Man Returns Fire at In-N-Out Gunman, Credited with Limiting Victims

On August 2, a 24-year-old gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and wounding several others. Jordan Salinas, a 35-year-old healthcare worker, was in the restaurant when the shooting occurred. Salinas, who had received firearm training after a 2021 mass shooting, returned fire at the gunman. In an interview with the Idaho Statesman, Salinas described his actions as “automatic” and “mechanical”.

Police credited Salinas with limiting the number of victims in the attack. Salinas's decision to return fire likely prevented further harm to others in the restaurant. The incident is still under investigation, and authorities have not released the names of the victims or the gunman.

The shooting occurred on August 2, and Salinas's interview with the Idaho Statesman was published on August 3. Salinas's actions have been recognized by police as heroic, and his decision to return fire has been credited with saving lives.