Shooter killed after multiple fatalities at Twin Falls In-N-Out restaurant
A shooting at an In-N-Out burger outlet in Twin Falls, Idaho, left several people dead and injured; the gunman died from a self-inflicted wound and shelter-in-place orders were lifted.
A shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, officials said. The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and police have lifted shelter-in-place orders.
"We believe that the threat to the community is over," Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks told reporters.
"It appears there was one shooter who is deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot," Jerome Police Chief Duane Rubink said.
City public information officer Josh Palmer confirmed that authorities are still investigating the incident and are working to identify the shooter and determine a motive. He cautioned the public about misinformation circulating on social media.
The restaurant, which had opened a week earlier, was located in a busy commercial district on the north side of Twin Falls. Video from the scene showed customers and staff fleeing into the parking lot after hearing gunfire.
Twin Falls Police have not released an exact fatality count, but earlier reports indicated at least three people were killed. Roads near the site and the nearby Perrine Bridge were temporarily closed as investigators continued their work.
State officials expressed appreciation for first-responders, and the investigation is expected to continue into the evening.