Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Twin Falls In‑N‑Out Shooting: 3 Killed, Shooter Dies by Suicide
A 24‑year‑old man named Chad Williams went into a new In‑N‑Out fast‑food restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, and started shooting.
Three people were killed and seven others were hurt.
A police officer who was off duty and a regular person who was nearby shot back and made the gunman leave.
The shooter then shot himself and died.
Police are still trying to find out why he did it.
The company’s president said she was very sad and that a staff member died.
The FBI is helping with the investigation and is asking anyone who saw the shooting to send them any videos or pictures.
Chad Williams, 24, opened fire at a newly opened In‑N‑Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and wounding seven before taking his own life.
An off‑duty state trooper and an armed citizen returned fire, driving the shooter away and preventing further casualties.
Police chief Matthew Hicks said investigators are still trying to determine Williams’ motive and that his family is cooperating.
In‑N‑Out president Lynsi Snyder confirmed a staff member was among the dead and expressed deep sorrow.
The FBI has joined the investigation and urged the public to submit any video or images of the incident.
- Who
- Chad Williams, Matthew Hicks, Lynsi Snyder, off‑duty trooper, armed citizen
- What
- Gunman opened fire at an In‑N‑Out, killing three and wounding seven before committing suicide
- When
- Saturday, before 2:30 pm local time
- Where
- In‑N‑Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho
- Why
- Motivation still under investigation
- Shooter
- Chad Williams
- Victims
- 3 dead, 7 injured
- Date
- Saturday (exact date not specified)
- Location
- In‑N‑Out, Twin Falls, Idaho
- Response
- Off‑duty trooper and citizen fired back
- Investigation
- FBI involved, motive unknown
