One dead and multiple people injured after 'masked' gunman open fire at a Chick-fil-A

Published: 04:26, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 04:58, 12 April 2026 One person has been killed and multiple people injured during a mass shooting at a New Jersey Chick-fil-A. The horror unfolded at the restaurant in Union Township on Saturday night, sending terrified patrons scrambling and the business into lockdown. At least six people were shot after gunfire erupted at around 8.40pm inside the crowded establishment, according to RLS Media. Responding officers rushed to the scene as social media footage showed a large emergency response at the restaurant. Officers were seen going in and out of the restaurant. According to a spokesperson for the Union County Prosecutor's Office, the investigation is ongoing.  'This is an active and ongoing investigation,' Lauren Farinas told NJ.com. 'More information will be released as it becomes available.'  The father of one of the restaurant's employees said his son told him multiple suspects in masks entered the fast food chain.  Several of the employee's coworkers were reportedly injured in the shooting.  At least six people were shot after gunfire erupted at around 8.40pm inside the crowded establishment, sources said Victims were seen loaded into amulences after witnesses said at least seven shots rang out The anonymous father said the eatery had become a 'warzone.'  Another man whose girlfriend works at the restaurant told CBS that the group of suspects barged in and went directly behind the counter, firing multiple shots.  A Lyft driver told ABC that he was finishing a drop-off near the Chick-fil-a when he heard more than seven shots fired.  'I finished my trip over there, in the return zone. I heard the shots. When I finished the trip, I go to Chick-fil-A to buy two burgers - I see the police, I heard the shots very close,' he said.  The Chick-fil-A is located at 2139 US 22 in Union, New Jersey. The town is located just over 15 miles outside of New York City.  Some alleged that the restaurant was placed on lockdown as the investigation continues A parking lot off of Route 22 was also completely closed off amidst the violence.  The Daily Mail contacted the Union Township Police Department for more information.   This is a developing story; check back for updates.  No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.