At least three people are dead, and others were injured in a tragic shooting that took place at an In-N-Out located in Twin Falls, Idaho.

The shooter is among those who perished, according to the city’s public information officer, Josh Palmer.

All shelter-in-place restrictions have also been lifted, as Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks told reporters on Saturday (August 1): "We believe that the threat to the community is over."

Duane Rubink, chief of the neighboring Jerome Police Department, said to CNN: “It appears there was one shooter who is deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot.”

The scene is currently under investigation.

This In-N-Out branch had only been open for a week in Twin Falls, raking in the customers before the horrific shooting over the weekend.

Videos posted on social media showed workers running away from the restaurant in a panic, with numerous gunshots heard.

The shooting took place in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon (August 1). Credit: X

What happened at the In-N-Out?

The shooter launched his rampage inside the burger joint at around 2 PM local time before heading outside, revealing his identity to witnesses who were recording the incident.

According to Hicks, local law enforcement is working to finalize the number of people injured, though they did not reveal how many people were involved.

Investigators are working to identify the shooter and work out what the motive was.

Authorities shut down the Perrine Bridge and surrounding roads, while businesses in a nearby mall were placed on lockdown.

In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder released a statement following the shooting, revealing that an associate lost her life in the shooting.

Snyder wrote: “We lost one of our beautiful Associates tonight, she was taking care of our most important asset — our customers, and her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn’t value the lives of others or his own.

"He shot both on our property and off, and ended his life shortly after he took the previous lives of our Associate and Customers, innocent people, who never saw it coming.”

COO Denny Warnick also released a statement, saying: “We are heartbroken, our prayers go out to our Customers, our Associates, and all of their families.

"We are working with the Twin Falls Police Department to assist in the on-going investigation.”

The shooter ran outside during the incident, where witnesses filmed him. Credit: Facebook

Witnesses saw the incident unfold

Lane Koehn, 34, told the Associated Press that he saw everything happen while he was stopped at a traffic light near the fast food joint.

He said that he saw a person carrying an AR-style rifle in the drive-thru area, before a man with a pistol started to fire at the suspect.

The witness said that an employee moved to help a wounded co-worker, dragging the wounded woman across the parking lot.

Koehn, the employee, and the man with the pistol stayed with her until medical support arrived, as he recalled: “She was pretty bad off, but I don’t know. I hope she made it.”

He thinks that there were around three or four shots fired, with it not being clear if someone was targeted in particular.

Police responded to calls from the area as what was called an active shooter situation.

Numerous videos taken by witnesses in the area show a man with a black T-shirt and blue pants standing between two Teslas before aiming a firearm at the driver’s-side window of one of the vehicles.

Two shots were made, before the man lowered the weapon and walked away, before starting to run across the parking lot with the rifle.

People can be heard panicking and running for shelter in videos of the incident, as many fled the area.

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Newly surfaced footage has revealed how a brave armed citizen attempted to take on a gunman as he opened fire at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho.

The shooter was one of three people who were pronounced dead, with others injured following the shooting on Saturday, August 1, according to the city’s public information officer, Josh Palmer.

The scene is currently under investigation.

This In-N-Out branch had only been open for a week in Twin Falls, attracting numerous customers before this weekend's events.

Speaking to reporters hours after the incident, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed that shelter-in-place restrictions were lifted, saying: "We believe that the threat to the community is over."

Duane Rubink, chief of the neighboring Jerome Police Department, told CNN: “It appears there was one shooter who is deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot.”

Now, a jaw-dropping video of the incident has been released, revealing the chaotic nature of the shooting from the perspective of witnesses and those passing by.

The shooter ran outside during the incident, where witnesses filmed him. Credit: Facebook

Footage of the shooting circulates online

Originally posted on social media, a short video shows a man with a handgun shooting at the active shooter, who fires back at him, outside the fast food joint.

Other perspectives revealed that workers were running away from the restaurant in a panic, with numerous gunshots heard.

The gunman is said to have taken his own life, as per police, with the actions of the bold citizen believed to have saved the lives of many bystanders.

He managed to distract the gunman long enough for customers and staff to run to safety, according to witness Lane Koehn, who took the video from his car.

Koehn said that he saw a person carrying an AR-style rifle in the drive-thru area, before a man with a pistol started to fire at the suspect.

The witness also recalled seeing a woman in an In-N-Out uniform bleeding from her chest while being dragged across the parking lot by a fellow employee.

Koehn, the employee, and the man with the pistol stayed with her until medical support arrived, as he recalled to KPTV: “She was pretty bad off, but I don’t know. I hope she made it.”

He thinks that there were around three or four shots fired, with it not being clear if someone was targeted in particular.

Police have yet to announce the identity and motive of the deceased gunman.

The shooting took place in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon (August 1). Credit: X

Reaction from In-N-Out

The shooter launched his rampage inside the burger joint at around 2 PM local time before heading outside, revealing his identity to several witnesses who were recording the incident.

