Masked gunmen opened fire inside a Union, New Jersey Chick-fil-A on Saturday night, leaving multiple victims injured in what witnesses described as a warzone scene. The attack occurred just before 9 p.m. at the Route 22 location, with terrified workers trapped inside as Union County Police locked down the restaurant during the ongoing investigation.

Witness Accounts Paint Chaotic Scene

A Lyft driver identified as Martin was finishing a nearby trip when he heard more than seven gunshots ring out. He told reporters he was planning to stop at the restaurant for food when he encountered the heavy police presence. Meanwhile, workers inside called family members in panic as the violent incident unfolded. One employee’s father rushed to the scene after his son reported that several masked suspects had entered the establishment and multiple coworkers were injured in the shooting.

The father described arriving to find what he called a warzone, though Union County Police prevented him from entering as investigators worked to secure the crime scene. Workers remained inside the locked-down restaurant while authorities gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation, with prosecutors declining to release details about potential motives or suspect descriptions.

Investigation Continues as Details Emerge

Union County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed an active investigation is underway, but has not disclosed the number of victims, their conditions, or whether any suspects have been identified. The attack marks a troubling incident of violence in what should have been a routine Saturday evening at the popular fast-food chain. Law enforcement officials have not indicated whether this was a random act of violence, a targeted attack, or potentially a robbery attempt gone wrong.

Community Safety Concerns Rise

The shooting raises serious questions about public safety in commercial areas along busy Route 22, a major thoroughfare through Union County. Businesses and patrons expect basic security when visiting restaurants, yet this attack demonstrates how quickly violence can erupt in seemingly safe public spaces. As investigators work to piece together what happened, families of the workers and victims await answers about who carried out this attack and why. The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has urged anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.