Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger shooting, active shooter reports: What happening in the Idaho city? Photos and videos emerge

The Twin Falls Police Department said, "Our department is responding to an active shooter incident in the area of In-N-Out."

Update (8 p.m. EDT): A shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon, left multiple people dead and several others injured.

Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media claim there may have been a shooting and possible active shooter at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. (Unsplash)

Josh Palmer, the city’s public information officer, said the shooter is dead and that all shelter-in-place orders have been lifted.

"We believe that the threat to the community is over,” Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said, CNN reported.

Update (7 p.m. EDT): New videos show a heavy law enforcement presence in Twin Falls, Idaho, as authorities continue searching for a suspect connected to a shooting near an In-N-Out restaurant.

According to initial reports, the gunman allegedly fired at a vehicle in the In-N-Out parking lot. The suspect remains at large, and authorities have urged residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues.

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador shared an update, saying, "Praying for everyone in Twin Falls as first responders continue searching for the suspect near In-N-Out. Twin Falls Police, Idaho State Police, and fire and paramedic crews remain on scene working to secure the area.

If you’re in the area, please listen to local authorities and stay away from In-N-Out and the surrounding streets so first responders can do their jobs."

Update: The Twin Falls Police Department has issued a public safety alert following reports of an active shooter incident in Twin Falls, Idaho.

In a Facebook post, the department said, "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."

Initial report: Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media claim there may have been a shooting and possible active shooter at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Journalist Brittany Cooper shared an update on Facebook, writing, "There’s been a shooting in the area of In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls. Police are advising everyone to stay away as a continue to look for the shooter."

Photos and videos appearing to show a large police presence have also surfaced online. Authorities have not confirmed the reports, and details about the incident remain unclear.

One local resident wrote on Facebook, "My girlfriend is still locked in swig there. Cop came in and said to sit tight and they are all actively looking. Entire area is locked off and if you want to get near family/friends locked here you have to park in the sierra lot."

In a follow-up post, he said, "Swat team is here and gearing up. KMVT says 1-2 shooters and my gf and others that work there are saying 3 and other witnesses have said possibly 3."

Another resident wrote, "He fled on foot down the trail where the new hotel is being built, 3 people shot and from what I’m seeing one was a head shot stay safe out there."

A witness reported, "Mass Shooter in Twin Falls Idaho at the In and Out. Perrine bridge across the Snake River closed on both directions shooter still on the loose!!"

Another added, “Active shooter at In N Out in twin Falls. My brother and his family were about to go to lunch there and switched to Blaze Pizza at the last second…..”