- An active shooter opened fire at the Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger on Saturday afternoon, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries.
- A Twin Falls city spokesperson confirmed that three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically; police found the suspected gunman dead near the restaurant.
- Police Chief Matthew Hicks stated that the shooter was among the dead and that they were still determining the identity and motive.
- Witnesses reported seeing a man with an AR-style rifle and described a chaotic scene with people fleeing and gunfire erupting from the kitchen.
- The In-N-Out opened on 24 July as part of the company's recent expansion to Idaho, and multiple victims were taken to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center.
- The shooting occurred in a busy shopping area, prompting police to close the area around the restaurant while the Perrine Bridge reopened to traffic.
Three people were killed and seven injured in a mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after the restaurant's opening on July 24, during a busy time with hundreds present in the area.
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed that the shooter was among the deceased, stating, “We believe the threat to the community is over.” Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, with one witness, Lane Koehn, recalling seeing a man with an AR-style rifle emerge from the drive-thru.
Another witness, Nayeli Rodriguez, was inside the restaurant with her daughters when she heard gunfire. She recounted, “An employee said it was a shooting and told people to get down.” Rodriguez and her daughters were among the last to escape, aided by a stranger who shielded them.
Authorities are still investigating the shooter's identity and motive, with police urging the public to refrain from sharing unverified information. The area around the restaurant remains closed as law enforcement processes the scene. “It was a very chaotic scene,” Hicks added, emphasizing the ongoing investigation and the need for public cooperation.
Multiple victims were transported to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center, where hospital officials are coordinating with law enforcement. The community is left in shock as they grapple with the aftermath of this tragic event.
“Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said "We believe the threat to the community is over" as investigators worked to determine the shooter's identity and motive. The area around the restaurant remains closed, and witnesses reported seeing a gunman with an AR-style rifle firing at least three or four rounds.”
The Guardian
