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One person has been killed and multiple people injured during a mass shooting at a New Jersey Chick-fil-A.
The horror unfolded at the restaurant in Union Township on Saturday night, sending terrified patrons scrambling and the business into lockdown.
At least six people were shot after gunfire erupted at around 8.40pm inside the crowded establishment, according to RLS Media.
A local living a block away told the Daily Mail that they could hear 'a ruckus' as well as sirens blaring hours after the shooting ended.
The father of a Chick-fil-A worker said his son told him multiple armed suspects in masks burst into the fast food chain.
The anonymous father described the busy eatery as a 'warzone' and said several of his son's co-workers had been injured.
Union County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson Lauren Farinas told NJ.com that it is conducting 'an active and ongoing investigation.'
'More information will be released as it becomes available,' she said.
At least six people were reportedly shot after gunfire erupted at around 8.40pm inside a crowded Chick-fil-A
Victims were seen loaded into ambulances after witnesses said at least seven shots rang out
The horror unfolded at the restaurant in Union Township on Saturday night
Another man whose girlfriend works at the restaurant told CBS that the group of suspects barged in and went directly behind the counter, firing multiple shots.
A Lyft driver told ABC that he was finishing a drop-off near the Chick-fil-A when he heard more than seven shots fired.
'I finished my trip over there, in the return zone. I heard the shots. When I finished the trip, I go to Chick-fil-A to buy two burgers - I see the police, I heard the shots very close,' he said.
The Chick-fil-A is located at 2139 US 22 in Union, New Jersey. The town is located just over 15 miles outside of New York City.
A parking lot off of Route 22 was also completely closed off amidst the violence.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jamel Holley posted a statement about the shooting on social media.
'Numerous people are injured & one confirmed dead as emergency crews are on the scene responding to a mass shooting after gunfire erupted inside a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey,' he wrote. 'Keep everyone in your prayers.'
The Union County Prosecutor's Office said it is conducting 'an active and ongoing investigation'
Authorities have yet to provide details on potential suspects or possible motives.
Police from multiple jurisdictions were seen at the scene.
The Daily Mail contacted the Union Township Police Department for more information.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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