Idaho Shooting Update
Idaho Mass Shooting: Three Dead, Two Injured as Police Secure Scene
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A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing at least three people and wounding two others before police shot and killed him, according to AP. The attack left the community in shock and prompted authorities to urge the public to stay clear of the scene.
Twin Falls police asked all residents and visitors to "avoid the area so officers and first responders can work safely," according to The Independent. The shooter is dead, and no additional threats have been reported.
Gunman Opens Fire at Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger
The shooting took place at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police confirmed multiple fatalities at the scene. At least three people were killed and two more were injured, according to Post Register. The restaurant is a popular fast-food chain known for drawing large crowds.
Officers responded to the scene and confronted the shooter. The gunman was killed, ending the immediate threat, KTVO reported. Authorities moved quickly to secure the area and begin treating the wounded.
Police Secure the Scene and Urge Public to Stay Away
Law enforcement locked down the area around the restaurant. Police told the public to stay away so first responders could work without interference. "We are asking all residents and visitors to avoid the area so officers and first responders can work safely," officials said, according to The Independent.
Multiple agencies responded to the shooting, according to Rutland Herald. Officers worked to clear the scene and gather evidence. The full scope of injuries and the timeline of events were still being determined in the hours after the attack.
What We Know About the Shooter and Victims
Police confirmed the shooter is dead. No additional suspects were being sought, according to HNG News. The identities of the victims and the gunman had not been publicly released as of early reports. The motive behind the attack also remained unknown.
At least two people were injured and transported for medical care, Union Bulletin reported. Authorities gave no immediate update on the condition of the wounded. Investigators were working to piece together what led to the shooting.
Twin Falls Community Reacts to Deadly Attack
Twin Falls is a city of roughly 50,000 people in southern Idaho. Shootings of this scale are rare in the region. The attack at a busy fast-food restaurant sent a wave of fear through the community, according to WD Times.
Local and state officials were expected to address the shooting as more details emerged. Residents were urged to remain patient while police completed their work at the scene, Journal-News reported. The investigation was ongoing.
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