Crime
Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Two Injured; Suspected Gunman Killed
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A mass shooting near the newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls left three people dead and two others injured Saturday afternoon, prompting a massive law enforcement response and a temporary shelter-in-place order as authorities worked to secure the area.
The Twin Falls Police Department confirmed that the shooting occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. near the restaurant, which had opened to the public just one week earlier on July 24.
Police later announced that the suspected gunman is dead, and officials said the threat to the community has ended.
Investigators have not yet disclosed how the suspect died or released the identities of those involved.
During an evening press briefing, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed that three people were killed in the shooting while two additional victims suffered injuries.
The injured victims were transported to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center, where they were receiving treatment.
Officials said two patients remained hospitalized but did not immediately release details regarding the severity of their injuries.
Authorities have not yet clarified whether the deceased include the suspected shooter.
The shooting erupted during the busy afternoon hours as customers filled the drive-thru and restaurant parking lot.
Witnesses described hearing a rapid barrage of gunfire before dozens of people fled across nearby streets in panic.
Video captured by bystanders circulating online appears to show a man carrying what witnesses described as a camouflaged AR-style rifle moving through the drive-thru area.
Several witnesses reported that the suspect exited a white vehicle, opened the trunk, and appeared to retrieve another firearm while people scrambled to escape.
The suspected shooter was described as a young white male wearing glasses, blue jeans, and a black T-shirt featuring a large logo across the chest.
Additional witness videos also appeared to show another individual firing a handgun during the incident.
Authorities have not confirmed whether that person was a second suspect or someone attempting to stop the attack.
Numerous agencies responded to the active shooter scene, including:
- Twin Falls Police Department
- Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office
- Idaho State Police
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Chief Hicks said officers quickly secured the area and later confirmed the immediate danger had ended.
“The threat to the community is over,” Hicks said during a news conference held around 5:45 p.m.
Investigators continue processing the crime scene while determining the sequence of events that led to the deadly shooting.
Authorities temporarily closed several roads surrounding the shooting scene, including access near the Perrine Bridge, while investigators collected evidence.
A shelter-in-place order issued during the incident has since been lifted.
Police continue urging residents and visitors to avoid the immediate area as detectives complete their investigation.
Because of the emergency response, St. Luke’s Magic Valley asked the public to avoid coming to the hospital unless facing a true medical emergency.
Hospital officials emphasized that the Emergency Department remained open for patients requiring urgent care.
Investigators have not released the identities of the victims or the suspected gunman, and no motive has been announced.
Authorities continue interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance video, and collecting evidence from the scene.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact the Twin Falls Police Department as the investigation remains active.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.