Armed Citizen Jordan Salinas Breaks Silence Following Deadly Attack at In-N-Out

Jordan Salinas, the armed citizen who confronted the In‑N‑Out shooter, is speaking out publicly for the first time.

Salinas drew fire from the gunman, now identified as Chad Williams, and was not hit during the exchange. Sources close to Salinas tell Gun News Now that although he stumbled into some shrubbery while advancing, he immediately regained his footing and continued moving toward Williams.

Video of Salinas returning fire has gone viral worldwide, with his silhouette becoming a meme across social media. Those who know him describe Salinas as quiet, humble, and not someone who seeks attention.

Salinas posted a short message on Facebook. Here is his statement in full:

“The last 24 hours have been overwhelming. I want to sincerely thank my family, friends, and everyone who has reached out with messages, prayers, and support. I haven’t been able to respond to everyone yet, but please know I’ve seen your messages, and they mean more to me than I can put into words.

In the coming days, I’ll share a more complete account of what happened, to the best of my recollection, when I’m able.

For now, my heart remains with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by yesterday’s tragedy. Thank you for continuing to keep them in your thoughts and prayers, and thank you all for the incredible support you’ve shown me and my family.”

Salinas has been widely praised for his actions, with many crediting him for distracting Williams and preventing additional victims from being targeted.

Twin Falls Police also acknowledged Salinas’s role, saying his engagement saved lives. While the mainstream media won’t want to share Salinas’s story, we are honored to do so.

Gun News Now is working to confirm details about several other citizens who jumped into action to help victims and protect others during the attack.

Those close to Salinas say he trains regularly with his firearm and is known as a prepared, level‑headed, and genuinely kind individual, someone who takes readiness seriously for situations exactly like this.