N.J. man charged in N.J. Chick-fil-A mass shooting that left 1 dead, 6 others injured
By Chris Sheldon
Published on May 1, 2026.
A 20-year-old Newark man has been charged with murdering one person and injuring six others at a Union Chick-fil-A last month. The victim was identified as 23-year old New York City resident Malek Shepherd. Sixteen other people were injured in the incident. The incident occurred at the same time as the shooting.