Shooter Strikes In-N-Out, 3 Dead and 5 Injured After Armed Citizen Intervenes

A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, has left three people dead and five others injured.

Emergency reports of a shooting were received at around 2:30 p.m. local time on the 1st.

The incident reportedly began inside the restaurant, prompting customers and staff to evacuate urgently following the gunfire.

[Matthew Hicks / Twin Falls Police Chief : This has been a very difficult day for Twin Falls. It's a tragic day. At this time, all I can confirm is that there was a shooting incident at the In-N-Out location resulting in fatalities. The exact number of fatalities is not yet confirmed.]

Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks stated during a press conference that the shooter was among the dead.

He also explained that there is currently believed to be no further threat to the local community.

However, the shooter's identity, motive, and the exact circumstances of the suspect's death have not yet been released.

Police are continuing to ascertain the exact number of dead and injured while contacting the families of the victims.

A witness who was at the scene described the tense moment of coming face-to-face with the gunman.

[Jaylin Sanchez / Witness : As I was running, I came face-to-face with the shooter, and he aimed his gun at me. I ducked behind a white car to find cover.]

Another witness stated that they saw a person holding a rifle emerging from the drive-thru area of the In-N-Out restaurant.

The witness also reported seeing a man fire back with a handgun, seemingly attempting to stop the shooter.

The witness mentioned hearing at least three to four gunshots, adding that it was unclear whether a specific individual was targeted.

The site of the shooting is a heavily frequented commercial district in southern Idaho, and hundreds of people were reportedly in the surrounding area at the time of the incident.

The injured were transported to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center near the accident area.

In-N-Out Burger Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick expressed condolences to customers, employees, and their families through a statement.

Reported by An Hyemin | Video by Na Hong-hee | Graphics by Lee Jung-joo | Produced by SBS Digital News
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