One Killed, Six Injured in Shooting at Chick-fil-A
2319 United States Highway 22 W
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Summary
- A shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey, resulted in the death of 23-year-old Malek Shepherd and injuries to six others, who are expected to survive.
- The incident, involving several masked suspects, is believed to have targeted Shepherd specifically.
- The Union County Prosecutor's Office is investigating.
- If you have any information, tips can be submitted anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS or online at www.uctip.org. Any tips that lead to an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
Timeline
No life-threatening injuries were reported among the six surviving victims.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Malek Shepherd of New York City.
A group of men entered the restaurant, moved behind the counter, and then started shooting, according to witness accounts.
According to local news reports, the six other victims are thought to have been employees and bystanders, while the fatality is thought to be the intended target.
If you have any information, contact local law enforcement in Union, NJ. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at [908-654-TIPS](tel:908-654-8477) or online at [www.uctip.org](www.uctip.org). Any tips that lead to an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
The suspects were described as several masked people. No further information has been provided thus far.
Officials also noted that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence" and that there's no immediate ongoing threat to the public.
Officials said that the six people who were injured are expected to survive.
According to updates sourced via local news sources, six people were injured and one was killed in the shooting.
NJ Firefighters reported that at least five victims were tended to at the scene, three of whom were shot.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office is handling the investigation. No suspect description is currently available.
Responding police quickly secured the crime scene, and the injured victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
RLS Media reports an investigation is underway after gunfire erupted at the location around 8:40 p.m., wounding at least six people and killing one.
According to Samdesk, online sources are reporting a shooting at the Chick-fil-A with multiple injuries and one fatality. These reports are not confirmed.
Incident reported at 2319 United States Highway 22 W.
No life-threatening injuries were reported among the six surviving victims.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Malek Shepherd of New York City.
A group of men entered the restaurant, moved behind the counter, and then started shooting, according to witness accounts.
According to local news reports, the six other victims are thought to have been employees and bystanders, while the fatality is thought to be the intended target.
If you have any information, contact local law enforcement in Union, NJ. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at [908-654-TIPS](tel:908-654-8477) or online at [www.uctip.org](www.uctip.org). Any tips that lead to an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
The suspects were described as several masked people. No further information has been provided thus far.
Officials also noted that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence" and that there's no immediate ongoing threat to the public.
Officials said that the six people who were injured are expected to survive.
According to updates sourced via local news sources, six people were injured and one was killed in the shooting.
NJ Firefighters reported that at least five victims were tended to at the scene, three of whom were shot.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office is handling the investigation. No suspect description is currently available.
Responding police quickly secured the crime scene, and the injured victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
RLS Media reports an investigation is underway after gunfire erupted at the location around 8:40 p.m., wounding at least six people and killing one.
According to Samdesk, online sources are reporting a shooting at the Chick-fil-A with multiple injuries and one fatality. These reports are not confirmed.
Incident reported at 2319 United States Highway 22 W.
No life-threatening injuries were reported among the six surviving victims.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Malek Shepherd of New York City.
A group of men entered the restaurant, moved behind the counter, and then started shooting, according to witness accounts.
According to local news reports, the six other victims are thought to have been employees and bystanders, while the fatality is thought to be the intended target.
If you have any information, contact local law enforcement in Union, NJ. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at [908-654-TIPS](tel:908-654-8477) or online at [www.uctip.org](www.uctip.org). Any tips that lead to an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
The suspects were described as several masked people. No further information has been provided thus far.
Officials also noted that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence" and that there's no immediate ongoing threat to the public.
Officials said that the six people who were injured are expected to survive.
According to updates sourced via local news sources, six people were injured and one was killed in the shooting.
NJ Firefighters reported that at least five victims were tended to at the scene, three of whom were shot.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office is handling the investigation. No suspect description is currently available.
Responding police quickly secured the crime scene, and the injured victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
RLS Media reports an investigation is underway after gunfire erupted at the location around 8:40 p.m., wounding at least six people and killing one.
According to Samdesk, online sources are reporting a shooting at the Chick-fil-A with multiple injuries and one fatality. These reports are not confirmed.
Incident reported at 2319 United States Highway 22 W.
No life-threatening injuries were reported among the six surviving victims.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Malek Shepherd of New York City.
A group of men entered the restaurant, moved behind the counter, and then started shooting, according to witness accounts.
According to local news reports, the six other victims are thought to have been employees and bystanders, while the fatality is thought to be the intended target.
If you have any information, contact local law enforcement in Union, NJ. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at [908-654-TIPS](tel:908-654-8477) or online at [www.uctip.org](www.uctip.org). Any tips that lead to an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
The suspects were described as several masked people. No further information has been provided thus far.
