Twin Falls (Idaho) (Rajeev Sharma): A shooting at a popular fast-food restaurant in the US state of Idaho left three people dead and seven others injured, with authorities later discovering the body of the suspected gunman near the scene.
The incident took place at an In-N-Out Burger outlet in Twin Falls, where emergency services and police rushed after receiving reports of multiple rounds of gunfire. Officers immediately secured the area and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals. Officials said several victims sustained critical injuries and remain under medical care.
During a search of the surrounding area, investigators located the body of the suspected shooter close to the restaurant. However, authorities have not confirmed whether the individual is included in the official death count or disclosed how the suspect died.
Twin Falls city spokesperson Josh Palmer said investigators are withholding the identities of the victims until their families have been informed. No details regarding the ages or backgrounds of those killed or injured have been released so far.
Police have launched a full-scale investigation to determine what led to the shooting and whether the attacker acted alone. Forensic teams continued collecting evidence at the crime scene, while officers interviewed witnesses and reviewed surveillance footage from the area.
The restaurant and surrounding roads were temporarily sealed off as investigators carried out their examination. Authorities have appealed to anyone with information or video related to the incident to assist the investigation.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the local community, with officials expected to provide additional information once the preliminary investigation progresses and victim notifications are completed.
