{
  "id": 63403,
  "title": "Idaho Twin Falls In-N-Out shooter died by suicide after killing three, wounding seven, say police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/idaho-twin-falls-in-n-out-shooter-died-by-suicide-after-killing-three",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T00:11:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/idaho-twin-falls-in-n-out-shooter-died-by-suicide-after-killing-three-wounding-seven-say-police-11785715405646.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to seven others, before ultimately taking his own life, according to police. Chad Williams, the 24-year-old shooter, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, confirmed Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation, with Williams' relatives assisting law enforcement officers. Investigators are confident that Williams acted alone, with no evidence of accomplices. The incident unfolded shortly before 2:30 pm local time, with bystanders fleeing as gunshots rang out, as seen in shared video footage. Upon arrival, an off-duty law enforcement officer and a bystander exchanged gunfire with the suspect, driving him from the scene and preventing additional casualties. Two victims received medical treatment and were discharged from St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center, while two others remain in critical condition, and three are in stable condition. In-N-Out president Lynsi Snyder confirmed that a female employee was among the fatalities, expressing her grief over the loss. FBI agents joined the local inquiry, encouraging the public to submit any related images or videos to assist the investigation.",
  "summary": "Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said on Sunday that the shooter, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.",
  "key_points": [
    "A gunman killed three and injured seven at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho.",
    "Chad Williams, 24, died by suicide after the shooting.",
    "Police confirmed Williams acted alone, with no accomplices."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/who-is-jordan-salinas-hero-bystander-who-confronted-idaho-shooter",
        "published": "2026-08-03T09:01:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Senate Republican on fatal In-N-Out shooting: ‘Idaho is heartbroken’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/senate-republican-on-fatal-in-n-out-shooting-idaho-is-heartbroken",
        "published": "2026-08-03T11:46:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting, two people returned fire against gunman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/new-details-in-idaho-in-n-out-shooting-two-people-returned-fire",
        "published": "2026-08-04T00:26:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}