In brief
On Saturday night, a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A resulted in one fatality and six injuries. The Union County Prosecutor's Office reported that the incident was not random and is under investigation by the Homicide Task Force. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill expressed condolences and urged anyone with information to come forward. Recovery of those injured is expected to be non-life-threatening.
UNION, N.J. (AP) — A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey has left one person dead and six others injured, according to local police. The tragic event unfolded around 9 p.m. on Saturday, with investigators indicating that the attack was targeted, not random. The Union County Prosecutor's Office has stated that while no arrests have been made, there is currently no ongoing threat to the public.Eyewitness accounts reveal that a ride share driver reported hearing over seven shots fired as he approached the scene. The injuries sustained by those affected are reportedly not life-threatening. In a statement shared on social media, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill expressed heartfelt condolences to the victim's loved ones and wished a speedy recovery for those injured, urging anyone with pertinent information to assist the investigation. A spokesperson for Chick-fil-A opted not to comment on the situation pending ongoing inquiries by the Homicide Task Force from the county prosecutor's office.
