Authorities in Twin Falls, Idaho are responding to a fatal shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant that occurred Saturday afternoon. The incident began shortly before 2:30 p.m. local time, causing crowds at a nearby shopping center to flee the area. Footage captured at the scene shows witnesses running as gunshots rang out, while an individual appearing to hold a firearm was seen near the restaurant.
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed in a Saturday night press conference that multiple people were killed. While initial reports from city officials suggested at least three fatalities and two injuries, the police chief did not provide a final death toll during his statement. He noted that several other individuals are currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital for various injuries sustained during the event.
Chief Hicks also stated that the suspect is dead. He did not describe the circumstances of the gunman's death, noting that investigators are currently working to identify the individual and determine the motives for the attack. The investigation is active and police have been interviewing hundreds of witnesses who were in the immediate vicinity at the time of the gunfire.
Local law enforcement officials shut down roads and a bridge in the area to secure the scene. Agents from the FBI are assisting local police with the ongoing investigation. Residents remain under instructions to avoid the area while authorities process the site and collect evidence. Twin Falls is located in southern Idaho, approximately 120 miles southeast of Boise.