Three people die and five are injured in shooting at In-N-Out in Twin Falls in the USA
A shooting that occurred on the afternoon of August 1, 2026 at an In-N-Out restaurant in the city of Twin Falls, Idaho, resulted in the deaths of three people and injured five others. Local authorities confirmed the information, indicating that the number of victims may be updated as the investigation progresses.
Captain Matthew Hicks, at a press conference, confirmed that the shooter was also found dead. The situation mobilized a large contingent of security forces and rescue teams to the scene of the incident.
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Actions of security forces after the incident
Officers from the Twin Falls Police Department quickly responded to the incident, identified as an active shooter situation in the area of In-N-Out, located on Blue Lakes Boulevard. Crews from Buhl Police, Jerome Police Department and Idaho State Police joined the search and containment effort.
Rock Creek Fire Department Chief Aaron Zent told reporters at the scene that authorities were conducting a sweep of a nearby hotel that overlooked the visitor center for possible additional information about the shooter. In addition to law enforcement, the Twin Falls Fire Department and Magic Valley paramedics were also present, providing assistance.
Road closures and warning to the population
The Perrine Bridge was completely closed at around 3:30 p.m., as were several other roads in the area adjacent to the restaurant. Police advised the population to stay away from the In-N-Out area and blocked streets, due to the seriousness of the situation and to facilitate the work of emergency teams.
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Businesses located in the nearby parking lot, such as Dick’s Sporting Good, were evacuated and placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of employees and customers. The measure affected the flow of people and local commerce during the response period to the incident.
Searches for information and appeal to prudence
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with authorities working to clarify all the details of what happened. There is an expectation that more information about the case will be released in the coming days.
Authorities also urged caution regarding posts and videos circulating on social media that allegedly show the suspect and victims. They reinforced that only information confirmed by official sources should be considered, to avoid the spread of inaccurate or sensitive data while the investigation is still ongoing.
