In-N-Out Burger owner and President Lynsi Snyder mourned the employee killed during Saturday’s shooting at the chain’s newly opened Twin Falls, Idaho, restaurant, urging the In-N-Out community to turn to God for comfort and strength.
Snyder posted the emotional statement on Instagram early Sunday after 24-year-old Chad Williams killed two people and wounded seven others. Williams also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, bringing the total number of dead to three.
Williams killed a female In-N-Out employee and one other person. Authorities had not publicly identified either victim as of Sunday afternoon.
“My heart is broken, my chest is heavy, my eyes burn from the tears I’ve shed,” Snyder wrote.
Snyder said the employee had been caring for customers when Williams killed her. She described Williams as “a disgusting human” and said In-N-Out would mourn and pray with the victims’ families through the painful period ahead.
“I love you all, and I ask you to turn to God, not in anger, but seeking comfort and strength for those who are hurting,” Snyder wrote.
Police praise armed responders
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, an armed citizen returned fire after seeing Williams carrying a rifle near the restaurant. Police later confirmed that the citizen and an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper both fired at Williams.
Police Chief Matthew Hicks said during Sunday’s briefing that their actions helped drive Williams from the restaurant and prevented additional casualties. Authorities had not publicly identified either armed responder.
The In-N-Out restaurant opened July 24, eight days before the attack. Investigators believe Williams acted alone, but police had not announced a motive as of Sunday afternoon.
Snyder closed her statement by saying the company would stand together and do everything it could to learn from the attack.
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