Matthew Hicks
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and the citizen, and their heroic action to stop this incident.”
Matthew Hicks · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-03
Hicks commended the heroic actions of the off-duty officer and an armed citizen in stopping the shooting incident.
“no involvement in this incident whatsoever.”
Matthew Hicks · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-03
The chief warned of misinformation spreading online identifying a different man as the shooter.
“We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties,”
Matthew Hicks · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-03
On Sunday, Twin Falls police chief Matthew Hicks praised an off-duty officer and a citizen who fired at the suspect.
“one of the most chaotic instances a law enforcement officer could face in their career.”
Matthew Hicks · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-02
Hicks described the chaotic scene officers encountered at the In-N-Out restaurant after the shooting.
“We believe these actions drove the suspect from the scene and prevented further casualties,”
Matthew Hicks · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-02
Hicks said the off-duty trooper and private citizen's actions drove the suspect from the scene after the shooting outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
“Their hearts are also broken at this time,”
Matthew Hicks · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-02
Hicks said the suspected gunman's family members are cooperating with the investigation.
“A dispatcher could hear screaming and gunshots in the background,”
Matthew Hicks · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-02
Hicks described the content of 911 calls made during the shooting at the In-N-Out Burger on Blue Lakes Boulevard.