Multiple people were killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, August 2nd, 2026, according to police reports.

Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks described the scene as a "very chaotic" active shooter incident. Officers responded to reports of an active shooter at about 2:30 p.m. local time. Hicks confirmed multiple fatalities, including the suspected gunman, who was found deceased nearby. Authorities are still working to notify victims' next of kin and have not released an exact death toll.

Several other individuals were treated for injuries at a local hospital. The Twin Falls Police Department stated, "Our department is responding to an active shooter incident in the area of In-N-Out."

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador said he was monitoring the situation. Police believe the threat to the community is over.

The identity and motivations of the suspected shooter remain under investigation.

Notable Quotes

  • "What I can tell you at this time is that we've had a shooting at the In-N-Out location that has resulted in fatalities," said Chief Hicks.
  • "I don't have the exact number confirmed. We're still trying to make notification of their next of kin."
  • "We believe that the threat to the community is over."
  • "The suspected shooter in this incident is deceased. He was nearby on the scene, and we are working to ascertain his identity and the motivations behind that."
  • "Our department is responding to an active shooter incident in the area of In-N-Out," the Twin Falls Police Department stated earlier.

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