Authorities in Twin Falls, Idaho, have identified the gunman responsible for a deadly shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant that left three people dead and seven others injured.
Police said the suspect was 24-year-old Chad Williams, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after carrying out the attack on Saturday afternoon. Investigators believe he acted alone, and officials said there is currently no ongoing threat to the public.
The shooting occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. local time at the recently opened In-N-Out restaurant located in a busy commercial area of Twin Falls. Emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire, with operators hearing screams in the background as the incident unfolded.
According to Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks, three victims were killed while seven others suffered injuries. Two of the wounded remain in critical condition, several are in stable condition, and others have already been released from the hospital. Authorities have not yet publicly identified the victims as relatives continue to be notified.
One of those killed was an employee of the restaurant. In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder expressed condolences to the victims' families, describing the loss as heartbreaking and thanking employees and first responders for their actions during the tragedy.
Police said an off-duty Idaho State Police officer and an armed civilian returned fire at the suspect during the attack. Investigators believe their response forced the gunman away from the crowded restaurant and likely prevented additional casualties.
The restaurant is located inside a busy shopping district surrounded by retail stores, restaurants, and a movie theater, prompting a large emergency response. Nearby businesses temporarily closed while authorities secured the area and lifted a shelter-in-place order later in the day.
Investigators continue interviewing hundreds of potential witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage to determine what led to the attack. As of Sunday, officials said they had not established a motive.
The FBI has also asked members of the public to submit any photos or videos recorded during the incident to assist investigators.
The In-N-Out location had opened on July 24, making it one of the company's newest restaurants in Idaho. The shooting has shocked the local community and renewed discussions about public safety following another high-profile mass shooting in the United States.