Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?

What the report says

Al Jazeera reports that Jordan Salinas, a 35-year-old healthcare worker from Kimberly, Idaho, has been widely praised after confronting an armed suspect during a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls on Saturday. Police said at least three people were killed and several others were wounded in the attack, and the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, was later found dead near the scene from what authorities described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to the report, Salinas was at the restaurant with his girlfriend when gunfire erupted. He told the Idaho Statesman that he first thought there might be a kitchen fire before realizing a shooting was underway. He said he ran toward the sound of the shots and, alongside an off-duty officer, returned fire, helping force the gunman away from the crowded area.

Twin Falls police chief Matthew Hicks praised the actions of an off-duty officer and an unnamed civilian, saying they likely prevented more casualties. Salinas has not been officially named by police, but viral videos and his own account have linked him to the confrontation. In a Facebook post, he said the last day had been overwhelming and expressed sympathy for the victims and their families.

The article also notes that authorities are still investigating a possible motive and have urged the public to avoid misinformation. By Sunday, police said some wounded victims had been treated and released, while others remained in critical or stable condition.