- Three people have been killed and seven others wounded after a gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in the US state of Idaho.
- The gunman was among the dead following the attack in Twin Falls on Saturday afternoon, Chief of Police Matthew Hicks said.
- A witness reported seeing someone armed with an AR-style rifle exit the drive-through and then be fired upon by a man with a pistol.
- Video footage shows an unidentified man armed with a handgun bravely taking on the active shooter in Idaho.
- The 'hero' is being praised online for his courage, with some branding him a 'patriot' who risked his life to save others.
- City spokesperson Josh Palmer stated that investigators believed there was one attacker and were working to identify him.
- Idaho Senator Mike Crapo expressed gratitude for the swift response of Idaho’s first responders.
- Lane Koehn, a witness, described the scene as chaotic and recounted seeing an employee drag a woman with a gunshot wound to safety.
Three people have died and seven others were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon. The gunman, armed with an AR-style rifle, was also killed, but his identity remains unconfirmed.
Witness Lane Koehn described the scene as chaotic, stating he saw the shooter exit the drive-through before being confronted by a civilian with a handgun. “I guess this is why the Second Amendment exists,” Koehn remarked, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding gun rights in America.
The unidentified civilian, dubbed a “hero” online, was recorded engaging the shooter, prompting praise for his actions. One social media user referred to him as a “good guy with a gun” who took on a “bad guy with a gun”, effectively making the shooter retreat.
City spokesperson Josh Palmer confirmed that investigators believe there was only one attacker and are working to identify him and the victims. “We believe the threat to the community is over,” said Police Chief Matthew Hicks, as authorities continue to assess the situation and notify relatives of the victims.6
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo expressed gratitude for the swift response of first responders, emphasizing the importance of community safety in the wake of such tragedies.7
“Witness Lane Koehn saw the rifle-armed attacker exit the drive-through, a man with a pistol fire on him, and an employee drag a woman shot in the chest to safety. Police Chief Matthew Hicks said the threat to the community is over, though the shooter's identity and motive were still being investigated.”
