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Chick‑fil‑A shooting in Union Township leaves one dead

newsApr 12, 2026621

Masked gunmen opened fire inside a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union Township, New Jersey, Saturday night, shooting at least six people and killing one. Employees said multiple masked attackers jumped the counter and wounded both co-workers and customers. Union Township police say the incident is under active investigation and officials have released no arrests, suspect descriptions, or motive.

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Masked gunmen opened fire at Chick-fil-A on Route 22 Saturday night.
At least six people were shot, including one person killed.
Union Township police are investigating; no arrests or motive have been released.
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