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
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.