This article covers the mass shooting at a recently opened Twin Falls, Idaho In-N-Out, the casualties and injuries reported by authorities, the identification of at least one victim, and law enforcement praise for two armed individuals whose actions officials say helped stop further harm. It describes video accounts showing the shooter and at least one armed civilian engaging the suspect, summarizes the latest details from investigators about victims and their conditions, and includes direct quotes from officials and family statements about those affected.
An afternoon trip to a new In-N-Out in Twin Falls turned into chaos when a shooter opened fire near the restaurant and a parked Tesla, according to circulating video of the incident. Witness footage shows the suspect firing shots and at least one person—later identified by authorities as an armed citizen—approaching or attempting to engage the shooter. The scene quickly drew law enforcement and emergency responders, and local commanders later provided a more complete picture of what happened.
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Video that emerged online also captures a bystander who appears to be armed and moving toward the gunman in an attempt to stop the attack. Those scenes were part of the material reviewed by investigators as they pieced together the timeline and the sequence of events. Officials have said the footage helped clarify where the suspect fired and how some people were able to avoid the worst of the violence.
Police held a press conference the following day and confirmed three people were killed and seven others wounded in the shooting. Authorities reported that two of the injured were treated and released, three were stable, and two remained in critical condition at last update. The victims’ names have been withheld pending family notifications, while the company confirmed at least one employee was among the dead.
In all, three people died and seven others were injured at the recently opened restaurant in the southern Idaho city of about 56,000 people. Authorities said Sunday that two of the injured were treated at a hospital and released, three were listed as stable, and two were in critical condition.
In statements sent to the public, the In-N-Out president verified that an employee at the Twin Falls location was killed and acknowledged customers were among those harmed. Local businesses and community members have since been coping with the shock, sharing condolences and relaying accounts about what happened. One nearby business reported a longtime driver was shot while charging his electric vehicle in the parking area, putting a human face on the statistics.
That driver, Terry Dudley, was identified by his employer as one of the injured. Company statements described Dudley as charging his Tesla when he was struck twice in the back, and they warned the road to recovery would be long. Family statements and messages from colleagues emphasized the suddenness of the attack and the ripple effect it has had across the small community.
A Twin Falls business, North Star Taxi, said it will be closed for the next couple of days after one of its drivers, Terry Dudley, was shot during the shooting at In-N- Out.
“Our driver Terry Dudley was the victim of a mass shooting Saturday,” the business said in a statement. “He is alive but has a very long road ahead of him.”
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Dudley was identified as one of those injured. “Terry was simply charging his Tesla when he was shot twice in the back,” the statement said. “In a matter of moments, an ordinary day became a nightmare that no family should ever have to endure.”
Chief Hicks publicly credited two armed individuals—an off-duty state trooper and an armed civilian—for actively engaging the suspect and helping to drive him away from the scene. Officials said their actions likely prevented additional casualties by distracting or redirecting the shooter’s attention. The chief explicitly praised their response during the press briefing, framing their involvement as instrumental in halting further violence.
“We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties,” the chief said. “We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and the citizen, and their heroic action to stop this incident.”
Investigators continue to probe the motive and the suspect’s background while coordinating with the suspect’s family, who officials say have been cooperative. The ongoing work includes reviewing surveillance and witness video, interviewing those on site, and mapping the shooter’s movements. Authorities have emphasized this remains an active investigation as they seek to provide answers to grieving families and the wider Twin Falls community.
Community leaders and first responders are now focused on support for victims and bolstering safety measures, while residents and nearby businesses process both grief and gratitude for those who stepped in. Counseling and local resources have been mobilized, and the incident has sparked renewed conversations about preparedness, the role of armed citizens, and how best to protect public spaces. As the investigation moves forward, officials promised updates when more verified information becomes available.
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