Three people were killed in what police described as an “active shooter incident” around an In-N-Out Burger and other businesses in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, a city spokesperson said.At least two other people were injured in the violence, Idaho Falls spokesperson Josh Palmer said.Additional information about the people shot and any shooters was not immediately available.Palmer could not confirm whether the shooter was among the people killed.
Police said on social media shortly after 3 p.m.that they were responding to an “active shooter incident” at or near an In-N-Out Burger on Blue Lakes Boulevard North.Police advised people to stay away from the restaurant, which is in an area with multiple major retailers and a movie theater complex.Another fast-food restaurant said it was closing its doors Saturday as a precaution.“Out of an abundance of caution, Chick-fil-A Twin Falls will be closed for the remainder of today,” the restaurant said.Magic Valley Mall nearby was closed and people inside were told to stay put, according to a public safety employee there.“We are currently in a lockdown,” he said.
“There has been a mass shooting.”This is a developing story.Please check back for updates.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleDennis RomeroDennis Romero is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.Madison LambertMadison Lambert is an assignment editor at NBC News.Joe Kottke and Linda Takahashi contributed....