Crime
Terry Dudley Identified as First Victim in Shooting near In-N-Out in Twin Falls
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The first victim has been publicly identified in the deadly mass shooting near the newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls on Saturday afternoon.
Terry Dudley was confirmed by his employer as one of the victims wounded in the attack.
In a statement shared after the tragedy, the company associated with Dudley said:
“The company associated with Terry Dudley said he was the victim of a mass shooting today. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”
According to information shared by those close to the victim, Dudley was charging his Tesla vehicle when he was shot during the attack.
The shooting left three people dead and two others injured, while the suspected gunman also died, authorities confirmed.
The shooting unfolded shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday near the In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, which had celebrated its grand opening only days earlier on July 24.
Twin Falls Police responded alongside numerous local, state and federal agencies after reports of an active shooter near the restaurant.
During an evening news conference, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed that three people were killed and two additional victims were injured during the violence.
The injured victims were transported to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center, where they continue receiving treatment.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the remaining victims.
Witnesses described a chaotic and terrifying scene as gunfire erupted in the crowded restaurant area.
Videos recorded by bystanders appear to show a suspect armed with a camouflaged AR-style rifle walking through the In-N-Out drive-thru while firing multiple rounds.
The suspected gunman was described by witnesses as a young white male wearing glasses, blue jeans, and a black T-shirt with a large logo across the chest.
Footage also appears to show the suspect exiting a white vehicle before opening the trunk and retrieving another firearm as frightened customers ran for cover.
Several witnesses also reported seeing another individual firing a handgun during the incident. Police have not confirmed whether that person was another suspect or an armed civilian responding to the attack.
During a press briefing held around 5:45 p.m., Chief Hicks announced that the suspected shooter is dead.
Officials have not disclosed how the suspect died, and investigators have not yet confirmed whether the suspect was killed by law enforcement, another armed individual, or by self-inflicted injuries.
“The threat to the community is over,” Hicks said.
Authorities temporarily issued a shelter-in-place order, which has since been lifted.
Roads surrounding the shooting scene, including portions near the Perrine Bridge, were closed for several hours while investigators processed evidence.
Following the shooting, St. Luke’s Magic Valley asked the public to avoid visiting the hospital unless experiencing a medical emergency to allow staff to care for victims.
Hospital officials confirmed the Emergency Department remained open throughout the incident.
Investigators continue collecting evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses to determine exactly what led to the deadly shooting.
Police have not yet announced a motive, nor have they identified the remaining victims.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Twin Falls Police Department as the investigation continues.
Crime
Ihor Demianenko Identified as Driver in North Hollywood Crash That Killed 3 and Critically Injured 2, Held on $6 Million Bail
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES — A 61-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a vehicle crashed into pedestrians and street vendors near a Metro station in North Hollywood, killing three women and injuring two others.
The driver, identified as Ihor Demianenko, is being held on more than $6 million bail. In addition to the suspected DUI offense, he is facing three counts of murder in connection with the deadly crash, according to authorities.
The collision happened shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday near the Metro station on North Lankershim Boulevard, close to Chandler Boulevard, during the evening rush hour.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Demianenko was driving a white minivan southbound on Lankershim Boulevard at what investigators described as an unsafe speed. The vehicle reportedly veered off the roadway and struck several pedestrians and food vendors on the sidewalk.
Demianenko became trapped inside the minivan and had to be extricated by emergency responders. He was taken to a hospital with minor injuries before being arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.
Three women were pronounced dead at the scene. The LAPD confirmed that the victims were 40, 53 and 69 years old. Their identities had not been publicly released in the information available.
Two additional women, believed to be between 50 and 55 years old, were struck and transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The crash occurred in an area where street vendors regularly sell food and other items near the Metro station entrance and exit. Witnesses told local media that at least two of the women who died were longtime food vendors who had worked in the area for years.
The deaths have deeply affected commuters, customers and neighborhood residents who regularly encountered the women.
People familiar with the vendors described them as friendly and generous community members who welcomed customers and sometimes provided food even to people who could not afford to pay.
A growing memorial appeared near the crash site Wednesday as people stopped to pay their respects and remember the women.
Joseph Portillo, who said he saw the vendors regularly, expressed sadness over their deaths and the impact on their families and children.
Another vendor, Noe Orozco, told local media that he worked alongside the women and regularly dropped them off in the morning and picked them up later in the day. He said he had just picked them up as usual when he came upon the devastating crash scene and discovered that one of his colleagues had died.
The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the events leading up to the minivan leaving the roadway.
Demianenko remains in custody on more than $6 million bail. He has been arrested on suspicion of DUI and is facing three murder counts.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full sequence of events that led to the deaths and injuries.