In Twin Falls, Idaho, a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including an employee. The fast-food chain’s owner, Lynsi Snyder, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating that In-N-Out is mourning alongside the families affected by this tragic incident.
The FBI has requested the public submit any images or videos related to the shooting that occurred in Twin Falls last Saturday. The incident left seven others injured, some critically. This location had been open for only about a week, marking In-N-Out’s expansion into Idaho.
Authorities are in the process of notifying the relatives of victims. As a result, names, ages, and other details regarding those affected are not yet available. Twin Falls spokesperson Josh Palmer confirmed that the suspected gunman’s body was found near the restaurant, but did not confirm whether the suspect is counted among the fatalities.
Some of the injured individuals remain in critical condition, according to Palmer. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks addressed the community, assuring that the threat is over, although the scene was described as chaotic.
Investigators are conducting interviews with witnesses to gather more information. Hundreds of people were nearby in the busy shopping plaza when the shooting took place at around 2 p.m.
Witness Description
Lane Koehn, 34, witnessed the incident from a nearby stoplight. He saw a shooter with an AR-style rifle emerging from the drive-thru as a man started firing at the shooter with a pistol. Koehn assisted an In-N-Out employee in helping a wounded person, remaining until paramedics arrived. The seriousness of the injuries was apparent.
Video footage taken by another driver showed an individual dressed in black walking up to a car with a long rifle. The driver left quickly, fearing the shooter might retrieve more weapons from the trunk.
Twin Falls resident Haley Dodaro, 43, was in the drive-thru line when she observed people fleeing the restaurant. Initially thinking it was a fire, Dodaro learned through a traffic director that there was a shooter, leading to a frightening experience.
Inside the Restaurant
Nayeli Rodriguez, 40, was inside with her daughters when shots were heard from the kitchen. An employee instructed everyone to get down, prompting Rodriguez and her daughters to eventually evacuate with the help of others.
Several victims were taken to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center, which is collaborating with law enforcement and emergency responders to address the situation.
Twin Falls, a city with approximately 56,000 residents, is located roughly 130 miles southeast of Boise.