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NJ authorities identify victim in fatal Chick-fil-A mass shooting
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Giulia Heyward
Published Apr 13, 2026
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New Jersey authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot in a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A over the weekend.
The victim, Malek Shepherd, was a 23-year-old New York City resident who had been a customer at the fast food restaurant, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Union police.
Shepherd was one of seven people shot Saturday night at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union Township, roughly 20 miles outside Manhattan, authorities said.
The six other victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment, according to the prosecutor’s office.
Officials said there is no ongoing threat to the public. No arrests have been announced.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have previously said the shooting does not appear to be a random act of violence.
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Giulia Heyward
Giulia Heyward is a breaking news reporter on the Day-Of desk. She previously worked at NPR, as a breaking news reporter, and the New York Times, as a reporting fellow on the national desk. Her work has also appeared in CNN, The Atlantic and Politico. Got a tip? Email [email protected] or more securely on signal at 917-715-1458.
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