In-N-Out Gunman Complained Online Before Idaho Rampage
3 people were killed and 7 others wounded Saturday at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Suspect Chad Williams, 24, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- 2 of the injured were released; 3 are in stable condition; 2 remain critical.
- Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said Williams' family is cooperating with investigators.
- Williams attended College of Southern Idaho in 2022–2023 and was impeached from student government in February 2023.
- No motive has been established; police say Williams acted alone.
Why it matters: The victims include an In-N-Out employee, a bystander who moved toward danger to protect others, and a taxi driver shot in an adjacent parking lot.
- Ashley Garibay, an In-N-Out employee from Stockton, California, was in Twin Falls to help open the location, which had opened July 24.
- Christopher Claunch, a Southern California native who lived in Idaho for about 30 years, was also killed, according to his sister.
How 22 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage largely agrees on the facts; the main point of emphasis differs — some outlets focus on victim details while others center on the armed bystander's role.
Center coverage, 8 sources: The center focuses on the dramatic confrontation between the armed bystander and the shooter, highlighting Jordan Salinas's firsthand account.
TMZ8hIdaho In-N-Out Mass Shooter 'Crumbled' Emotionally During Gun Battle, Bystander SaysTNDThe National Desk49mCivilian who fired at In-N-Out shooter says gunman 'immediately crumbled'
USA Today13hIdaho shooting proves we need more heroes, not gun laws | OpinionYNYahoo News21hIdaho In-N-Out shooting: Good Samaritan who confronted gunman speaks out
Associated Press3hIn-N-Out worker killed in shooting at newly opened Idaho restaurant traveled to open storesCNCTV News2hIn-N-Out worker killed in shooting at newly opened restaurant travelled to open stores
Law and Crime4hIn-N-Out shooter killed 23-year-old who traveled from out of state to train workers at a new location, her family says
RealClearPolitics4hCourage Answered When Evil Came to an Idaho In-N-OutLeft coverage, 7 sources: The left emphasizes the victims' stories and community loss, detailing the backgrounds and lives of those killed and wounded.
Los Angeles Times6hIn-n-Out mass shooting: What we know about the victims
Time1dWhat We Know About the Suspected Idaho In-N-Out Shooter—and the Bystanders Credited With Distracting Him
The Independent3hIn-N-Out worker killed in shooting at newly opened Idaho restaurant traveled to open stores
ABC News4hWhat to know about the victims of the In-N-Out Burger shootingSFCSan Francisco Chronicle26mCalifornia man wounded confronting Idaho In-N-Out gunman
HuffPost2dSuspect In Shooting At Idaho Fast-food Restaurant Died From Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound, Police Say
NBC News1dWhat we know about the victims of the Idaho shootingRight coverage, 7 sources: The right leads with the suspect's identification and the unknown motive, framing the armed response as a key detail in a straightforward crime report.
The Post Millennial4hIn-N-Out gunman Chad Williams spent months complaining online about violent crime before deadly Idaho rampage
New York Post2hHeroic California high school grad seriously injured after confronting Idaho In-N-Out shooter
Daily Mail8hIn-N-Out Burger shooter Chad Williams, 24, was IMPEACHED while at college, as former classmate reveals what sent him off the rails
Christian Post5hIn-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder urges employees to 'turn to God' after Idaho shooting
The Blaze4h'Heroic' bystander who fired at gunman suspected in deadly shooting at Idaho In-N-Out shares how he prepared for the danger
The Washington Times2hIn-N-Out worker killed in shooting at newly opened Idaho restaurant traveled to open stores
Townhall11hThe Hero Who Took on the Idaho In-N-Out Shooter Breaks His SilenceWhat’s next: The FBI is assisting Twin Falls police and asked the public to submit any photos or video of the shooting.
- Police urged the public not to share unconfirmed information after misinformation spread online about the suspect's identity.
- What motivated Williams to open fire at the restaurant?
- What were the circumstances of the officer-involved shooting that occurred while police searched for Williams?
- Who is the third victim, whose identity has not been publicly released?