Police search for masked gunman after shooting at New Jersey fast-food restaurant

13 Apr 2026 • 2:51 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Multiple individuals were injured after several gunmen opened fire at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union Township, New Jersey, on Saturday night.
  • Police responded to reports of the shooting around 9 pm, with dashcam footage showing a suspect fleeing and customers running from the scene.
  • A 911 dispatcher audio indicated multiple victims, including one reportedly shot in the face, though official numbers of injured and any fatalities remain unconfirmed.
  • Witnesses reported that a group of men entered the restaurant, went behind the counter, and an altercation ensued, leading to multiple shots being fired, with employees among the injured.
  • New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill acknowledged the incident, stating that investigations are ongoing and expressing gratitude to first responders.

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