Crime
Jordan Salinas hailed as Hero after opened fire on Twin Falls In-N-Out gunman, tried to stop shooting that left 3 dead, 7 wounded
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Newly released witness accounts and dramatic cellphone video are shedding light on the actions of an armed citizen who reportedly confronted a gunman during the deadly mass shooting outside a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Authorities say three people were killed and seven others were injured after a gunman opened fire outside the restaurant, which had been open for less than two weeks.
Police believe the suspected shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators have not yet released the suspect’s identity or disclosed a possible motive for the attack.
Video recorded by a witness captured the chaotic moments as an armed civilian exchanged gunfire with the suspect outside the restaurant while terrified customers and employees fled for safety.
Multiple witnesses identified the armed citizen as Jordan Salinas, who was seen drawing a handgun and returning fire while the suspect continued shooting.
The footage appears to show Salinas briefly stumbling and taking cover in nearby bushes before getting back up and continuing to move toward the gunman.
The handgun visible in the video appears to have been equipped with what witnesses described as a suppressor, though law enforcement has not confirmed any details regarding the firearm used by Salinas.
Witness Lane Koehn, who recorded part of the incident from inside a vehicle, said the armed citizen’s actions may have helped save lives by diverting the gunman’s attention long enough for diners and restaurant employees to escape the area.
Authorities have not publicly stated whether Salinas struck the suspect or officially credited his actions with preventing additional casualties. The investigation remains active.
According to the Twin Falls Police Department, the shooting left three people dead and seven others injured.
One video from the scene reportedly shows the gunman firing into a Tesla parked near the restaurant.
Family members told media outlets that Terry Dudley, who was inside a blue Tesla, was shot during the attack. He underwent surgery and was reported to be in stable condition.
Relatives connected to the occupants of a gray Tesla said the driver was killed in the shooting, while the passenger survived and continues to receive medical treatment.
Officials have not yet released the identities of all victims, and no motive has been announced.
Following the shooting, social media users circulated a 2024 post reportedly made by Jordan Salinas showing him training with what appeared to be a firearm similar to the one seen in the viral video.
The post included a message encouraging firearms training and preparedness. Since the shooting, many online commenters have highlighted the post while praising Salinas for reportedly placing himself in harm’s way during the attack.
The Twin Falls Police Department continues to investigate the deadly shooting. Detectives are processing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working to determine what led to the attack.
As of this report, authorities have not released the suspected gunman’s name, and investigators have not confirmed whether the armed citizen’s intervention directly prevented further loss of life.
The information regarding Jordan Salinas’ actions is based on witness accounts and publicly circulated video.
Law enforcement has not yet issued an official statement detailing his role in the incident or whether he fired the shots that ultimately stopped the suspect.
The tragedy has left the Twin Falls community mourning the victims while investigators continue working to establish a complete timeline of one of Idaho’s deadliest recent mass shootings.
Crime
Ihor Demianenko Identified as Driver in North Hollywood Crash That Killed 3 and Critically Injured 2, Held on $6 Million Bail
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES — A 61-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a vehicle crashed into pedestrians and street vendors near a Metro station in North Hollywood, killing three women and injuring two others.
The driver, identified as Ihor Demianenko, is being held on more than $6 million bail. In addition to the suspected DUI offense, he is facing three counts of murder in connection with the deadly crash, according to authorities.
The collision happened shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday near the Metro station on North Lankershim Boulevard, close to Chandler Boulevard, during the evening rush hour.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Demianenko was driving a white minivan southbound on Lankershim Boulevard at what investigators described as an unsafe speed. The vehicle reportedly veered off the roadway and struck several pedestrians and food vendors on the sidewalk.
Demianenko became trapped inside the minivan and had to be extricated by emergency responders. He was taken to a hospital with minor injuries before being arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.
Three women were pronounced dead at the scene. The LAPD confirmed that the victims were 40, 53 and 69 years old. Their identities had not been publicly released in the information available.
Two additional women, believed to be between 50 and 55 years old, were struck and transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The crash occurred in an area where street vendors regularly sell food and other items near the Metro station entrance and exit. Witnesses told local media that at least two of the women who died were longtime food vendors who had worked in the area for years.
The deaths have deeply affected commuters, customers and neighborhood residents who regularly encountered the women.
People familiar with the vendors described them as friendly and generous community members who welcomed customers and sometimes provided food even to people who could not afford to pay.
A growing memorial appeared near the crash site Wednesday as people stopped to pay their respects and remember the women.
Joseph Portillo, who said he saw the vendors regularly, expressed sadness over their deaths and the impact on their families and children.
Another vendor, Noe Orozco, told local media that he worked alongside the women and regularly dropped them off in the morning and picked them up later in the day. He said he had just picked them up as usual when he came upon the devastating crash scene and discovered that one of his colleagues had died.
The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the events leading up to the minivan leaving the roadway.
Demianenko remains in custody on more than $6 million bail. He has been arrested on suspicion of DUI and is facing three murder counts.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full sequence of events that led to the deaths and injuries.