One Dead, Six Injured in Chick-fil-A Mass Shooting in Union, New Jersey
- One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union Township, New Jersey, on April 11, 2026.
- The incident occurred at the restaurant located on Route 22.
- Following the gunfire, the fast-food establishment was placed on lockdown.
One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union Township, New Jersey, on April 11, 2026.
The incident occurred at the restaurant located on Route 22. According to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, the shooting took place around 9 p.m. On Saturday night, though other reports indicate the event happened around 8:45 p.m.
Following the gunfire, the fast-food establishment was placed on lockdown. Authorities confirmed that as of Sunday afternoon, April 12, 2026, no arrests had been made as the investigation continued.
Investigation and Preliminary Findings
The Union County Prosecutor’s Office stated that preliminary investigations suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence. Officials noted there is no immediate ongoing threat to the general public.
Sources familiar with the matter told ABC News that the shooting appeared to be targeted and may have originated from a gang or drug dispute. This proves believed that the individual who was fatally shot was the intended target of the attack.
The other six victims injured in the shooting were identified by officials as either bystanders or employees of the restaurant.
Gov. Sherill
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 Sherill issued a statement on the morning of April 12, 2026, expressing thoughts for the injured victims and their families.