Suspect in Idaho restaurant shooting died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The accused shooter, 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after opening fire at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and injuring seven others.
- An off-duty state trooper and an armed bystander returned fire, which authorities say helped drive the suspect away and prevented further casualties.
- Among the deceased was an employee of the fast-food chain, with the owner expressing deep sorrow and offering support to the victims' families.
- Investigators continue to probe the motive behind the attack, with Williams' family cooperating, and authorities have debunked false claims misidentifying another individual as the gunman.
- The FBI is requesting any photos or videos from the shooting to aid the investigation, while police continue notifying victims' relatives and piecing together the events of the incident.
