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Police identify suspect in deadly Idaho In-N-Out shooting, say he died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Investigators are working to determine the motive as an off-duty state trooper and an armed citizen returned fire and helped stop the attack.
Twin Falls Police identified the suspect as 24-year-old Chad Williams, confirming that he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following the mass shooting at a local In-N-Out Burger.
Authorities stated they are confident Williams acted alone, though detectives are actively investigating his motive and noted that the suspect's family is cooperating fully.
The attack left three people dead and seven others injured, with casualties including at least one restaurant employee, according to a statement from In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder.
Police and local officials praised an off-duty state trooper and an armed citizen, crediting their quick intervention and returned gunfire with diverting the gunman and preventing additional deaths.
The FBI joined the ongoing investigation, urging the public to submit any photos or videos related to the incident at the recently opened restaurant location.
The shooter at a fast-food restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday also died. Police said the suspected attacker shot and killed himself. Seven people were injured in the attack, two of whom are in critical condition.