A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday left three people dead and seven others injured. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. at a restaurant that had opened just one week prior. Local authorities confirmed the location is a busy shopping area, and witnesses reported chaotic scenes as hundreds of people were nearby when the violence began.
Police found the body of the suspected gunman near the scene. City officials stated they are still working to identify the shooter and determine a motive for the attack. Because notification of family members is currently underway, the names and ages of the victims remain undisclosed. Some of the individuals hospitalized are in critical condition.
Eyewitnesses described seeing an individual with an AR-style rifle exit the drive-thru. One bystander reported observing a civilian with a pistol engage the shooter before authorities arrived. Emergency teams transported the wounded to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center. Hospital staff are coordinating with police as they manage the ongoing response to this incident.
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks informed the public that the immediate threat is over. Investigators are continuing to interview witnesses who were at the plaza during the time of the shooting. Further details regarding the identity of the gunman or the exact circumstances leading to the event will be provided as officials conclude their investigation.