A mass shooting took place inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union Township, New Jersey, on Saturday night, and witnesses report that it was done by a “group” of masked men.
The shooting left one person dead and at least six others injured, according to multiple law enforcement and media reports.
The incident took place around 8:40 p.m., and witnesses described chaos as a group of masked gunmen entered the busy fast-food restaurant, went behind the counter, and opened fire.
According to a report from NJ.com, a man whose girlfriend works at the restaurant said that a group of men entered, went directly behind the counter, and fired multiple shots.
Another eyewitness, the father of an employee, told the local news that his son called him in a panic, reporting that multiple masked suspects had stormed inside and that several co-workers were injured.
He described the scene inside as a “warzone.”
Law enforcement officers arrived quickly and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
An officer could be heard on the police scanner saying, “I’ve got one shot in the face and at least two in the leg.”
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the others were transported to nearby hospitals.
The exact conditions of the surviving victims have not been publicly released.
A large police presence remained at the scene into the early morning hours, with the restaurant placed on lockdown.
Officers were seen canvassing the parking lot, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage.
Union Police and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office are leading the investigation.
Lauren Farinas, a spokeswoman for the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, said in a statement, “This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.”
No information has been released regarding the number of suspects, their identities, a possible motive, or any arrests.
This remains a developing story. The Gateway Pundit will provide updates as new details emerge.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities.
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