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Armed bystander distracted gunman in fatal In-N-Out shooting
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and injuring seven others, with two in critical condition, before fatally shooting himself.
- An armed bystander and an off-duty state trooper engaged the shooter, potentially preventing further casualties by distracting and driving him away from the scene.
- The shooter was identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, and his family is cooperating with police as the motive remains under investigation.
- Witnesses described a chaotic scene, including employees aiding wounded victims before emergency responders arrived; one employee was among those killed.
- Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the investigation, and the FBI has established a digital tip line for the public to submit relevant evidence.
