Police Name Chad Williams As Sole Gunman In Deadly In-N-Out Shooting
Authorities released name age and sole-actor status while keeping background motive and any prior records sealed pending investigation and family notification.
Authorities released name age and sole-actor status while keeping background motive and any prior records sealed pending investigation and family notification.
On August 2 Twin Falls police named 24-year-old Chad Williams as the sole gunman in the August 1 In-N-Out shooting that left 3 dead and 7 wounded.
Why it matters: Public tip lines and crisis resources remain open; households near commercial districts face questions about response times and civilian intervention rules.
Date to watch: FBI tip portal and Twin Falls communications center remain active for evidence through at least the coming week of August 10.
Sources:
- Twin Falls Police Department public update (2026-08-02)
https://www.facebook.com/twinfallspolice/posts/the-twin-falls-police-department-is-providing-an-update-on-the-tragic-shooting-t/1501596882012342/ - KTVB press conference video (2026-08-02)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uw3P7n1R1Q - CSI ASCSI Student Senate minutes February 21 2023 (2023-02-21)
https://www.csi.edu/_files/pdf/student-government/minutes/2023-02-21.pdf - Idaho Statesman report on civilian response (2026-08-02)
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article316743551.html - FBI tip line for Twin Falls shooting (2026-08-02)
https://www.fbi.gov/twinfallsshooting - East Idaho News update on identification (2026-08-02)
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/latest-updates-twin-falls-shooter-identified-by-police-as-24-year-old-chad-williams/
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