,” the post read.
Another added “Looks like a shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Large Fire Police EMS and Paramedic Response.”
It showed vehicles moving at a slow pace with massive police presence up ahead.
Several people reacted to the news of the shooting at Chick-fil-A. One remarked on Facebook “does anyone know what happened?? Prayers for everyone involved I saw those poor workers running down route 22 in fear.”
Another added “We just passed it…Praying for that victims and loved ones.” Yet another remarked “This is sad, and people always wonder why certain companies don’t want to open up here in NJ.”
A page on X re-shared a video from the incident and added “Heavy police, fire, and EMS response on scene. Details on victims and suspect still emerging—stay safe and avoid the area.”
The incident also left many people sending ‘prayers’ for those involved. A person who used to live in Union Township recalled how they’d frequent the fast-food chain outlet there. “That was my go to when I lived there,” they said on Facebook.
Another shared a close shave, commenting the incident took place ‘close to that time we were passing by there and my teen son was begging us to stop to get some sauce there’. They added “My heart goes out to all those who were injured or deceased.”
