Newark man arrested in fatal New Jersey Chick-Fil-A shooting
A Newark man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a New Jersey Chick-fil-A on April 11, 2026, that left one person dead and six injured. Jaheed Fields, 20, was charged with first-degree murder, six counts of attempted murder, and weapons offenses. Authorities have not disclosed a motive, but praised interagency cooperation in making the arrest.
- ▪Jaheed Fields was arrested nearly three weeks after the April 11 shooting at a Union Township Chick-fil-A.
- ▪One person, Malek Shepherd of New York City, was killed, and six others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
- ▪Witnesses reported that masked men stormed the restaurant and fired multiple shots after forcing their way behind the counter.
- ▪Fields was charged with first-degree murder, six counts of attempted murder, and weapons-related offenses.
- ▪Union County Prosecutor William Daniel emphasized the brazen nature of the attack in a public space meant to feel safe.
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Metro Newark man arrested in fatal New Jersey Chik-Fil-A shooting By Katherine Donlevy Published May 2, 2026, 12:38 p.m. ET A Newark man has been arrested and charged with murder after police said he opened fire in a New Jersey Chick-fil-A, killing a man and leaving six other people hurt. Jaheed Fields was busted nearly three weeks after the shooting in the Union Township fast food shop, county prosecutor William Daniel announced Friday. Fields, 20, was charged with one count of first-degree murder and six counts of attempted murder, as well as unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. 3 Jaheed Fields was arrested in connection with the April 11 mass shooting.
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