A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulted in the deaths of four people, including the suspect, and left seven others injured. Reports indicate that an off-duty police officer and an armed citizen intervened, preventing further casualties.
According to the Associated Press, the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on August 2 at the fast-food restaurant in southern Idaho.
Police identified the shooter as 24-year-old Chad Williams. He was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound near the restaurant after the attack. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks stated at a press conference, "We are confident that Williams acted alone in this incident."
The shooting resulted in four fatalities, including one In-N-Out employee. Lindsey Snyder, the restaurant's owner, expressed her sorrow on social media, stating, "We lost a beautiful employee tonight. I grieve with the family and pray they can endure this painful time."
Authorities reported that an off-duty state police officer and a citizen with a firearm returned fire at the shooter. Their identities have not been disclosed. Chief Hicks praised their actions, saying, "Their response helped drive the suspect away from the restaurant, preventing additional casualties. We thank these heroes for their actions to stop this incident."
At the time of the shooting, hundreds of people were present in the restaurant and nearby shopping mall. A witness reported that a man armed with an AR-style rifle opened fire after exiting the drive-thru, and a citizen with a handgun returned fire at the shooter.
The FBI has requested that citizens submit any photos or videos taken during the incident. Police are investigating the motive behind the shooting and continuing to interview witnesses.
The In-N-Out Burger where the shooting occurred opened on July 24, just a week before the tragic event, as part of the company's expansion into Idaho from its California headquarters.
Twin Falls is a city of approximately 56,000 residents, located about 205 kilometers southeast of Boise, Idaho.
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