A tragic shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, has left three people dead and seven others wounded at an In-N-Out Burger location. The restaurant, which opened only a week ago as part of the company's regional expansion, became the site of a violent attack Saturday afternoon.
In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder confirmed that one of the victims was an employee of the restaurant. She released a statement expressing deep sorrow for the loss of the staff member and extended prayers to the families affected by the incident. Local officials have not yet released the identities or ages of the victims, citing the need for family notifications.
Witnesses reported a chaotic scene at the busy shopping plaza around 2 p.m. on Saturday. One observer noted seeing a shooter carrying an AR-style rifle exit the drive-thru area. Other bystanders reported seeing staff members fleeing the building while customers hid in the kitchen to avoid the gunfire. Police responded quickly, locating the body of the suspected gunman in an area near the restaurant. While investigators are still working to determine the identity and motive of the perpetrator, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks stated that the threat to the community is over.
Medical teams transported multiple injured people to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center. Hospital staff are coordinating with emergency responders to manage the situation. The FBI has requested that members of the public provide any photos or video footage from the area that could aid the ongoing investigation.