Shooting spree at a burger restaurant in the USA: Two killed, armed citizen returned fire

Two people were killed and seven others injured, two of them in serious condition, during a deadly shooting that occurred last night (between Saturday and Sunday) in Idaho, USA. Dramatic footage from the scene near the In-N-Out burger restaurant in Twin Falls shows an armed citizen firing a pistol at the attacker, who was wielding a long gun, as diners and employees fled in panic.

The shooter, 24-year-old Chad Williams, was later found dead near the scene; police confirmed he died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The motive for the attack remains under investigation. The shooting began around 14:30 local time in a busy commercial area, with hundreds of people present at the restaurant and surrounding businesses.

Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks described the scene as "extremely chaotic" and announced that there is no longer a threat to the public following the discovery of the suspect's body.

"It is possible that the intervention of the armed citizen distracted the shooter and gave employees and customers time to escape," said 34-year-old Lane Kuhn, who witnessed the start of the attack.

Witnesses recounted moments of horror, including an employee being shot in the chest and dragged to safety by colleagues. Customers inside the restaurant described hiding in the kitchen as the attack unfolded.

The restaurant branch had opened just one week prior, on July 24, as part of the chain's expansion into Idaho. In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder released a statement expressing her heartbreak and offering prayers for the victims and their families.

Police are continuing to interview witnesses and collect evidence. The FBI has joined the investigation and requested that anyone with video or photographic evidence of the incident come forward. Idaho Governor Brad Little stated he is monitoring the situation and called for prayers for the residents of Twin Falls and the first responders who arrived at the scene.