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Police Identify In-N-Out Shooter; Three Killed, Gunman Dead

8/4/2026

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Police Chief Matthew Hicks identified 24-year-old Chad Williams as the gunman who opened fire at In-N-Out Burger on August 1, 2026.
Williams died from a gunshot wound.
The shooting began at about 2:30 p.m., killing three and wounding seven.
Jordan Salinas and an Idaho State Police trooper returned fire, which police said drove Williams away and averted casualties.
St. Luke’s Health issued an alert urging people to avoid its Valley hospital except for emergencies.

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Police Chief Matthew Hicks identified 24-year-old Chad Williams as the gunman who opened fire at In-N-Out Burger on August 1, 2026.
Williams died from a gunshot wound.
The shooting began at about 2:30 p.m., killing three and wounding seven.
Jordan Salinas and an Idaho State Police trooper returned fire, which police said drove Williams away and averted casualties.
St. Luke’s Health issued an alert urging people to avoid its Valley hospital except for emergencies.