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Three killed, seven injured in shooting at Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out Burger

Authorities said the shooting at the restaurant took place on the afternoon of Saturday, August 1, 2026, and that the suspect is dead.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 3, 2026, 4:00 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 7, 2026, 9:40 a.m. ET

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people were killed and injured in a shooting at an in , , on the afternoon of Saturday, August 1, 2026, authorities said. The casualty figures were attributed to authorities by Newser, which reported them as of . Authorities told the New York Post that a barrage of bullets was unleashed at the eatery. Officials have not released the identities of those killed. Accounts of the setting differ, and neither outweighs the other. Newser reported that the restaurant had opened about a week earlier, on July 24, as part of the chain's expansion into , and that customers were in the drive-thru line and employees were working. The New York Post reported that a family whose members were among those shot was on its way home from a family reunion when the shooting unfolded. Police Chief Matthew Hicks credited people at the scene with limiting the harm. "We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties," he said, according to Newser. The Police Department and the FBI responded, Newser reported. The incident is no longer active, according to the New York Post. Police have said the suspect is dead, and both the New York Post and Newser reported that his death was . At a news conference, Hicks identified him as , according to Newser. Police have not said what led to the shooting. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day: call or text 988.

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  1. Version 27 Aug 2026, 13:40current

    Removed a family surname carried only in press reporting, added a second on-record quote from Chief Hicks with a note that its subject is not recorded, and stated plainly that officials have not released victims' identities.

  2. Version 27 Aug 2026, 13:40current

    Restructured to lead with the shooting and those affected rather than the suspect, who is now named once lower in the story.

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    Added a second statement attributed to Chief Hicks at the news conference, noting the fact set does not specify its subject.

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