Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting: Investigation & Casualty Overview
Detectives in Twin Falls, Idaho, continue to trace the movements and background of 24-year-old gunman Chad Williams following Saturday’s violent attack at a local In-N-Out Burger restaurant.
While law enforcement confirmed that Williams acted independently, his underlying motive remains a mystery.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Location: In-N-Out Burger, Twin Falls, Idaho.
- Casualties: 3 people killed; 7 people wounded.
- Suspect: Chad Williams, 24 (Deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound).
- Status: Police confirm Williams acted alone; active motive investigation ongoing.
Armed Bystander Jordan Salinas Details Heroic Response
As chaos broke out inside the crowded restaurant, 35-year-old Jordan Salinas of Kimberly, Idaho—a healthcare worker and full-time caregiver for his brother—took action to protect bystanders, including his girlfriend who was trapped in the line of fire.
Carrying a suppressed FN Five-seveN semi-automatic pistol, Salinas drew on tactical training he pursued following a 2021 incident to assess the active shooter threat.
“I was able to observe, orient, decide, and act,” Salinas explained, noting that the gunman was visibly rattled when met with immediate armed resistance. “He did not like it when bullets started firing both ways… There’s a task that needs to be done, and we’re the ones who need to do it.”
Salinas held his position until responding police officers fully took control of the scene.
Law Enforcement Praises Heroic Bystanders
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks credited the combined rapid intervention of Salinas and an off-duty Idaho state trooper with stopping the gunman’s rampage and driving him away from potential targets.
“We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties,” Chief Hicks stated during a news briefing. “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.”
Incident Summary Table
| Incident Metric | Official Detail |
| Location | Twin Falls, Idaho (In-N-Out Burger) |
| Suspect Identity | Chad Williams (Age 24) |
| Casualties | 3 Fatalities, 7 Injured |
| Armed Interveners | Jordan Salinas (Bystander) & Off-Duty Idaho State Trooper |
| Shooter Outcome | Deceased (Self-inflicted gunshot wound) |
| Investigative Status | Active; motive yet to be established |
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