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Twin Falls In-N-Out Attack
A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday before fatally shooting himself, killing three people and wounding seven others, according to Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks.
“Police identified the gunman Sunday as Chad Williams, 24.”
NBC News reported that police identified the gunman as Chad Williams, 24, and said the shooting occurred at around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, after multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at around 2:29 p.m.
CBS News said Hicks identified Williams as 24-year-old Chad Williams and added that the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with the situation unfolding before 2:30 p.m. local time.
Hicks told reporters that dispatchers could hear screaming and reports of gunshots in the background, and he said police responded to the area of the restaurant on Blue Lakes Boulevard North.
CBS News also reported that an off-duty police officer and a civilian engaged Williams and returned gunfire, and Hicks said their actions drove the suspect from the scene, preventing further casualties.
Chaos, Witnesses, and Statements
Hicks described the scene as chaotic, telling CBS News that first responders faced what he called "one of the most chaotic instances a law enforcement officer can face in their career."
In a text message to the AP, Twin Falls resident Haley Dodaro, 43, said, "So that's when we knew there was a shooting. People were running out crying and screaming."
NBC News reported that an armed bystander and an off-duty state police officer returned fire at the shooter, which Hicks called heroic actions that drove the gunman away and likely prevented more casualties.
CBS News said two of the people injured were treated and released at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center, while two remained in critical condition and three were in stable condition, with Hicks warning the numbers were preliminary.
CBS News also reported that an FBI spokesperson told CBS News that its agents were on scene and assisting with the investigation.
Investigation and What’s Next
Investigators said they were working to determine Williams' motivations, and NBC News reported that the circumstances of the shooting and a possible motive remained under investigation.
“Their hearts are also broken”
CBS News said Hicks told reporters that police are working to determine Williams' motivations that led to the shooting and that his family is cooperating with law enforcement, with Hicks adding, "Their hearts are also broken."
In a statement, In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder said, "My heart is broken, my chest is heavy, my eyes burn from the tears I’ve shed," and she said the company would mourn with the families and support workers and customers.
NBC News reported that a shelter-in-place order was issued for the area and later lifted, while a nearby Chick-fil-A said it was closing Saturday as a precaution and Magic Valley Mall nearby was closed.
CBS News reported that Hicks said investigators were seeking interviews with hundreds of people who had been in the area, and it said the FBI was encouraging the public to submit images and videos related to the shooting.
