Idaho shooting updates: At least 3 dead and 2 injured in mass shooting at Idaho In-N-Out with casualties expected ‘to increase’

(AP) At least three people were killed and two others were injured in a mass shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to police and local officials. The suspected shooter, a male whose identity has not been released, is dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said at a press conference. He described the scene as “tragic” and “chaotic.” Joshua Palmer, a city spokesperson, told The Independent that the number of victims is expected to rise. “We want to emphasize that that number may change,” Palmer said. “That was just the first number we got.” An “active shooter incident” was first reported at 2:29 p.m. at the In-N-Out on Blue Lakes Boulevard North. Police soon urged people to avoid the area, saying roads nearby would be closed as officers responded. Shelter-in-place orders have since been lifted, Palmer said. Hicks said the FBI is assisting the investigation, adding that information about the suspect and his motivations are expected to be revealed in the coming days. Twin Falls, a city of about 56,000 people, is located roughly 130 miles southeast of Boise.There have been over 300 mass shootings in 2026 There have been 325 mass shootings in the U.S. so far in 2026, according to the Mass Shooting Tracker, which defines mass shootings as incidents in which four or more people are shot. Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:54Videos circulating on social media appear to show shooting An unverified video circulating on social media appears to depict a man firing a handgun near the In-N-Out in Twin Falls. He then ducks and runs into nearby bushes before the video ends. In another unverified video, a man carrying a rifle can be seen opening fire in a parking lot before running away. Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:51In-N-Out executive: 'We are heartbroken' “We are heartbroken,” In-N-Out executive Denny Warnick said on Saturday, according to NBC News. “Our prayers go out to our Customers, our Associates, and all of their families,” Warnick added. “We are working with the Twin Falls Police Department to assist in the on-going investigation.” Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:47FBI is assisting investigation, police say “We’re marshaling resources from across the state and literally from across the nation,” Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said. “State partners, federal partners along with the FBI and the ATF have called to assist us for help,” he added. “They have resources on the way here.” Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks (center) said that the FBI is assisting the investigation (Idaho News 6) Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:40Police reassure community that threat is neutralized “I can also reassure the community right now: we believe the threat to the community is over,” Hicks said, noting that the suspected shooter is dead. He said that police are currently “trying to ascertain [the shooter’s] identity and the motivations behind that,” adding, “We’ll be able to figure that out in the coming days.” Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:30Investigation is underway, police say Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said during a press conference on Saturday evening that an investigation into the shooting is underway. “We have literally hundreds of people that were in some way, shape or form in the area of this restaurant at the time that are being interviewed right now,” Hicks said. “The resources for all of our agencies are completely on board.” “We are encouraging the public, if you have any information about this incident…to let us know,” he added. Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:29Idaho governor asks for prayers for Twin Falls “Idahoans, join me in keeping the Twin Falls community in your prayers as law enforcement and first responders respond to an active shooter situation near In-N-Out,” Idaho Governor Brad Little wrote on X. Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:24Number of victims expected to increase The number of victims is expected to increase, Joshua Palmer, a public information coordinator for the city, told The Independent. “We want to emphasize that that number may change,” Palmer said. Currently, officials said that three people have died and two more were injured. The suspected shooter has died, police said. (AP) Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:21Suspected shooter is dead, police say Shortly before 8 p.m. ET, police confirmed that the suspected shooter is dead. The identity of the suspect has not been revealed. Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:13'Praying for everyone in Twin Falls:' Idaho attorney general says “Praying for everyone in Twin Falls as first responders continue searching for the suspect near In-N-Out,” Idaho Attorney General Raúl R. Labrador wrote on X shortly after the shooting was reported. “Twin Falls Police, Idaho State Police, and fire and paramedic crews remain on scene working to secure the area,” he added. “If you’re in the area, please listen to local authorities and stay away from In-N-Out and the surrounding streets so first responders can do their jobs.” Brendan Rascius2 August 2026 01:12