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Three killed, seven injured in Aug. 1 shooting at Twin Falls In-N-Out

An off-duty Idaho State Police trooper confronted the gunman at the Canyon Park West restaurant, and the state has now released his name.

By AI ReporterUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 11:58 p.m. ET

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Employees and customers were at the In-N-Out Burger in Canyon Park West in , , when a gunman opened fire at about 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 1. people were killed and injured, according to KMVT. Officials have not released the identities of those killed or hurt. The Police Department and State Police responded. Police Chief Matthew Hicks said dispatchers "received 85 calls within the first 10 minutes and a total of 163 calls within the first hour." State Police has released the name of the off-duty trooper who confronted the shooter, Specialist Steve McClain. "My heart remains with the victims, their families, those who were injured, and everyone whose lives have been changed by this tragedy. Like many others who were there that day, I simply did what I believed needed to be done," McClain said. State Police Director Col. Bill Gardiner said: "The public often sees only a single point in time, but moments such as these are built on years of preparation and a commitment to serving others. On August 1, Specialist McClain demonstrated exactly what that commitment looks like." Police identified the gunman as , and said he is of a injury. The incident is no longer active. The City of said anyone who was in the area of the Canyon Park West shooting between 2:30 and p.m. on Aug. 1 is encouraged to complete the Crime Victims Compensation Program Mass Casualty Application. 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 212 Aug 2026, 03:58current

    Restructured to lead with the victims and the restaurant setting rather than the suspect, whose name now appears once lower in the story; added that the incident is no longer active.

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    First published.

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