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Gunman among several dead in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out Burger restaurant

other · 2026-08-02

On Saturday afternoon, a tragic shooting took place at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, leading to several deaths and injuries, according to police reports. Police Chief Matthew Hicks held a press conference, revealing that the shooter was among the deceased. He stated, "We believe the threat to the community is over," though the exact number of casualties was not confirmed as officials worked to contact the families. The scene was described as "very chaotic." Earlier, Twin Falls County Commissioner Brent Reinke noted that Sheriff Jack Johnson reported five injuries. Witness Lane Koehn, 34, observed an armed individual and saw a staff member trying to help a bleeding colleague, expressing hope for her recovery. The investigation is ongoing as authorities identify the victims.

Key facts

  • Shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon.
  • Multiple people dead and others injured.
  • Shooter among the dead.
  • Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed threat to community is over.
  • Exact number of casualties not yet known.
  • County Commissioner Brent Reinke said Sheriff Jack Johnson reported five people hurt.
  • Witness Lane Koehn saw a person with AR-style rifle emerge from drive-through.
  • A man with a pistol fired at the shooter.
  • An employee was seen dragging a uniformed colleague bleeding from chest wound.
  • Paramedics arrived for the injured employee.

Entities

Institutions

  • In-N-Out Burger
  • Twin Falls Police Department
  • Twin Falls County

Locations

  • Twin Falls
  • Idaho
  • United States

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