In-N-Out Gunman Identified After Drive-Thru Massacre

Authorities have identified the gunman who killed three people during Saturday’s shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, and investigators are still working to determine what motivated the attack.

Twin Falls Police on Sunday identified the lone suspect as 24-year-old Chad Williams, who authorities say took his own life after opening fire at the newly-opened restaurant. Police said three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the shooting, which erupted on Saturday around 2:30 p.m. local time at the In-N-Out location that had opened just over a week ago.

Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said Sunday that two of the wounded victims have since been treated and released from the hospital, while two remain in critical condition and three others are listed in stable condition. Hicks cautioned that those figures remain preliminary as the investigation continues.

Authorities have not yet publicly identified the three people killed because family notifications are still being completed.

In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder confirmed that one of the victims was an employee. “She was taking care of our most important asset — our Customers, and her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn’t value the lives of others or his own,” Snyder said in a statement. She added that the shooter fired both on and off company property before ending his own life.

Police said the investigation remains active, with detectives continuing to interview what Chief Hicks described as hundreds of potential witnesses. The FBI is assisting local authorities.

Officials also praised the actions of an armed citizen, identified as an off-duty law enforcement officer who returned fire during the attack, saying his response likely prevented additional casualties by forcing the gunman to retreat.

Witnesses described scenes of panic as customers and employees fled the restaurant. “People were running out crying and screaming. It was very scary,” Haley Dodaro told the media after she and her mother encountered the chaos while approaching the restaurant’s drive-thru.

Authorities have not announced a motive for the shooting, saying the investigation into Williams’ actions remains ongoing.