Three Dead and Two Wounded in Twin Falls Restaurant Shooting
Authorities reported that three individuals were killed and two others sustained injuries during a shooting incident on Saturday at an In-N-Out Burger location in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Active Shooter Reported Inside Dining Area
City spokesperson Josh Palmer stated that Twin Falls police received an emergency call at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time regarding an active shooter positioned inside the dining area of the restaurant, which is situated on Blue Lakes Boulevard.
Suspect Located and Area Roads Closed
According to Mr. Palmer, the suspected shooter has since been located and poses no further threat, though authorities noted that the casualty total was expected to increase. In response to the incident, police restricted access to local roads and a nearby bridge, directing area residents to utilize alternate travel routes.
Emergency Response and Official Statements
State Attorney General Raul Labrador issued a statement on social media expressing support for the community while law enforcement and emergency personnel, including the Twin Falls Police, Idaho State Police, alongside local fire and paramedic units, worked to secure the scene. Officials confirmed that the precise chain of events leading up to the shooting remains unknown as the investigation continues.
