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Authorities looking for gunman's motive in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 24-year-old man, Chad Williams, opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and wounding seven before taking his own life; police believe he acted alone.
- An off-duty state trooper and a civilian fired at the attacker, helping to divert him from the restaurant; police have not released the names of the victims or the officers involved.
- Among the deceased was an In-N-Out employee, confirmed by the chain’s owner, Lynsi Snyder; several wounded victims remain in stable or critical condition.
- Witnesses reported the shooter used an AR-style rifle and fired multiple rounds without a clear target, while patrons and employees sought safety during the chaos.
- The incident occurred at a busy shopping plaza shortly after the restaurant’s opening, with several bystanders assisting victims and escaping the scene amid the shooting.
