Jordan Salinas
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“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,”
Jordan Salinas · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-03
Salinas wrote on Facebook that he would share a more complete account of what happened in the coming days.
“observe, orient, decide, act”
Jordan Salinas · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-03
Salinas said he followed a four-step approach he had practised for years to confront the attacker.
“There’s a task that needs to be done, and we’re the ones who need to do it,”
Jordan Salinas · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-03
Salinas added that he felt no fear and described the confrontation as a task that needed to be done.
“so much as an animal”
Jordan Salinas · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-03
Salinas told the Idaho Statesman he had trained with firearms but had never pointed his gun at an animal before Saturday.
“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,”
Jordan Salinas · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-03
In a statement on his Facebook page late on Sunday, Salinas thanked family, friends, and supporters.
“He did not like it when bullets started firing both ways,”
Jordan Salinas · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-03
Salinas told the Idaho Statesman that the suspect did not like it when bullets started firing both ways.