- Jordan Salinas was identified by social media users as the armed bystander who fired back at the Twin Falls In-N-Out gunman, with posts on X calling him a "hero."
- Salinas pulled into the In-N-Out around 2:30 p.m., initially thought it was a kitchen fire, then ran toward the gunfire as an "automatic," "mechanical" response; the last thing he heard before running was his girlfriend calling "Jordan!"
- Salinas spotted the shooter, identified by police as 24-year-old Chad Williams, firing at cars and fired back; an off-duty policeman joined in, and their combined fire pushed the shooter toward an open parking lot.
- He began training seriously with firearms after the 2021 Boise Towne Square mall shooting killed two people, reasoning that gunmen often go after "soft targets."
- Salinas trained on weekends in the desert outside Eden and had never pointed his gun at an animal before the shooting.
- Before firing his FN Five-Seven pistol, Salinas used the practiced four-step approach Observe, Orient, Decide, Act, saying, "He did not like it when bullets started firing both ways.", and told the Idaho Statesman he felt "no fear."
- Salinas, 35, of Kimberly, Idaho, is a healthcare worker who serves as the full-time caregiver for his wheelchair-bound brother.
Jordan Salinas, a 35-year-old healthcare worker from Kimberly, Idaho, has gained recognition as a hero after confronting the shooter at the Twin Falls In-N-Out. Salinas, who is the full-time caregiver for his wheelchair-bound brother, began serious firearms training following a tragic shooting incident in 2021.12313
On Saturday, around 2:30 PM, Salinas arrived at the In-N-Out and initially thought there was a kitchen fire when he saw people fleeing. However, upon hearing gunfire, he instinctively ran towards the sound, describing it as an “automatic,” “mechanical” response. He spotted the shooter, identified as Chad Williams, and fired back with his FN Five-Seven pistol, employing a four-step approach he had practiced: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act.1112
Salinas reported feeling “no fear” during the confrontation, stating, “There’s a task that needs to be done, and we’re the ones who need to do it.” His actions, combined with those of an off-duty police officer present at the scene, helped push the shooter away from the restaurant.
The incident resulted in three fatalities and seven injuries, with some victims in critical condition, according to Twin Falls city officials. The police chief confirmed that the suspected shooter also died, though it remains unclear if he is included in the death toll.
Salinas's girlfriend confirmed his role in the incident, recalling her frantic call for him just before he ran towards the gunfire. His decisive actions have led many on social media to label him a hero, with posts celebrating his bravery and quick thinking.
“Salinas, 35, a healthcare worker from Kimberly, Idaho, serves as full-time caregiver for his wheelchair-bound brother and began firearms training after the 2021 Boise Towne Square mall shooting. He told the Idaho Statesman he felt “no fear,” describing his dash toward gunfire as an “automatic,” “mechanical” response.”
