At least 3 killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
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At a glance
- Three people were killed and two were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
- The incident occurred before 2:30 p.m. local time on Saturday.
- Authorities stated the gunman is no longer considered a threat, but details remain unclear.
A shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulted in three fatalities and two injuries on Saturday afternoon. Local authorities responded to the scene shortly before 2:30 p.m. local time.
The incident began inside the restaurant, according to Joshua Palmer, a spokesperson for the city of Twin Falls. While the exact sequence of events is still under investigation, social media footage appears to show people fleeing a shopping center parking lot as gunshots ring out. One video captured an individual carrying what seemed to be a firearm near the restaurant.
The gunman is no longer considered a threat.
Palmer confirmed that the gunman is no longer considered a threat, though he did not specify if the suspect was in custody or if multiple individuals were involved. Law enforcement agencies, including the Idaho State Police and fire and paramedic crews, secured the area. Roads and a nearby bridge were temporarily closed but have since been reopened. Twin Falls is located in southern Idaho, approximately 120 miles southeast of Boise.
Idaho State Police, and fire and paramedic crews remain on scene working to secure the area.
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