Three people were killed and five others were injured after a gunman opened fire outside an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, police said. The suspected shooter also died in the incident, Twin Falls police spokesperson Joshua Palmer said.

Fatalities And Injuries

It was unclear whether the man police believe carried out the attack was among the three people confirmed dead, Palmer added. The name of the suspect had not been released.

Lynsi Snyder, the president of In-N-Out, said in a statement posted on social media that an employee was among those shot and killed. She said the company would be mourning with the families and praying for them.

Police Response And Scene

Twin Falls police received a call reporting shots fired at the In-and-Out Burger on Blue Lakes Boulevard at 2:29pm on Saturday, according to police.

A large police presence involving multiple agencies responded to the scene, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said at a news conference on Saturday evening. Hicks described the area around the restaurant as exceptionally chaotic, with potentially hundreds of people nearby due to the restaurant’s location near a busy shopping area.

Authorities kept the area around the In-N-Out and the Twin Falls Visitor Centre closed on Saturday evening while investigators processed the scene. Police said interviews with witnesses were continuing and asked anyone with information to come forward.

Investigation Ongoing

Hicks said a motive for the shooting was still being investigated. He added that police believe there is no longer any threat to the community.

Multiple people were taken to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Centre for treatment, police said.

The FBI said it was aware of the situation and was offering assistance to local law enforcement, an agency spokesman said. The bureau is also asking for anyone with video, audio or still images that may have captured the shooting to submit them.

Officials React

Idaho Governor Brad Little said on social media that he was asking for prayers “as law enforcement and first responders respond to an active shooter situation near In-N-Out”.

Twin Falls is a city of more than 56,000 people, about 128 miles (roughly 206km) southeast of Boise.

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

Three people were killed and five others were injured after a gunman opened fire

Well, I'm happy to live in Thailand. Much safer here.

NRA 3 USA 0.

Dang, they keep winning. I would dearly love though to see a kindly crazed gunman shoot up an NRA meet, then watch security footage of the halfwits racing for the exits chased by the business end of their precious 2nd.

5 minutes ago, Autocan said:

I would dearly love though to see a kindly crazed gunman shoot up an NRA meet, then watch security footage of the halfwits racing for the exits chased by the business end of their precious 2nd.

This says a lot about you.

Like Trump said America truly is number one in the world, when it comes to mass shootings.

America was founded upon violence America adores its violence and these kind of shootings happen more frequently than any other place in the world by such a large margin. It's just another piece of evidence in the thesis that America is going downhill very very quickly.

Merica boys. Merica. Most love it some hate it.

Be interesting to know the perps views…..regardless my condolences to the bereaved families and a speedy recovery for the injured………..and so it goes……sad

Seems targeted, as he appears a little too calm. The SUV he's driving doesn't scream, low paid employee revenge.

Don't be a gang banger or piss anyone off, and USA is as safer or safer than anywhere.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Twin Falls, Idaho

I spent a summer with my aunt and uncle there. I almost committed a mass shooting just for something to do.

Did anyone else notice that the shootings started at the Tesla charging stations at the In-n-Out? The videos clearly show him firing into a Tesla windshield. And one of the victims was shot while recharging a company Tesla.

You won't hear that from the MSM, of course. Being of a suspicious nature myself, I wonder if the guy was reacting to Musk recently coming out in favor of the Repubs for 2026 and 2028. Kinda like the lefties burned down Tesla charging stations and dealers, and keyed innumerable Tesla's last time they threw a hissy fit.

It was great to see a good guy with a gun stepping up... Even the MSM are giving him props.

Edited August 3Aug 3 by impulse

The only video I’ve seen is a citizen getting his rifle out of the trunk of his car and returning fire on the perp.apparently the perp popped a cap in his skull thereby saving us the trouble of a trial.Still curious as to why and who this particular perp is.

America still doesn't get it.

Ban the guns and murders go right down.

Look at all the murder figures in other 'advanced' economies.

It ain't rocket science.

Save the innocent.

The United States has a substantially higher homicide rate than the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan, making it a distinct statistical outlier among high-income, developed nations. Recent comparative data from Statista's G7 Analysis and Our World in Data shows that the US murder rate is roughly 3 times higher than Europe's average, 5 to 6 times higher than the UK, and nearly 25 times higher than Japan

homicide figures of USA compared to UK, Europe and Japan - Google Search

The United States has a significantly higher rate of gun deaths than Europe and Australia, with a firearm homicide rate roughly 22 to 26 times higher than its peer high-income nations. According to data compiled by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. averages roughly 13 to 14.6 gun deaths per 100,000 people annually, serving as a stark outlier among developed economies. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Statistical Breakdown per 100,000 People

The vast discrepancy becomes clear when looking at the overall firearm mortality rates (which include homicides, suicides, and accidental deaths): [1, 2, 3, 4]

• United States: ~14.6 deaths per 100,000 people

• Australia: ~1.0 death per 100,000 people

• European Union (Average): ~1.0 to 2.0 deaths per 100,000 people (with heavy concentration in suicides rather than homicides)

• United Kingdom: ~0.013 deaths per 100,000 people (among the lowest in the world)

deaths by guns in the US compared to Europe and Australia - Google Search

1 hour ago, impulse said:

It was great to see a good guy with a gun stepping up... Even the MSM are giving him props.

