08/02/2026
The Twin Falls Police Department is providing an update on the tragic shooting that occurred Saturday, August 1, 2026, near In-N-Out. Our priority is to provide the most accurate information available, correct misinformation, and direct victims, families, witnesses, and community members to the proper resources.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted. We understand the fear, grief, and concern this has caused in our community.
At approximately 2:29 p.m., the Twin Falls City Communications Center received 911 calls reporting shots fired. Officers, along with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, responded. The Twin Falls Fire Department and Magic Valley Paramedics also responded, provided aid, and transported victims.
At this time, we can confirm:
• Three victims are deceased
• One suspect is deceased
• Seven victims were injured
• Two injured victims have been treated and released
• Three injured victims are in stable condition
• Two injured victims are in critical condition
These numbers are preliminary and may be updated. Victim identities are not being released at this time out of respect for their families.
The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators are continuing to review evidence, conduct interviews, and determine the full circumstances, including possible motivation.
Investigators are confident the suspect acted alone. Social media posts identifying the shooter as Amer Mandzic are false. We ask the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
We can confirm that an off-duty state trooper and a citizen returned gunfire toward the suspect. We commend their heroic actions, which we believe helped drive the suspect away from the scene and prevent further casualties.
A second officer-involved shooting occurred as officers searched for the suspect. No one was injured in that incident. It is being investigated by the Jerome Police Department.
Crisis counselors will be available today until 8:00 p.m. at Rock Creek Elementary School and on additional days as needed. With the assistance of the FBI, we are working on setting up a seeking victims website and will share that information when it becomes available.
Anyone with video, photos, or digital evidence is asked to submit it to the FBI tip line: www.fbi.gov/twinfallsshooting Anyone with information may contact the Twin Falls City Communications Center at 208-735-4357.
Law enforcement services remain available citywide. Officers from Meridian PD, Caldwell PD, Nampa PD, and the Idaho State Police are working side-by-side with our officers to provide patrol coverage.
We are grateful to law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatchers, medical teams, and partner agencies who responded with courage and compassion.
We remain committed to transparency and will provide updates as soon as we are able.
