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Three Killed in Idaho Shopping District Shooting as Police End Active Threat

Authorities launch investigation after gunman opens fire in busy commercial area

Three people, including the suspected gunman, were killed after a shooting erupted in a busy shopping district in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, prompting a major emergency response. Police said the incident unfolded near an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in a heavily trafficked commercial area, where officers quickly moved in to secure the scene and protect members of the public.

 

 

The Twin Falls Police Department received reports of an active shooter at about 2:30 p.m. local time (2030 GMT). Roughly an hour later, authorities confirmed the suspect was no longer a threat. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hickstold reporters that the shooter had died, while city spokesperson Josh Palmer confirmed that three people lost their lives and at least two others were injured in the attack.

 

 

Investigators are now working to identify the gunman and establish a motive for the shooting. Officials said the investigation remains in its early stages, with detectives gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. In the immediate aftermath, police closed several roads around the shopping area, including a nearby bridge, to allow emergency crews and investigators unrestricted access.

 

 

The shooting has shocked residents of Twin Falls, a city of about 47,400 people in Idaho’s Magic Valley region. Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing danger, while urging anyone with information or relevant footage to assist investigators as they work to determine what led to the deadly attack.

 

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