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Shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, N.J., under investigation

Police are investigating a shooting that happened at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, on Saturday night.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting just after 8:45 p.m. at the restaurant on Route 22 near Gelb Avenue.

A man who said his girlfriend works at the restaurant told CBS News New York she said a group of men came into the store and went directly behind the counter, where they fired multiple shots.

A family member of another employee said there was some sort of altercation and that employees were injured in the violence.

Police have not confirmed any details regarding the incident at this time.

There was a large police presence at the scene late Saturday. Officers and employees could be seen inside the restaurant, and additional officers could be seen canvassing the parking lot.

The investigation is ongoing.

Stay with CBS News New York for the latest on this developing story.

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