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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Police confirm suspect in Twin Falls restaurant shooting died by self-inflicted gunshot

The suspect involved in a fatal shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police reported that an off-duty officer and a citizen fired shots at the suspect, which diverted his actions during the incident.

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Why It Matters

This report clarifies the conclusion of a violent incident in a public space and identifies the actions taken by bystanders and law enforcement to intervene.

Key Facts

  • The suspect in a fatal fast-food restaurant shooting died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • An off-duty officer and a citizen fired shots at the suspect during the incident.
  • The shots fired by the officer and citizen served to divert the suspect.
  • Police confirmed these details on Sunday.

Who's Mentioned

personJosh Palmer“Twin Falls spokesperson.”personLane Koehn“Witness to the shooting.”organizationFBI“Federal agency assisting with evidence collection.”locationTwin Falls“City where the shooting occurred.”personHaley Dodaro“Witness to the shooting.”personNayeli Rodriguez“Witness to the shooting.”personMatthew Hicks“Twin Falls Police Chief.”personChad Williams“24-year-old identified as the suspect in the shooting.”locationIdaho“State where the incident occurred”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”personLynsi Snyder“Owner of In-N-Out.”