UPDATE: Police have confirmed that the shooter is dead.
During a news conference, police confirmed that the shooter had been killed but did not provide the total number of victims.
WATCH:
At least three victims have been confirmed dead and two injured in the shooting at the Twin Falls In-N-Out. Video from the scene shows the shooter as horrified bystanders run for their safety.
KTVB’s Abby Wilt reported from the scene that individuals fleeing the restaurant ran to a nearby Ross Dress for Less and began sheltering in a panic. School buses were used to help people evacuate the area
Via KTVB:
NBC reports that police are not looking for the suspect, noting that it is unclear whether the suspect was killed. More injuries were potentially reported to first responders.
More from NBC:
Police are currently responding to an active shooter incident outside of an In-N-Out Burger near Twin Falls, Idaho.
Multiple videos are circulating on social media, one of which appears to show the shooter wielding a rifle in the drive-thru line before opening his trunk to grab something.
Another video shows a man using a handgun and apparently shooting at the gunman, though it is still unclear who or what he was shooting at.
WATCH: New video appears to show an armed person firing a handgun during the active shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho. pic.twitter.com/t5e9wRnm5H
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Bystanders also caught the shooter on camera in the parking lot, firing rounds and running around.
Other bystanders were filmed running away and screaming in the parking lot.
The Twin Falls Police Department announced on Facebook,
Our department is responding to an active shooter incident in the area of In-N-Out.
We are asking all residents and visitors to avoid the area so officers and first responders can work safely.
Roads in the area, including the bridge, are currently closed. Please use alternate routes and do not attempt to enter the area.
Additional details will be released when they become available.
According to ABC 7, “Roads near the scene, including a bridge in the area, have been closed. Authorities asked the public to use alternate routes and not attempt to enter the area.”
KMTV reports:
Rock Creek Fire Chief Aaron Zent told a KMVT reporter on scene that law enforcement is searching the hotel that’s overlooking the visitor center for the shooter.
As of 3:30pm the Perrine Bridge is shut down, along with roads in the area. Police are asking people to stay away from the area.
The parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Good is getting cleared out, according to our reporter on scene. Businesses in the parking lot are on lockdown.
According to our reporter, there are officers from Twins Falls, Buhl, Jerome Police Department, and Idaho State Police at the scene.
Further details are currently unavailable.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