Only because he was off duty PoPo. Did force the shooter to leave the area though, and possibly avoid more dead/injured count.

2+1 dead

7 injured, 2 released, 3 stable, 2 critical

(PoPo report, 11 hrs old)

Shooter died from self inflicted shot.

24 yr old Chad Williams

Edited August 3Aug 3 by KhunLA

3 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Only because he was off duty PoPo. Did force the shooter to leave the area though, and possibly avoid more dead/injured count.

Shooter died from self inflicted shot.

The off duty cop was a different guy. The "citizen" was a 2A "nutjob" who was often ridiculed for carrying a suppressed pistol everywhere he went in public. I suspect a lot of locals won't be ridiculing him any more.

I'm not convinced it was a self inflicted shot. The "citizen" was shooting an unusual 5.7mm round, that may have been mistaken for the 5.56mm round of the shooter's gun. If they (at the scene) just looked at the entrance wound, they may have concluded it was too small for a typical pistol, which would be 9-11mm.

I'd wait for the full investigation... It's hard to shoot yourself with a rifle. Not impossible. Just difficult.

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

The off duty cop was a different guy. The "citizen" was a 2A "nutjob" who was often ridiculed for carrying a suppressed pistol everywhere he went in public. I suspect a lot of locals won't be ridiculing him any more.

I'm not convinced it was a self inflicted shot. The "citizen" was shooting an unusual 5.7mm round, that may have been mistaken for the 5.56mm round of the shooter's gun. If they (at the scene) just looked at the entrance wound, they may have concluded it was too small for a typical pistol, which would be 9-11mm.

I'd wait for the full investigation... It's hard to shoot yourself with a rifle. Not impossible. Just difficult.

That's Merica right there....

Edited August 3Aug 3 by EVENKEEL

5 hours ago, Autocan said:

NRA 3 USA 0.

Dang, they keep winning. I would dearly love though to see a kindly crazed gunman shoot up an NRA meet, then watch security footage of the halfwits racing for the exits chased by the business end of their precious 2nd.

If anyone pulled a gun at an NRA meeting, they would be dropped in less than 3 seconds. Halfwits are those who think guns are the problem instead of the mentally ill carrying guns.

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

The off duty cop was a different guy. The "citizen" was a 2A "nutjob" who was often ridiculed for carrying a suppressed pistol everywhere he went in public. I suspect a lot of locals won't be ridiculing him any more.

I'm not convinced it was a self inflicted shot. The "citizen" was shooting an unusual 5.7mm round, that may have been mistaken for the 5.56mm round of the shooter's gun. If they (at the scene) just looked at the entrance wound, they may have concluded it was too small for a typical pistol, which would be 9-11mm.

I'd wait for the full investigation... It's hard to shoot yourself with a rifle. Not impossible. Just difficult.

White guy, US citizen, Pencil mustache.

Checks out. ✅

An average of about 120 to 130 people are killed daily with guns in the United States.

Dear Lord, We pray for our Republicans so that they may sacrifice Americans on the altar of the NRA, because we must die for their profits.

Amen. 💰

7 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

White guy, US citizen, Pencil mustache.

Checks out. ✅

An average of about 120 to 130 people are killed daily with guns in the United States.

Dear Lord, We pray for our Republicans so that they may sacrifice Americans on the altar of the NRA, because we must die for their profits.

Amen. 💰

75 on average are suicides by gun, and most of the rest are gang member, domestic and arguments between known individuals.

3 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

The suspected shooter, whom officials identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after being confronted by an armed off-duty Idaho state trooper and a private citizen, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said at a news conference on Sunday.

Off-duty officer, good Samaritan confronted gunman at Idaho In-N-Out, officials say

I think the "citizen's" name is Jordan Salinas. EVENKEEL posted a photo of him in action above. He doesn't look like an off duty cop, nor is his 5.7mm suppressed pistol a cop gun.

My curiosity centers around the shootings happening among the Tesla Chargers. I wonder if it's de ja vu all over again, now that Musk has re-engaged in politics.

13 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

White guy, US citizen, Pencil mustache.

Checks out. ✅

An average of about 120 to 130 people are killed daily with guns in the United States.

Dear Lord, We pray for our Republicans so that they may sacrifice Americans on the altar of the NRA, because we must die for their profits.

Amen. 💰

As already pointed out, by myself and many other ...

... don't be a gang member, or piss people off

... "AI Overview

Approximately 55% to 60% of all firearm-related deaths in the United States are suicides. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consistently shows that suicides make up the majority of annual gun fatalities, outnumbering homicides" - CDC stats ...

