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 restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho left three people dead and seven injured. The suspect, Chad Williams (24), died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being engaged by an off-duty officer and a citizen.
- Three killed, seven injured in Saturday afternoon shooting at recently opened In-N-Out Burger
- Suspect Chad Williams (24) acted alone and died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
- Off-duty state trooper and citizen engaged the suspect, preventing further casualties
- Two injured treated and released; two remain critical; three stable
- No motive established yet as police investigate
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 10 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Victims | 1 Difference | Majority reports 3 killed and 7 injured; UPI says 'at least 3 dead, 2 injured' | ▼ |
| Off-duty Officer And Citizen Intervention | 1 Difference | Majority reports intervention prevented further casualties; PBS says they diverted the gunman | ▼ |
| Cause Of Suspect Death | Broad Agreement | Suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound | |
| Suspect Actions | Broad Agreement | Suspect fired aimlessly into vehicles in parking lot. | |
| Injured Victims Condition | Broad Agreement | Two injured treated and released, two critical, three stable. |
Number Of Victims
▼Majority reports 3 killed and 7 injured; UPI says 'at least 3 dead, 2 injured'
Off-duty Officer And Citizen Intervention
▼Majority reports intervention prevented further casualties; PBS says they diverted the gunman
Cause Of Suspect Death
Broad AgreementSuspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Suspect Actions
Broad AgreementSuspect fired aimlessly into vehicles in parking lot.
Injured Victims Condition
Broad AgreementTwo injured treated and released, two critical, three stable.
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According to multiple reports, 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.
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