Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger shooting leaves at least three dead and multiple injured
A gunman opened fire at the In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday, killing three people and wounding several others before the suspect was found dead near the scene, officials said. The Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger shooting occurred on August 1, 2026, and was captured in cellphone video showing the suspect firing into a vehicle outside the restaurant.
Shooting reported at busy shopping plaza
The shooting unfolded in the afternoon in a busy commercial area of Twin Falls, sending panicked customers and employees running from the newly opened In-N-Out location. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as people fled across the parking lot and staff attempted to assist those who had been shot.
Authorities said emergency calls came in shortly after 2:00 p.m. local time on August 1, and multiple law-enforcement and medical units responded to the plaza. Police advised residents to avoid the area while they secured the scene and worked to account for victims and bystanders.
Video appears to show shooter firing into parked vehicle
Cellphone footage circulating online appears to show a man dressed in dark clothing approaching a white vehicle in the parking area, opening a door and firing multiple rounds into the car. The clip, recorded by a driver across the street, also captured bystanders reacting and leaving the scene in fear.
Eyewitnesses told reporters they saw at least three or four rounds fired and that it was unclear whether the shooter was targeting anyone specifically. Some accounts described a separate individual returning fire before law enforcement secured the perimeter, while investigators said they were still determining the exact sequence of events.
Police: suspect found dead near restaurant
Twin Falls police officials said they found the body of a suspected gunman in an area close to the restaurant after officers arrived on scene. Authorities have not confirmed whether the suspect’s death was self-inflicted or the result of another person’s actions as that determination awaits further investigation.
Police Chief Matthew Hicks told a news conference that investigators were conducting interviews and collecting surveillance and cellphone footage to establish motive and the attacker’s movements. Officials also emphasized that they believed the immediate threat to the community had passed.
Victims taken to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center
Multiple people shot at the scene were transported to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center, hospital officials said, with several patients reported to be in critical condition. The city public information officer said authorities were still notifying families and thus were not releasing victims’ names or ages.
First responders and medical staff worked to treat those injured at the scene and in hospital emergency departments, while local health officials coordinated with law enforcement to manage the influx of patients. Officials warned that casualty figures could change as the investigation and victim notifications continue.
Business and community shaken; In-N-Out only recently opened
The Twin Falls In-N-Out had opened less than two weeks earlier on July 24, and the restaurant’s arrival had drawn crowds from across the region. The brief span between the grand opening and Saturday’s shooting left residents and local leaders reeling as community members sought answers about how the attack happened.
City officials and business owners in the plaza described a somber atmosphere as investigators processed the scene and cordoned off parking areas. Local outlets reported road closures around the site, and law enforcement asked anyone with video or other information to come forward to assist the probe.
Investigation ongoing; motive and identity under review
Twin Falls police said they were working to determine the shooter’s identity and motive, and they appealed to the public for any additional footage or eyewitness accounts that could clarify the timeline. Federal agencies can be called in on cases involving mass casualties, and police have not ruled out additional investigative partners as the probe develops.
Officials have urged caution about social media speculation, noting that early, unverified posts can confuse ongoing inquiries. Investigators said they will release more definitive information as next-of-kin notifications are completed and forensic examinations proceed.
In the hours after the shooting, community members organized to support victims and first responders, and local authorities signaled that resources would be made available for those affected. Law enforcement urged anyone with relevant footage or who witnessed the incident to contact the Twin Falls Police Department to assist with the investigation.
