Three civilians intervened by firing back at a gunman during a mass shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, potentially saving lives, according to surveillance video released by the Twin Falls Police Department.
Chad Williams, 24, was confronted by an off-duty state trooper, a former police officer, and an armed bystander at various points during the incident, which resulted in three deaths and seven injuries. The motive for the attack remains unclear.
The footage shows Williams arriving at the drive-thru, where he shot and killed employee Ashley Garibay. He then fatally shot Christopher Claunch, who was in another vehicle. Former Twin Falls and Idaho State Police Officer Austin "AJ" Scott then engaged Williams, but was critically injured and had to be pulled back by another individual.
Inside the restaurant, an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper helped evacuate employees and customers. This trooper exchanged gunfire with Williams, who briefly retreated before returning and firing again through a window. A good Samaritan assisting the trooper was struck by gunfire.
Williams then fled the restaurant, firing at vehicles at a nearby red light and killing Dale Schultz and injuring his wife. He was confronted again by an armed good Samaritan before he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound near a Tesla charging station, according to the video's narration.
Authorities credited the civilians' actions with helping to save lives. Scott's father stated on Facebook that his son faces a lengthy recovery after being critically injured.