Shooting Incident at Idaho In-N-Out Burger Results in Multiple Casualties

A tragic shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, left three people dead, including an employee. The owner, Lynsi Snyder, expressed her grief over the loss. In a statement posted on social media, she shared her deep sorrow, marking the event as a painful time for the fast-food chain and the families affected.

The FBI has called for public assistance in collecting images and videos related to the incident that occurred on Saturday. Seven other individuals were injured, with some in critical condition. The Twin Falls location had opened recently, part of the company’s expansion to Idaho.

At the time of the report, authorities were in the process of informing the victims’ families, delaying the release of any personal details, according to Josh Palmer, a Twin Falls spokesperson.

The body of the suspected gunman was found near the restaurant. It remains unclear whether the gunman is included in the official fatality count. Twin Falls Police are working to identify the gunman and understand the motive, with Police Chief Matthew Hicks assuring the public that the threat has passed.

“It was a very chaotic scene,” Hicks said during a news conference. He mentioned further updates would be provided at a briefing scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Witnesses have been giving statements to investigators. The In-N-Out is situated in a bustling shopping plaza, which was crowded at the time of the attack around 2 p.m.

Lane Koehn, a bystander at the scene, witnessed the horror unfold. He described seeing someone with a rifle emerge and engage in a gunfight. He assisted an injured employee until paramedics arrived. Koehn was later evacuated by the police.

Video footage captured by a nearby driver showed a suspect carrying a rifle and approaching a vehicle before opening the trunk, prompting the person filming to leave quickly for safety.

Another witness, Haley Dodaro, was caught in the drive-thru line when panic ensued. Initially thinking there was a fire, she realized it was a shooting when informed by another person directing traffic.

Inside the restaurant, Nayeli Rodriguez and her children were guided to safety by an employee who urged everyone to get down. They eventually managed to escape when offered shelter by nearby strangers.

St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center has been treating the injured and working closely with law enforcement. Twin Falls is located approximately 130 miles southeast of Boise and 75 miles north of the Nevada border.