Idaho In-N-Out attack: bystander Salinas hailed as hero as police still seek motive

Monday, August 3, 2026Confirmed

U.S. Desk

What we know

Monday’s reporting focused on the aftermath of Saturday’s mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, where 24-year-old Chad Williams killed three people and wounded seven before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said Sunday that Williams acted alone, that his family was cooperating, and that investigators were still working to determine a motive—a point AP reiterated into Monday.

Hicks credited an off-duty officer and “a citizen” whose return fire helped drive the suspect away and prevent further casualties. Viral video and Salinas’s own account to the Idaho Statesman identified that citizen as Jordan Salinas, 35, a Kimberly healthcare worker who was a customer at the restaurant; police had not officially named him. Al Jazeera’s Aug. 3 profile detailed Salinas’s account of running toward gunfire and exchanging shots. Of the seven wounded, police said Sunday two had been released, three were stable, and two remained critical. Victim names had not yet been released as of early Monday coverage; In-N-Out’s owner confirmed an employee was among the dead.

What's confirmed

Aug. 1 Twin Falls In-N-Out: 3 killed, 7 wounded; gunman Chad Williams, 24, died by suicide; police: acted alone (CBS; Al Jazeera; AP).
Hicks: off-duty officer + civilian return fire helped drive suspect away / prevent further casualties (Al Jazeera; CBS).
Salinas told Idaho Statesman he confronted Williams; Al Jazeera Aug. 3 profile; police had not officially named the civilian (Al Jazeera).
Motive under investigation Monday; family cooperating; FBI sought public tips/video (AP; Al Jazeera).

What's still developing

Official identification of victims and any stated motive once next-of-kin and investigative work allow.
Condition updates for the critically injured and any further police timeline of the multi-location response.

Sources

Al Jazeera — Aug. 3: Who is Jordan Salinas; Hicks praise for off-duty officer and citizen; Williams suicide; injury breakdown; Salinas Statesman account link
AP News — Monday motive probe; off-duty trooper and civilian diverted gunman; Williams identified; wounded include charging driver and former LEO link
CBS News — Hicks Sunday briefing: 3 dead / 7 wounded; Williams ID; injury statuses; In-N-Out employee among dead link