According to Hicks, local law enforcement is working to finalize the number of people injured, though they did not reveal how many people were involved.

In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder released a statement following the shooting, revealing that an associate lost her life in the shooting.

Snyder wrote: “We lost one of our beautiful Associates tonight, she was taking care of our most important asset — our customers, and her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn’t value the lives of others or his own.

"He shot both on our property and off, and ended his life shortly after he took the previous lives of our Associate and Customers, innocent people, who never saw it coming.”

COO Denny Warnick also released a statement, saying: “We are heartbroken, our prayers go out to our Customers, our Associates, and all of their families.

"We are working with the Twin Falls Police Department to assist in the on-going investigation.”

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A shooting inside a Chick-fil-A has left multiple people injured after a group of masked men reportedly stormed the restaurant and opened fire.

The violence broke out just before 9PM on Saturday (April 11) at the fast food chain located at 2139 US 22 in Union, New Jersey. The town is located just over 15 miles outside of New York City.

Police quickly locked down the scene as cops flooded the area, with reports suggesting some workers were still inside while officers began their investigation.

One person is dead, and at least six people were shot after gunfire at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union County. Credit: VIEW press / Getty

Witnesses Speak Out After The Shooting

A man who said his girlfriend works at the restaurant told CBS News New York that a group of masked men charged inside and began shooting after getting behind the counter.

Another witness named Martin, a Lyft driver, described the frightening moment he heard more than seven shots. He told ABC: "I finished my trip over there, in the return zone.

"I heard the shots. When I finished the trip, I go to Chick-fil-A to buy two burgers - I see the police, I heard the shots very close," he added.

One worker’s father called the scene a "warzone" and claimed several of his son’s co-workers had been hurt.

According to reports from The Sun, at least six people were shot, and one person, who has not been identified, was tragically killed.

A man who said his girlfriend worked at the location said the masked men charged into the restaurant, forced their way behind the counter, and fired multiple shots. Credit: VIEWpress / Getty

Police Say Investigation Remains Ongoing

A heavy police presence remains at the location, with police canvassing the parking lot and sealing off the surrounding area as part of the investigation.

Officials have not yet released more information about the shooting, including any details about suspects, possible motive, or whether anyone has been taken into custody.

The Union County Prosecutor’s Office is reportedly leading the case, with spokesperson Lauren Farinas confirming that they are conducting "an active and ongoing investigation," adding: "More information will be released as it becomes available."

Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jamel Holley also addressed the incident, saying: "Numerous people are injured & one confirmed dead as emergency crews are on the scene responding to a mass shooting after gunfire erupted inside a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey."

The investigation is ongoing.

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At least 12 people were killed and a dozen more injured when a gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California on Wednesday night.

Among those killed were a Navy veteran, a cappella singer who worked as a caregiver, and a security guard with a "big personality", who was known for staying late to make sure everyone got home safely. The victims' stories are full of heroism and here we remember them.

Cody Coffman, 22

Before his death, Cody Coffman was talking to recruiters in the hopes of becoming a part of the military and dreamt of serving his country for a long time. His father remembered their last conversation before his son headed out to the Borderline Bar & Grill on Wednesday night, telling reporters: "First thing I said was, 'Please don’t drink and drive.' The last thing I said was, 'Son, I love you.'"

Justin Meek, 23

Justin Meek was a recent graduate of California Lutheran University, where he studied criminology and criminal justice, and taught line dancing at the Borderline Grill & Bar. He also toured professionally as a cappella singer, said family friend Patrick Ellis, who called him a talented musician, singer and athlete and "a fantastic human being."

When the shooter opened fire, he reportedly began pushing people out of the way to safety and barricaded himself between them and the gunman. The 23-year-old died a hero, with the mother of a young man with autism, who Justin had been assisting with social skills for the last year, saying: "I knew he would be right out there protecting people."

Alaina Housley, 18

Alaina Housley was a student at Pepperdine University and the niece of former Fox News reporter Adam Housley and his wife, actor Tamera Mowry-Housley. For seven hours after the shooting, her friends and family hadn't heard from her. Her Apple Watch and iPhone continued to show her location on the dance floor of the bar, leading her family to fear she had been shot. "My gut is saying she’s inside the bar, dead. I’m hoping I’m wrong," Adam told the Los Angeles Times.

After she was confirmed as one of the victims, her parents described her "kind, smart, beautiful and respectful". "Words can't describe our grief over losing our daughter, Alaina. She was everything we could hope for in a child," they wrote.

Sgt. Ron Helus, 54

Ventura County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus, a 29-year veteran of the department, was talking to his wife on the phone when he got the call to respond to a shooting. According to officials, he told his wife, "Hey, I have to go. I love you. I’ll talk to you later."