... "AI Overview

Approximately 50% to 55% of firearm homicide victims knew their assailant, whether as a family member or an acquaintance. National data registries show that a large portion of remaining cases have an unknown relationship status due to unsolved investigations, meaning the actual rate among cases with identified suspects is significantly higher" - FBI stats ...

Edited August 3Aug 3 by KhunLA

18 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

White guy, US citizen, Pencil mustache.

Checks out.

You missed the fact that he was shooting at Teslas and Tesla drivers.

Sounds like another angry lefty to me, now that Musk is re-engaging in politics.

5 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Like Trump said America truly is number one in the world, when it comes to mass shootings.

America was founded upon violence America adores its violence and these kind of shootings happen more frequently than any other place in the world by such a large margin. It's just another piece of evidence in the thesis that America is going downhill very very quickly.

Almost all if not all countries were created by violence at one time or another. Even Canada had the French and England fighting over it's territories.

9 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Almost all if not all countries were created by violence at one time or another. Even Canada had the French and England fighting over it's territories.

Yes, that was hundreds of years ago, and all those countries moved on to civilization. Just one didn't. Make a wild guess

43 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

That's Merica right there....

I'll bet the nice folks at Charlie Hebdo wish they had one just like him.

16 minutes ago, impulse said:

You missed the fact that he was shooting at Teslas and Tesla drivers.

You missed the fact that it are your MAGA brothers and sisters who hate renewable energy, and everything connected to it.

1 minute ago, fredwiggy said:

I'm not near a loser.

I also keep my distance from losers, as were iinfectious and contagious in my youth.

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

You asked me this, "Yes, that was hundreds of years ago, and all those countries moved on to civilization. Just one didn't. Make a wild guess". I listed 5.

No, you mentioned Canada, England and France, in a topic about the US, and that is what I replied to before you like a real loser switched to some dictator ruled countries.

5 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

if you're referring to America not being civilized because it has a lot of gun violence, you obviously are going by videos and some news, and have never lived there

Nope I go with this, no videos needed. And that is a comparison with developed first world countries, not third world or developing countries.

But I understand that since 21 January 2025 the US is moving away from being a developed country, and towards the same level as Afghanistan and Myanmar, as they are also ruled by a dictator.

The United States has a substantially higher homicide rate than the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan, making it a distinct statistical outlier among high-income, developed nations. Recent comparative data from Statista's G7 Analysis and Our World in Data shows that the US murder rate is roughly 3 times higher than Europe's average, 5 to 6 times higher than the UK, and nearly 25 times higher than Japan

Just now, CallumWK said:

No, you mentioned Canada, England and France, in a topic about the US, and that is what I replied to before you like a real loser switched to some dictator ruled countries.

Nope I go with this, no videos needed. And that is a comparison with developed first world countries, not third world or developing countries.

But I understand that since 21 January 2025 the US is moving away from being a developed country, and towards the same level as Afghanistan and Myanmar, as they are also ruled by a dictator.

The United States has a substantially higher homicide rate than the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan, making it a distinct statistical outlier among high-income, developed nations. Recent comparative data from Statista's G7 Analysis and Our World in Data shows that the US murder rate is roughly 3 times higher than Europe's average, 5 to 6 times higher than the UK, and nearly 25 times higher than Japan

Those are your opinions, and they are wrong, as you don't live there and have no clue what living there is about. Loser doesn't belong in this conversation. I've known what's gone on in the US all my 69 years, with daily news, friends, family and many police and border patrol acquaintances. The US has a huge population, which leads to more crimes with guns, capita or not.

I listed Canada for a reason, answering spidermike about him saying America was founded on violence, and that almost all countries also were.

Trump is not a dictator. Just a power hungry politician motivated by that and greed. He'll be gone soon enough, hopefully replaced by one who's smarter and has America average citizens at the forefront, although world trade still needs to continue, with no country taking advantage of America, which is a no brainer but has happened before with other leaders.

Americans have lived with politicians and their bad judgements for centuries, and still come out okay. It's always best to look at your own countries political and power fed mistakes first, as no one's exempt.

I posted the links about world violence. Look at them and you'll see where living is much more dangerous than the US. Like i said, I was there 62 years and never saw any, especially with guns, along with everyone I know, though it does happen there, along with close to everyone on earth at one time or another.

Edited August 3Aug 3 by fredwiggy

46 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

You missed the fact that it are your MAGA brothers and sisters who hate renewable energy, and everything connected to it.

The difference is that we haven't been keying Jaguars, burning up windmills, smashing solar panels, or sabotaging Bud Light delivery trucks or breweries.

Or my favorite, spending years trying to convince people to buy green Tesla's, then keying them and burning up the Tesla chargers and dealerships- in spite of the fact that they're owned predominately by people on your side. Talk about an own goal.