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A normal weekend outing turned into a heartbreaking scene in Idaho, leaving a community searching for answers after chaos erupted at a popular restaurant. Authorities are now investigating what happened at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, where a deadly shooting left multiple people killed and others injured as witnesses described a terrifying scene unfolding in real time.
According to authorities, the shooting happened Saturday afternoon before 2:30 p.m. local time at the Twin Falls In-N-Out location. Police said three people were killed and at least seven others were wounded as officers responded to the scene and began working to piece together what happened. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said investigators are working to determine the shooters identity and possible motive. The suspected gunman died shortly after the shooting, though officials have not released additional details about how the person died.
In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder confirmed that a female employee was among those killed, saying she was caring for customers at the time of the attack. Snyder also shared that the shooting took place both on and off the restaurants property, adding that the companys focus remains on supporting those impacted.
Witnesses described a frightening moment as people ran from the shopping center after hearing gunshots. One local woman told the Associated Press that she initially thought something else had happened before realizing a shooter was involved after seeing employees and customers fleeing the area.
Authorities said hundreds of people who were near the restaurant during the incident are being interviewed as part of the investigation. Roads and a nearby bridge were closed during the response. Meanwhile, the FBI also assisted local officials as the community continues to process the tragedy.
Folks wasted no time heading to The Shade Rooms Instagram comment section to share their reactions to the heartbreaking news. Some admitted they didnt realize In-N-Out had locations outside of California. While others said they were shaken by the incident and the growing number of tragedies happening across the country. Many commenters expressed feeling exhausted by the constant reports of violence and shared their thoughts and prayers for everyone impacted.
One Instagram user @chanelayan said, “I am from Idaho and people are so peaceful there just tragic rest in peace to all victims.so Sad sending my condolences to the family”
This Instagram user @lameisha_ commented, “I thought in-n-out was only in Ca”
And, Instagram user @simonaferrow added, “So tragic and unnecessary. Rest in peace to all the victims ”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @beththedon_ shared, “Omg Im tired of seeing this”
While Instagram user @littladyd claimed, “So weak. Taking innocent lives . Prayers for the victims’ families ”
Finally, Instagram user @paecarter wrote, “So sad stuff like this is still happening ”
