Manhunt underway for gunman after one killed and six injured in outside Union restaurant Chick‑fil‑A
The shooting happened around 9 p.m. at a Chick‑fil‑A along Route 22, where a heavy police and emergency response flooded the parking lot.
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A manhunt is ongoing for the person responsible for a deadly mass shooting outside a Union restaurant that left one person dead and six others injured Saturday night.
The shooting happened around 9 p.m. at a Chick‑fil‑A along Route 22, where a heavy police and emergency response flooded the parking lot.
Union County prosecutors said the suspected gunman is still at large and no arrests have been made.
Authorities said the person who was killed has not yet been identified.
Prosecutors said the six people who were injured were treated for wounds that were not life‑threatening.
Investigators said the preliminary evidence suggests the shooting was not a random act of violence.
Officials said there is no immediate ongoing threat to the general public.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill released a statement Sunday, saying her thoughts were with the victims and thanking first responders for their swift response.
Union Township Mayor Patricia Guerra‑Frazier also addressed the shooting, calling the community heartbroken and shaken by the violence.
She said the tragedy is a reminder of the work needed to keep communities safe and said violence has no place in Union.
One of the people who were injured was an East Orange resident, according to a social media post by East Orange Mayor Ted Green.
A News 12 crew on scene Saturday night saw the area completely blocked off with police vehicles and ambulances.
By Sunday morning, the scene had been cleared of officers.
Nearby business owners said the shooting has raised concerns about safety along the busy Route 22 corridor.
The Union County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting tips, which can be submitted anonymously, and said information leading to an indictment and conviction may result in a $10,000 reward.
Tips can be submitted by calling 908‑654‑8477.
It is unclear yet if the restaurant will open today.
