Three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday afternoon. The suspect, Chad Williams (24), died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being engaged by an off-duty state trooper and a citizen who returned fire.
Key Takeaways
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho left three people dead and seven others injured. The suspect, Chad Williams (24), died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after exchanging fire with an off-duty trooper and a citizen.
- Three fatalities confirmed in the shooting
- Seven others injured; two remain critical
- Suspect identified as Chad Williams, acted alone
- Off-duty officer and civilian intervened, preventing further casualties
- Motive remains unknown; investigation ongoing
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 9 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Dead | Broad Agreement | 3 people killed in Idaho In-N-Out Burger shooting | |
| Number Injured | Broad Agreement | 7 others injured; 2 critical, 3 stable, 2 treated and released | |
| Suspect's Identity | Broad Agreement | Suspect identified as Chad Williams (24) | |
| Suspect's Status | Broad Agreement | Suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound | |
| Intervention By Others | Broad Agreement | Off-duty officer and civilian intervened, preventing further casualties |
Number Of Dead
Broad Agreement3 people killed in Idaho In-N-Out Burger shooting
Number Injured
Broad Agreement7 others injured; 2 critical, 3 stable, 2 treated and released
Suspect's Identity
Broad AgreementSuspect identified as Chad Williams (24)
Suspect's Status
Broad AgreementSuspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound
Intervention By Others
Broad AgreementOff-duty officer and civilian intervened, preventing further casualties
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The shooting occurred at a recently opened In-N-Out Burger location that had only been open for about a week. Witnesses reported seeing Williams walking through the parking lot and firing aimlessly into vehicles
'The suspect was then seen walking through the parking lot and firing aimlessly into vehicles,' said a witness according to Daily Mail.. Police Chief Matthew Hicks commended the actions of the off-duty officer and citizen, stating that their intervention helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties.
'We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties,' said Police Chief Matthew Hicks according to UPI.
The injured victims were taken to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center, where two were treated and released, two remain in critical condition, and three others are considered stable CBS News. The FBI encouraged the public to submit images and videos related to the shooting that left seven other people wounded, some critically.
The motive for the attack remains unknown as police continue to investigate. Williams is believed to have acted alone during the incident. Police Chief Hicks described the scene as chaotic
'First responders faced what was described as one of the most chaotic instances a law enforcement officer can face in their career,' said Police Chief Matthew Hicks according to CBS News.. The family of Chad Williams is cooperating fully with law enforcement as detectives work to determine his motives. In-N-Out Burger owner Lynsi Snyder expressed her condolences, stating
'My heart is broken, my chest is heavy, my eyes burn from the tears I've shed. We lost one of our beautiful Associates tonight,' said In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder according to PBS.
The restaurant was part of a busy shopping plaza with hundreds of people in the area when the shooting happened. According to eyewitness Lane Koehn, he saw someone with an AR-style rifle emerge from the drive-thru and a man with a pistol started firing at the shooter PBS. Another witness, Nayeli Rodriguez, was inside waiting for food with her daughters when she heard shots from the kitchen. She mentioned that an older man tried to protect her and her daughters as they were among the last to run outside.
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