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Multiple Killed in Shooting at New In‑N‑Out in Twin Falls

Police say the scene is secure as investigators work to identify victims and establish a motive.

Overview

  • The shooting at the recently opened In‑N‑Out in Twin Falls left multiple people dead, including the shooter, and several others wounded, officials said.
  • The attack, which took place Saturday, unfolded in a busy shopping area and prompted chaotic evacuations captured in online video.
  • Videos and witnesses described a person with a long firearm firing at the restaurant while one witness said a second man returned fire; police have not confirmed all witness claims.
  • Twin Falls police chief Matthew Hicks said investigators have secured the scene but that the shooter’s identity and motive remain unknown and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
  • The restaurant had opened about a week earlier and the attack has shaken the town of roughly 56,000 as investigators continue to identify victims and review footage.