Off-duty trooper and armed civilian fire at Idaho restaurant shooter, authorities say
An off-duty Idaho state trooper and a civilian returned fire at a gunman who opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, killing three and wounding seven before the shooter died by suicide.
A 24-year-old man opened fire inside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and injuring seven before taking his own life after being shot at by an off-duty state trooper and a civilian. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said investigators believe the suspect, identified as Chad Williams, acted alone, though a motive has not been established. Hicks credited the armed civilian and the trooper with diverting the shooter and preventing additional casualties.
The civilian, identified as Jordan Salinas, 35, of Kimberly, Idaho, was described as carrying a FN Five-seveN pistol with a suppressor. Salinas told the Idaho Statesman he had taken gun-training classes after a 2021 shooting and said he recognized the attacker and decided to act. He said the shooter was surprised when bullets were fired in both directions.
Twin Falls County Sheriff Jack Johnson called the trooper and Salinas "true heroes" for their actions. Police said the shooter was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound near the restaurant. Seven victims remain hospitalized, with two in critical condition.
Witnesses reported hearing gunfire from the drive-through and seeing an armed individual fire at the attacker. One taxi driver was shot twice but survived. In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder expressed condolences for the employees killed and injured, and the company is cooperating with investigators and providing support to victims' families.