Multiple people shot at New Jersey Chick-fil-A as police hunt for masked gunman

Multiple people were injured after several gunmen opened fire at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey.Police responded to reports of a shooting at the fast-food stop in Union Township at around 9 p.m. Saturday.Dash cam footage shared online showed one alleged suspect, dressed in black, running from the scene holding a gun. Frightened customers were also seen fleeing the restaurant.The Independent has contacted Union Township police for more information.A 911 dispatcher audio recording obtained by CBS New York revealed that there were multiple victims, one of whom had been “shot in the face.” Pictures showed a heavy police presence at the scene.Multiple people were injured after several gunmen opened fire at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey (Google Maps)The New York Post also reported that six people had been injured and that one had died, although officials have not confirmed that.Witnesses told the outlet that a group of men had come into the restaurant and made their way behind the counter, where an altercation broke out and multiple shots were fired.Chick-fil-A employees were among the injured, another witness told CBS.In a statement shared online, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said, "I have been briefed on the shooting last night in Union Township. “As local law enforcement continues their investigation, we remain in close contact with officials on the ground. My thoughts are with those who were injured in the shooting, and with their families.“I am grateful to our first responders for their swift action and continued efforts to keep the community safe."Investigations are ongoing.