Idaho Restaurant Shooting
Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Seven Injured; Gunman Found Deceased
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A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday afternoon, killing three people and injuring seven others, some in critical condition, according to Post Register. The attack happened around 2 p.m. in a busy shopping plaza where hundreds of people were gathered.
The suspected shooter was found dead near the restaurant after the attack, Henry Herald reported. It is not yet clear whether he will be counted among the fatalities. Police say they believe the threat to the community is over.
Police Chief Says Community Threat Is Over
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks addressed the public after the shooting. He said investigators believe the danger has passed. Officers found the suspected gunman dead near the scene, NBC Right Now reported. Police have not yet released his name.
The motive for the attack remains unknown. Authorities are still working to confirm the shooter's identity. The investigation is active and ongoing, according to Idaho Press.
Shooting Struck a Crowded Weekend Shopping Area
The In-N-Out Burger sits inside a busy shopping plaza in Twin Falls, a city of roughly 50,000 people in southern Idaho. The shooting happened on a Saturday afternoon, one of the busiest times of the week for the area. Hundreds of people were nearby when the gunfire broke out, according to Erie News Now.
Seven people were taken to area hospitals after the shooting. Some of those victims are in critical condition, Lufkin Daily News reported. The number of lives hanging in the balance could change as doctors treat the wounded.
Gunman Found Dead, Fatality Count Still Unclear
Three victims were confirmed dead at the scene, according to a Twin Falls city spokesman cited by Herald Bulletin. The suspected shooter was also found dead nearby. Officials have not confirmed whether the gunman will be added to the official death toll, leaving the final count uncertain.
Authorities have not said whether the shooter acted alone or had any connection to the victims. No additional suspects are being sought, according to Corsicana Daily Sun. Police have not released the names of the victims or the gunman pending family notification.
Twin Falls Community Reacts to the Deadly Attack
Twin Falls is not a large city, and a mass shooting at a well-known fast food chain sent shock through the region. In-N-Out Burger is a popular chain largely known in western states. Locals and shoppers who were in the plaza at the time of the shooting fled the area, according to Yakima Herald.
Local and state authorities are working together on the investigation, Daily Item reported. Officials have not said when more details about the shooter or his motive will be released. The scene remained active for hours after the initial attack.
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