Key Points: Twin Falls Idaho Shooting
- Twin Falls Idaho shooting struck a busy In-N-Out location Saturday afternoon
- At least three people are dead and two others injured, officials confirm
- The suspected shooter is also dead, believed from a self-inflicted gunshot
- Police say the threat to the community has ended, though motive remains unknown
A quiet Saturday afternoon in southern Idaho turned into chaos when gunfire erupted at one of Twin Falls’ busiest commercial areas.
What Happened During The Twin Falls Idaho Shooting
The shooting began around 2:23 p.m. local time near the In-N-Out Burger location on Blue Lakes Boulevard, according to Twin Falls Police.
Social media video showed customers and employees, some still wearing their red In-N-Out aprons, running frantically through the parking lot as gunshots rang out.
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed at a Saturday evening news conference that the incident resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
City spokesperson Josh Palmer told reporters at least three people had died and two more were injured, though officials cautioned those numbers could still change.
Where Things Stand With The Suspect
Here’s what police have confirmed about the gunman. The suspected shooter is dead, found nearby the restaurant, according to Chief Hicks.
Jerome Police Chief Duane Rubink told CNN it appears the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, though investigators are still working to confirm every detail.
Neither the shooter’s identity nor his motive has been released publicly. Hicks said authorities are actively working to answer both questions “in the next coming days.”
Video reportedly circulating online appears to show the suspect firing at a parked vehicle before walking through the restaurant’s drive-thru lane, though police haven’t officially confirmed these clips.
How Twin Falls Responded
The response was immediate and extensive. Police shut down roads throughout the area, including the Perrine Bridge connecting the city to Interstate 84, before later reopening them.
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center issued a critical alert urging the public to avoid the hospital unless facing an actual emergency, as it treated victims from the scene.
Investigators say they’re now working through an enormous task. Chief Hicks noted police have “hundreds of people” to interview who were in the area when the shooting occurred.
The FBI confirmed agents responded to the scene to assist local law enforcement with the ongoing investigation.
A Community In Mourning
Idaho Gov. Brad Little addressed the tragedy directly on social media, asking residents to keep the Twin Falls community in their prayers.
“May God bring comfort to those who are grieving, healing to those who were injured, and strength to the entire community in the difficult days ahead,” Little wrote.
Twin Falls, home to more than 56,000 people about 130 miles southeast of Boise, now joins a growing list of American communities where ordinary gathering spots have become scenes of sudden violence.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact dispatch directly at 208-735-4357 as the investigation continues into the days ahead.