Mass Shooting at US Shopping Center Leaves 3 Dead, Several Injured

Washington: The incidents of firing in America are not stopping. The latest case is from Twin Falls city of Idaho state. Indiscriminate firing created panic in a busy shopping area on Saturday afternoon. According to initial information, 3 people died and many were injured in this attack. The police reached the spot and retaliated and killed the attacker. Now the entire matter is being investigated.

How did the firing start?

According to local officials, this incident happened around 2:30 pm on Saturday afternoon. A person suddenly reached the shopping area and started shooting at people. As soon as the gunshots were heard, the people present there ran towards shops, parking lots and nearby buildings to save their lives. Within a few minutes the entire area turned into chaos.

How did the police stop the attacker?

As soon as information about the incident was received, police and emergency teams reached the spot. First of all the entire area was surrounded and the attacker was asked to surrender. But he continued firing. After this the police retaliated, and the attacker was killed. Officials say that now there is no danger to the common people. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks also said that "there is no longer any threat to the community."

What did eyewitnesses say?

People present there at the time of the incident said that as soon as the sound of gunshots was heard, there was panic in the entire shopping area. Many people hid inside shops, some ran towards the parking lot. A video is going viral on social media in which a man is seen holding a gun like AR-style rifle. In the second video, continuous gunshots are heard in the parking area. Although these videos have not been officially confirmed yet.

What steps did the police take after the incident?

After the firing, the police temporarily closed the nearby roads and a bridge for security reasons. The entire area was searched to ensure that there were no other suspects. The injured were immediately taken to the hospital. Also, the work of collecting evidence from the incident site was started. The police are now busy in finding out the identity of the attacker and the reason for the attack.

Are such incidents increasing in America?

The name of Twin Falls, with a population of about 55 thousand, has now been added to the list of cities where firing has taken place in the last few months. Even before this, there have been reports of shootings in schools, religious places, shopping centers, parades and public programs in America. After every new incident, the debate regarding easy availability of weapons, tightening of gun laws and public safety in America intensifies again. This latest attack has also raised serious questions regarding gun violence in the country.