The father-of-one was the first officer to arrive at the scene, along with a California Highway Patrol officer. As part of deputies’ training for an active shooter situation, he knew he had to enter the building immediately and try to stop the gunman. Ron went inside the bar and exchanged gunfire with the shooter; he was shot several times and died in hospital on Thursday morning. He was due to retire next year.

Daniel Manrique, 33

Daniel Manrique was a Marine Corps radio operator who had recently been hired by Team Red, White & Blue, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans. Writing about the 33-year-old's death, his sister Gladys Koscak said on Facebook:

“He was shot and killed in an absolutely senseless act of violence that we will never understand. He had spent his entire adult life, post military service, helping veterans readjust to civilian life. I have no doubt that he died a hero, shielding others from gunshots. He will forever be our hero, son, brother, and the best uncle anybody could ever ask for.”

Telemachus Orfanos, 27

Navy veteran Telemachus Orfanos survived the Route 91 Harvest Festival massacre in Las Vegas in 2017, but died in the Thousand Oaks shooting on Wednesday. Speaking about the two incidents, his mother Susan Schmidt-Orfanos, told Buzzfeed: "He came home. And he didn’t come home last night."

She also pleaded for gun control, stating she didn't want prayers for her son's death. “I have two words. Gun control now, now, now, now. No more NRA, no more money, gun control now, thank you," she said.

Kristina Morisette, 20

Kristina Morisette worked the front desk at Borderline and was among the first people to be confronted by the gunman. Friends and acquaintances remembered her as a sunny young woman, who would always welcome everyone with a friendly smile.

“She is one of the most innocent people on the face of the planet, like one of the sweetest people,” Dylan Short, a 24-year-old from Simi Valley told BuzzFeed, adding that he couldn’t understand how anyone would use violence against her.

Sean Adler, 48

Sean Adler was a longtime resident of Simi Valley and had opened a coffee roasting business less than three weeks before the shooting. However, on Wednesday, he was working as a bouncer at the Borderline.

The married father of two boys reported attempted to disarm the shooter, but died doing "what he was passionate about": protecting people. He is remembered by friends as a "warm, friendly and passionate" man with big personality, who was known for staying late to make sure everyone got home safely.

Noel Sparks, 21

Noel Sparks was a Moorpark College student who was a dedicated churchgoer. Her death was confirmed by the United Methodist Church Westlake Village in a Facebook post and soon after, heartbroken friends took to social media to remember her.

An old teacher described her as "an angel" putting: "She was always an angel in class, to her classmates and her family. Noel and I spent much time together reading and doing math. She is a beautiful girl and with wonderful soul."

Blake Dingman, 21

Blake Dingman was a Newbury Park resident, who played high school baseball at Hillcrest Christian School in Thousand Oaks. His aunt Janet Dingman confirmed that he was a victim, stating: "We were really proud of him. He was a really, fun, energetic and loving nephew."

Jake Dunham, 21

Jake Dunham was allegedly at Borderline with his friend, Blake Dingman, when he was killed. The 21-year-old grew up in Newbury Park and spent his time off-roading, riding dirt bikes, and camping.

Mark Meza, 20

Mark Meza was an alum at the Carpinteria Unified School District, who would have turned 21 later this month. In a message to parents, the school remembered him as a beloved member of the community.  "Mark was loved by many in our community and will be dearly missed. Please hold his family and friends in your hearts and thoughts at this difficult time," they wrote.

Rest in peace.

A family gathering meant to celebrate a grandmother's birthday turned into a devastating tragedy in Los Angeles after a father allegedly shot and killed his 10-year-old twin sons before taking his own life.

The victims, Joseph and Greysen Chavez, were discovered inside a bedroom at an apartment complex in Canoga Park on Sunday evening. Authorities say the boys' 37-year-old father is suspected of carrying out the shooting.

What have investigators said?

According to investigators, the incident unfolded while relatives were gathered for the children's grandmother's birthday celebration.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex on Owensmouth Avenue near Strathern Street at approximately 7:15PM.

When police entered the apartment, they found the twin brothers and their father dead inside a bedroom. The Los Angeles Police Department said all three had suffered gunshot wounds to the head. A handgun was recovered at the scene.

Investigators believe the father shot both children before turning the weapon on himself. Police later revealed that he had also allegedly pointed the gun at the boys' mother and fired, but missed.

Outside the apartment complex, the children's mother was seen mourning alongside family members as detectives continued their investigation.

Neighbors pay tribute to the boys

The shocking incident left neighbors stunned.

One resident told KTLA that she had encountered the family earlier in the day and described the children fondly.

"They were super nice. The sweetest boys ever," the neighbor said.

Still struggling to process what had happened, she added: "I really didn't believe it until I saw them take out the bodies."

Authorities have not publicly identified the father, and investigators have yet to determine a motive for the shooting.

The deaths have left both the family and the wider community grieving as police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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