Family identify injured man as Terry Dudley after Twin Falls shooting
Twin Falls, Idaho — Family members and the employer of a man identified as Terry Dudley say he was among those injured in the mass shooting at a newly opened In‑N‑Out Burger restaurant on 1 August.
Posts on social media from a user identified as Osiris Dudley said his father, Terry, was “the victim of a mass shooting in twin falls Idaho” and asked for “thoughts and prayers” as he recovers. North Star Taxi, which identified Mr Dudley as one of its drivers, confirmed to local media that he survived the incident but warned he faces “a very long road ahead of him.”
The police in Twin Falls responded to reports of an active shooter shortly after 2.20pm local time on Saturday. Officers later confirmed three people had died and others were injured. Authorities said the suspected shooter was found dead near the restaurant. At the time of the latest updates, officials had not released the names of all victims or identified a motive.
- Victim identified by family: Osiris Dudley posted on Facebook identifying his father, Terry, as injured.
- Employer confirmation: North Star Taxi said Mr Dudley survived but will require a long recovery.
- Incident status: Police confirmed three fatalities; the suspected shooter was found dead; investigations and family notifications were ongoing.
“My dad Terry Dudley was the victim of a mass shooting in twin falls Idaho, I ask for thoughts and prayers to go out to my dad.”
Local officials in Twin Falls have been cautious about releasing names while family members are being notified. Police chief statements said investigators were continuing to piece together the circumstances and that roads around the restaurant were closed while emergency crews worked at the scene.
What happened — a brief timeline
| Time (local) | Event |
|---|---|
| About 2:29pm | Police received reports of an active shooter at the In‑N‑Out restaurant. |
| Shortly after | Officers responded; scene secured and nearby roads closed. |
| Later | Authorities confirmed three fatalities; suspected shooter found dead; investigations ongoing. |
North Star Taxi — the firm that identified Mr Dudley as one of its drivers — described him as surviving the attack but facing significant medical and recovery challenges. Friends shared memories and said he had been a recovery sponsor and a respected community member who had helped others, according to the reporting from local outlets.
For readers in the West Midlands, it is important to note that the reference to “Dudley” in these reports is a surname; there is no reported connection between the victims or the scene of the shooting in Twin Falls and the English town of Dudley. The coincidence of the name has nonetheless drawn attention and sympathy from people who have encountered the story online.
American authorities are typically careful to withhold full victim lists until next of kin are notified; the Twin Falls police emphasised that notifications were still under way at the time of the latest public update. Investigations into motive and the precise circumstances remain active.
As the situation develops, there may be further official statements from Twin Falls police and potential updates from North Star Taxi or family members. For now, the verified facts are that three people lost their lives in the attack, a number of others were injured including the man identified by family as Terry Dudley, and the suspected shooter was found dead near the restaurant.
Readers who recognise connections or who wish to send messages of support are advised to rely on verified channels — statements from family, the employer or the Twin Falls police — rather than unconfirmed social posts, while respecting the privacy of those affected during notification and recovery.