Officials also noted that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence" and that there's no immediate ongoing threat to the public.
Officials said that the six people who were injured are expected to survive.
According to updates sourced via local news sources, six people were injured and one was killed in the shooting.
NJ Firefighters reported that at least five victims were tended to at the scene, three of whom were shot.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office is handling the investigation. No suspect description is currently available.
Responding police quickly secured the crime scene, and the injured victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
RLS Media reports an investigation is underway after gunfire erupted at the location around 8:40 p.m., wounding at least six people and killing one.
According to Samdesk, online sources are reporting a shooting at the Chick-fil-A with multiple injuries and one fatality. These reports are not confirmed.
Incident reported at 2319 United States Highway 22 W.
No life-threatening injuries were reported among the six surviving victims.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Malek Shepherd of New York City.
A group of men entered the restaurant, moved behind the counter, and then started shooting, according to witness accounts.
According to local news reports, the six other victims are thought to have been employees and bystanders, while the fatality is thought to be the intended target.
If you have any information, contact local law enforcement in Union, NJ. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at [908-654-TIPS](tel:908-654-8477) or online at [www.uctip.org](www.uctip.org). Any tips that lead to an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
The suspects were described as several masked people. No further information has been provided thus far.
Officials also noted that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence" and that there's no immediate ongoing threat to the public.
Officials said that the six people who were injured are expected to survive.
According to updates sourced via local news sources, six people were injured and one was killed in the shooting.
NJ Firefighters reported that at least five victims were tended to at the scene, three of whom were shot.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office is handling the investigation. No suspect description is currently available.
Responding police quickly secured the crime scene, and the injured victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
RLS Media reports an investigation is underway after gunfire erupted at the location around 8:40 p.m., wounding at least six people and killing one.
According to Samdesk, online sources are reporting a shooting at the Chick-fil-A with multiple injuries and one fatality. These reports are not confirmed.
Incident reported at 2319 United States Highway 22 W.
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I was in the driveway waiting for my order when this went down, scaryyyyy af. I hope they catch this dude wtf
@Norblit sheesh that had to be traumatic to witness
Bruh I swear to God if it's over a cold chicken sandwich I will loose my mind and hope for humanity itself
@DanielS2003 wouldnt shock me. look up the incident w the guy at little ceasers
Wtf we take our kid there all the time
@drbrown94 what u normally order?
Everyone's worried saying ain't they closed im worried about it said 6 of em masked fired from BEHIND THE COUNTER so they were in the workers area no one is finding that weird
I was in the driveway waiting for my order when this went down, scaryyyyy af. I hope they catch this dude wtf
@Norblit sheesh that had to be traumatic to witness
Bruh I swear to God if it's over a cold chicken sandwich I will loose my mind and hope for humanity itself
@DanielS2003 wouldnt shock me. look up the incident w the guy at little ceasers
Wtf we take our kid there all the time
@drbrown94 what u normally order?
Everyone's worried saying ain't they closed im worried about it said 6 of em masked fired from BEHIND THE COUNTER so they were in the workers area no one is finding that weird
I was in the driveway waiting for my order when this went down, scaryyyyy af. I hope they catch this dude wtf
@Norblit sheesh that had to be traumatic to witness
Bruh I swear to God if it's over a cold chicken sandwich I will loose my mind and hope for humanity itself
@DanielS2003 wouldnt shock me. look up the incident w the guy at little ceasers
Wtf we take our kid there all the time
@drbrown94 what u normally order?
Everyone's worried saying ain't they closed im worried about it said 6 of em masked fired from BEHIND THE COUNTER so they were in the workers area no one is finding that weird
I was in the driveway waiting for my order when this went down, scaryyyyy af. I hope they catch this dude wtf
@Norblit sheesh that had to be traumatic to witness
Bruh I swear to God if it's over a cold chicken sandwich I will loose my mind and hope for humanity itself
@DanielS2003 wouldnt shock me. look up the incident w the guy at little ceasers
Wtf we take our kid there all the time
@drbrown94 what u normally order?
Everyone's worried saying ain't they closed im worried about it said 6 of em masked fired from BEHIND THE COUNTER so they were in the workers area no one is finding that weird
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I was in the driveway waiting for my order when this went down, scaryyyyy af. I hope they catch this dude wtf
@Norblit sheesh that had to be traumatic to witness
Bruh I swear to God if it's over a cold chicken sandwich I will loose my mind and hope for humanity itself
@DanielS2003 wouldnt shock me. look up the incident w the guy at little ceasers
Wtf we take our kid there all the time
@drbrown94 what u normally order?
Everyone's worried saying ain't they closed im worried about it said 6 of em masked fired from BEHIND THE COUNTER so they were in the workers area no one is finding that weird