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Three Killed, Seven Injured in Shooting at Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out

Officials have not released the identities of those killed in the August 1 shooting; police say 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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Officials have not released the identities of the people killed in a shooting at an in , , on Saturday, August 1. people were killed and injured, Newser reported, citing figures given as of ; the counts were attributed to authorities by the Associated Press, and Police Chief Matthew Hicks addressed the shooting at a news conference. The New York Post reported that authorities said a barrage of bullets was unleashed at the restaurant on Saturday afternoon. Accounts of the setting differ, and the fact set does not resolve them. 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 married couple caught in the shooting were on their way home from a family reunion. Hicks said of people at the scene, "We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties." At the news conference Hicks also said there was "no involvement in this incident whatsoever," according to Newser, which does not specify what or whom he was describing. The suspect is , according to both the New York Post and Newser, which reported that the death was . Hicks named the suspect as , according to Newser. Police have not stated a motive. The Police Department and the FBI have responded, according to Newser. The incident is no longer active, the New York Post reported. 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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Revision history

  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.

  3. Version 27 Aug 2026, 13:40current

    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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