On Saturday afternoon, a tragic shooting unfolded at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police confirmed that three people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, opened fire at the restaurant. Law enforcement officials later found Williams dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound near the scene.
During the chaos, a bystander named Jordan Salinas acted to confront the attacker. Salinas, a 35-year-old healthcare worker from the nearby town of Kimberly, was at the restaurant for lunch when the shooting began. Alongside an off-duty officer, Salinas returned fire as the suspect attempted to continue his assault. Police Chief Matthew Hicks credited these actions with driving the suspect away from the restaurant, which likely prevented further casualties.
Salinas later shared his account with the Idaho Statesman, stating that he relied on firearms training he had practiced for years. He described his response as a focused, mechanical process of observing and acting under pressure. In the aftermath, he has received significant public support while requesting space to process the events. He noted that his primary thoughts remain with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
Lynsi Snyder, the owner and president of In-N-Out, issued a statement mourning the loss of a restaurant associate and expressing deep condolences to all families affected by the violence. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the motive behind the attack and are working with the family of the suspect. The FBI is currently asking the public to submit any videos or images that could assist in the ongoing investigation.