TWIN FALLS, Idaho - A shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger location left three people dead and at least seven others injured Saturday afternoon, prompting Idaho officials to call on residents to turn to prayer as the community grapples with the tragedy.
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed the suspected shooter also died at the scene and said investigators believe the threat to the community has ended. Police have not yet released the identities of the victims as they work to notify family members.
In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder confirmed in a statement that one of the company's own employees was among those killed. The restaurant, part of the chain's recent expansion into Idaho, had only been open for about a week.
In the hours following the shooting, Idaho Republican Party Chairwoman Dorothy Moon issued a statement asking residents to hold the victims, their families, and first responders in prayer, writing that the tragedy was "a heartbreaking reminder that senseless acts of violence can touch any community" and asking that "God bring comfort to those who are grieving, healing to those who were injured, and strength to the entire community."
As Twin Falls mourns, the response from community leaders reflects a broader truth many people of faith hold onto in moments like this - that prayer and togetherness remain a source of strength even when tragedy defies explanation. JubileeCast will continue to follow this story as more details, including the identities of the victims, are officially confirmed.
