Several people were shot within a restaurant in Union, New Jersey, on Saturday, stated local media referencing authorities.
Dramatic dashcam footage captured by @ghazish_ depicts a masked man running away from the restaurant while brandishing a handgun. Several other people can be seen escaping through the parking lot. The video has no voice.
Citing witnesses, ABC7 New York reported that several employees sustained injuries during the , and multiple suspects were observed wearing masks.
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- The video also shows terrified clients as several masked gunmen allegedly invaded the restaurant, breached the counter area, and discharged numerous round, NY Post reported.
- At least six persons sustained gunshot wounds during the tragic shooting, which included several staff members at the establishment located on Route 22, as per The Post.
- The incident took place shortly before 9 p.m. at the fast food restaurant located on Route 22 in Union, with some employees allegedly remaining inside as Union County police investigate the area, according to reports from WABC and CBS New York. However, the area has now been secured.
- A man, whose girlfriend is employed at the establishment, informed CBS that a gang of masked individuals burst in and discharged several rounds after gaining access behind the counter.
- “I got an unconscious witness. I’ve got one shot in the face … and I have at least two in the leg,” a 911 dispatcher can be heard stating in audio acquired by CBS News New York.
Family members narrate horror
According to family members, frightened employees were confined within the restaurant while law enforcement conducted their investigations.
The father of one staff member rushed to the restaurant after receiving a distressing call from his son, according to ABC7.
Upon his arrival, he described the environment as resembling a “war zone.”
A Lyft driver named Martin recounted hearing at least seven gunshots as he passed by while completing a nearby trip.
