At least three people were killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to reports aired by FOX 26. The station described it as a mass shooting that took place outside the In-N-Out location earlier in the day.
In addition to those killed, two other people were wounded in the shooting, according to the reports. The exact numbers were still being finalized as the story developed through the day and into the evening.
Police said the suspected shooter is dead. The shooter was nearby on the scene, and authorities said they were working to ascertain his identity and the motivations behind the attack.
Officials said the threat to the community was over following the shooting. Police provided an update on the situation, telling reporters about the incident outside the fast food restaurant in southern Idaho.
According to the coverage, word about the shooting was relayed by Senator Mike Crapo before an official news conference was held. Authorities continued to release information as accurately as possible while the investigation moved forward.
The death toll was confirmed by multiple news organizations. Reports cited The New York Times, along with Reuters, which attributed its figure of three dead to a city official, while The Associated Press reported multiple fatalities from the shooting.
As of the latest updates, it was not clear whether another press conference would be held later in the night. Authorities said they were dedicated to getting information out to the public as accurately as possible while details of the shooting were still being confirmed.