At least 3 dead and 7 injured in shooting in Idaho; suspect dead
This still image captured from video by a witness shows the scene of a shooting that started at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant. (Photo: AP)Three people were killed and seven others were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon, a Twin Falls city spokesperson said.
Police who responded to the scene found the body of a suspected gunman nearby, according to Twin Falls public information officer Josh Palmer. He said it was not yet clear if the suspect was counted among those killed.
Officials were still working to notify victims’ families, Palmer said, and had not yet released names, ages, or other details about those injured.
The incident began as a reported active shooter situation at 2.29pm at the In-N-Out on Blue Lakes Boulevard North. Police quickly told people to stay away from the area and closed nearby roads while officers responded. Shelter-in-place orders that had been issued for the area have since been lifted, according to city spokesperson Joshua Palmer.
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said “we believe the threat to the community is over.” He said the exact number of people killed and wounded was not yet confirmed, as officials were still working to notify victims’ families, and described the scene at the restaurant as chaotic.
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How many people were affected?
Officials cautioned that the death and injury toll could still change. Twin Falls County Commissioner Brent Reinke said Sheriff Jack Johnson had told him five people were hurt. Palmer said “we want to emphasize that that number may change,” noting that early figures were preliminary and could be revised as the investigation continued.
🇺🇸This looks straight out of a MOVIE…
Horrific scene in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Multiple dead after a shooting that began inside an In-N-Out.
But the clip everyone is sharing shows a civilian out of his car in the drive-thru and ENGAGING the shooter.
The shooter is dead. And if…
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 2, 2026
The shooting took place near a busy shopping area in Twin Falls, a city of around 56,000 people located roughly 130 miles (205km) southeast of Boise and about 75 miles (120km) north of the Nevada border.
Who is investigating, and what happens next?
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, and Hicks said the FBI is now assisting local police with the investigation. Details about the suspect and a possible motive are expected to be released in the coming days.
A spokesperson for St. Luke’s Magic Valley, located in Twin Falls, told the AP the center was “working closely with law enforcement and emergency responders as they manage the situation.”
“St. Luke’s is aware that the Twin Falls Police Department has stated that the situation is contained,” the center said on X at about 8:30 p.m. ET. “St. Luke’s Magic Valley Emergency Department and Urgent Care remain open. St. Luke’s Magic Valley is not accepting visitors at this time.”
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St. Luke’s is aware that the Twin Falls Police Department has stated that the situation is contained. St. Luke’s Magic Valley Emergency Department and Urgent Care remain open. St. Luke’s Magic Valley is not accepting visitors at this time. (1/2)
— St. Luke’s Health System (@StLukesHealth) August 2, 2026
Meanwhile, Senator Mike Crapo, an Idaho Republican, urged people to avoid the area of In-N-Out in Twin Falls.
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“I’m monitoring the news out of Twin Falls of an active shooter situation,” Crapo wrote on X shortly after 6 p.m.
I’m monitoring the news out of Twin Falls of an active shooter situation. I urge locals and visitors to obey all directions from law enforcement, avoid the area, and report any suspicious activity immediately. I’m grateful for the swift response of Idaho’s first responders.
— Senator Mike Crapo (@MikeCrapo) August 1, 2026
“I urge locals and visitors to obey all directions from law enforcement, avoid the area, and report any suspicious activity immediately,” he added. “I’m grateful for the swift response of Idaho’s first responders.
