Three Killed, Seven Injured in Mass Shooting at Idaho Fast Food Restaurant

At least three people were killed and seven others injured after a gunman opened fire at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger restaurant in the city of Twin Falls, southern Idaho, on Saturday afternoon, sending customers and employees scrambling for safety in one of the deadliest shootings to hit the state this year.

According to Twin Falls authorities, officers responded to reports of an active shooter at the restaurant shortly after 2 p.m. local time. By the time police secured the scene, the suspected gunman had also died. Police Chief Matthew Hicks said there was no longer any threat to the public, although investigators were still working to determine whether the shooter was included in the official death toll of three.

Emergency medical teams rushed the wounded to nearby hospitals, with several victims reported to be in critical condition. Officials have not yet released the identities of those killed or injured as authorities continue notifying their families.

Witnesses described scenes of panic as the suspect, reportedly armed with an AR-style rifle, emerged near the restaurant’s drive-through and began firing. Customers fled the building while others sought cover behind parked vehicles. One witness said an armed civilian appeared to return fire in an attempt to stop the attacker, while restaurant employees worked to rescue injured colleagues before paramedics arrived.

The shooting occurred just days after the restaurant officially opened, turning what had become a popular gathering spot into an active crime scene. Police sealed off the surrounding shopping area, closed nearby roads, and urged residents to stay away while investigators processed evidence. Federal agents from the FBI are assisting local law enforcement in the investigation.

Authorities have not yet established a motive for the attack or publicly identified the gunman. Investigators are examining surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence recovered from the scene to determine what led to the deadly violence. Police have also appealed to members of the public who recorded videos or witnessed the shooting to come forward with information.

The tragedy has once again reignited concerns about gun violence in public places across the United States. Idaho Governor Brad Little expressed condolences to the victims and their families, while local officials praised first responders and bystanders who assisted the injured during the chaotic incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available.