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A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others injured; officials say the attack was not random, there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the investigation remains active with no arrests at this time.
Six people were shot at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey — one killed and five wounded — and the investigation is ongoing with no suspect or motive released. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m., with officials and witnesses describing a chaotic scene; it is noted as the year’s 100th mass shooting in the U.S. per Gun Violence Archive, and Governor Mikie Sherrill said she was briefed and that authorities are continuing their inquiry.
A man accused of murdering his wife was found dead in Fairfield, Ohio. William Pratt, 55, called the police to report finding his wife, Katrina Pratt, 55, with a head injury and covered in blood. After arriving at the scene, authorities determined that Katrina was dead. During a controlled call with William, he confessed to the killing. William Pratt's body was later found deceased in a residence in Fairfield. Investigations are ongoing, and it was revealed that William had an ongoing case related to domestic violence.
William Pratt, a man from Clermont County, Ohio, confessed to murdering his wife in Union Township, according to court documents. Police responded to a report of an unresponsive person and found the victim with visible head injuries. Pratt's phone history indicated statements about killing the victim, and he later confessed when contacted by police. This is not his first arrest, as he had a temporary restraining order placed against him in July. The victim's identity has not been released.
A child who was severely injured in a crash in Union Township, Ohio, that killed a 19-year-old has died from their injuries, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred when the driver, Haley Denton, veered off the road, hitting a mailbox and a utility pole before overturning. Denton was pronounced dead at the scene, while her two passengers, including the child, were injured. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
A 42-year-old man, William Hornschemeier, died in a single-vehicle crash in Union Township, Ohio, after his vehicle struck trees and caught fire. Hornschemeier was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol use is suspected, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. This is the fifth fatal crash in Highland County in 2023.
Union Township in New Jersey commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War with a ceremony honoring veterans. The event included speeches, a wreath-laying ceremony, and the playing of Taps. The township also unveiled a new monument dedicated to the memory of those who served in the war.