In a press briefing held on Sunday, authorities highlighted the role of two brave individuals who exchanged gunfire with a suspect during a confrontation at an In-N-Out location in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Earlier reports from – News suggested that a bystander who was armed intervened by firing at the suspect, with an eyewitness noting that this individual’s prompt action likely averted further tragedy.
However, during the conference, officials clarified that it was not solely this armed citizen who engaged with the suspect; an off-duty police officer also fired shots at the perpetrator.
The New York Times cited comments from Twin Falls County Sheriff Jack Johnson, who praised both the citizen and the off-duty officer, stating, “These individuals are heroes in our community, and their quick response undoubtedly diverted a larger tragedy.”
KARK quoted Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks expressing gratitude, “We believe their actions deterred the suspect from the scene, thus averting more harm. We want to publicly acknowledge and commend the off-duty officer and the citizen for their courageous intervention.”
The attacker reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and – News observed that police identified the deceased individual as a 24-year-old man.
Three people were killed in the attack, including one In-N-Out employee.
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