Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting: 1 Dead, 6 Injured, No Arrests, Authorities Say

UNION, NJ — One person was killed and six were injured in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A in Union, according to authorities, who said no one was immediately arrested.

Police responded around 9 p.m. to the fast food restaurant on Route 22 and found seven victims, one of whom was pronounced dead, authorities said. The remaining six victims suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, according to authorities.

“This is an active and ongoing investigation,” the Union County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release Sunday afternoon. “While no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals this does not appear to be a random act of violence and that there is no immediate ongoing threat to the general public.”

Chick-fil-A declined to comment on the shooting, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Sunday morning that her administration was briefed and remained in close contact with officials on the ground.

"My thoughts are with those who were injured in the shooting, and with their families,” Sherrill said. “I am grateful to our first responders for their swift action and continued efforts to keep the community safe.”

Anyone with information is asked to report it to Union County Homicide Task Force Detective Edward Mack at 908-347-2212, Sgt. Jennifer Smith at 908-759-8254 or Union Police Department Detective Teon Freeman at 908-851-5033.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously at 908-654-8477 or uctip.org. Submission of such anonymous tips resulting in an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.