Full Breakdown
In-N-Out Burger Shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho Leaves Three Dead, Seven Injured
8/3/2026, 12:09:56 PM
Core Event
Around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, a 24-year-old gunman entered the In-N-Out Burger on Blue Lakes Boulevard in Twin Falls, Idaho, and opened fire. The shooter, identified as Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted wound after police arrived. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed three people were killed and at least seven wounded.
Background & Context
The Twin Falls outlet is the chain’s fourth location in Idaho, opened on July 24. It sits near major retailers and a movie-theater complex, drawing large weekend crowds.
Data & Statistics
- Fatalities: 3 (excluding the shooter)
- Injured: 7 reported by Chief Hicks (KMVT initially listed five)
- Shooter status: Deceased by self-inflicted wound
On-the-Ground Reports
- Lane Koehn, 34, said the shooter emerged from the drive-through with an AR-style rifle and that an armed bystander returned fire, allowing others to escape.
- Jordan Salinas, 35, a healthcare worker from Kimberly, drew his FN Five-Seven pistol and fired at the shooter, following a tactical approach he had practiced since a 2021 mall shooting. Local officials credited Salinas and an off-duty state trooper with driving the shooter away.
Official Statements & Responses
- Chief Matthew Hicks told a news conference the threat was over, emphasized the shooter acted alone, and praised the “heroic action” of the off-duty officer and the armed civilian.
- Denny Warnick, COO of In-N-Out, said the company was “heartbroken,” offered prayers to those affected, and pledged cooperation with police.
- Robert Boles, FBI Special Agent in Charge, announced the bureau had deployed investigative resources to support the Twin Falls Police Department.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Injury count: Chief Hicks cited seven wounded, while KMVT’s on-scene reporting listed five, indicating the tally remains fluid.
- Shooter counted among dead: Initial statements did not clarify whether the three fatalities included the shooter; later updates confirmed the shooter’s death was separate from the victim count.
Verbatim Quotes
- “All she could get out [on the initial phone call] was 'mommy, mommy, mommy,' crying, 'mommy, I'm alive',” — Nikki
- “There's got to be a protocol,” — Micheal
- “I could tell he was trying to figure out where to go, and somebody in the drive-thru line with a handgun was shooting at him,” — Lane Koehn
- “These people are true heroes in our community,” — County Sheriff Jack Johnson