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US: At least 3 dead, 2 injured in Idaho In-N-Out shooting

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulted in at least three deaths and two injuries.
  • Police confirmed one shooter died, but it is unclear if they are included in the death toll. The motive remains under investigation.
  • The shelter-in-place order has been lifted, and roads have reopened, though a nearby Chick-fil-A temporarily closed for safety.

A shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Sunday afternoon left at least three people dead and two injured, with authorities stating the casualty count could rise. Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed that one shooter died but did not specify if this individual was among the three fatalities. The identity of the shooter and their motive are still being investigated.

At least two individuals sustained injuries in the incident, according to city spokesperson Josh Palmer. Details regarding the victims' identities or the severity of their injuries have not been released. The area, which includes several large stores and a movie theater, is no longer considered a threat, and the shelter-in-place order has been lifted, with roads reopened.

One shooter is deceased, but we are not releasing whether they are included in the three deceased at this time.

โ€” Matthew HicksTwin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks stated the status of the shooter in relation to the fatalities.

However, a nearby Chick-fil-A temporarily closed its doors for the remainder of Sunday as a precautionary safety measure. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. local time.

At least two individuals were injured in the shooting incident, and that number is expected to increase.

โ€” Josh PalmerCity spokesperson Josh Palmer provided an update on the number of injured.
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