TWIN FALLS: The Twin Falls shooting killed three people, including the suspected gunman and an In-N-Out employee, and wounded at least seven others in Idaho on August 1.
The Associated Press cited city spokesperson Joshua Palmer as confirming the updated casualty figures. Earlier reports had listed between two and five injured people as authorities gathered information from hospitals and witnesses.
Police responded near the newly opened In-N-Out Burger on Blue Lakes Boulevard at 2:29 pm MDT.
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said the suspected shooter had died and no longer posed a public threat. However, investigators had not released the person’s identity or determined a motive.
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In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder confirmed in a social media statement that an employee was among those killed. She said her “heart is broken” and pledged support for the victims’ families.
Emergency crews transported multiple victims to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Centre. The attack unfolded in a busy commercial area where hundreds of potential witnesses were present, Hicks said.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted local authorities with the investigation. Police closed surrounding roads while officers processed the scene and interviewed witnesses.
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An official city alert also urged the public to avoid circulating unverified claims about the shooter. Authorities asked witnesses with information to contact the police.
