A shooting occurred at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, resulting in multiple fatalities, including the suspected shooter, according to police. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks reported that various law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, which he described as chaotic. The exact number of fatalities has not been confirmed as authorities are still notifying next of kin. Several individuals are receiving treatment for injuries at a local hospital.
Hicks stated that the suspected shooter is deceased and that investigators are working to determine his identity and motive. Authorities are interviewing potential witnesses who were present during the incident, which took place around 2:30 p.m. The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting with the investigation.
The area surrounding the restaurant and the Twin Falls Visitor Center remains closed as investigators process the scene. Idaho Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Raúl Labrador have urged residents to keep the Twin Falls community in their thoughts and to follow law enforcement directions as they manage the situation.