Three people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting on Saturday afternoon near an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, according to local authorities. The incident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m. local time when a shooter opened fire on several individuals. The shooter is reported to be among the deceased, as confirmed by Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks during a news conference on Saturday night.
Videos from the scene show people fleeing a shopping center parking lot amid the gunfire. Law enforcement is currently interviewing numerous witnesses who were present in the area at the time of the shooting. The identity of the shooter has not yet been released.
Chief Hicks mentioned that the exact number of fatalities was still being confirmed, as notifications to next-of-kin were ongoing. He also stated that several individuals are receiving treatment for injuries at a local hospital. The FBI is assisting with the investigation, and police have closed nearby roads and a bridge as part of their emergency response.
Twin Falls is located approximately two hours from Boise.