Courage in the Crosshairs | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

In a harrowing August 1st attack at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, a gunman killed three and wounded seven before being stopped by acts of extraordinary bravery from civilians. A former cop, Austin James, charged the shooter and was shot himself, still trying to draw his weapon before being pulled away. Employees risked gunfire to aid injured coworkers, while an off-duty trooper engaged the shooter and helped evacuate patrons. One woman even grabbed the gunman’s jammed gun and tossed it aside. The shooter then targeted a red light and Tesla station, hitting more victims — but a trail…