Below is what happened:
Austin “AJ” Scott James is currently hospitalized and recovering from life-threatening injuries sustained during the Twin Falls, Idaho In-N-Out shooting on August 1, 2026.
Injuries:
He was shot in the arm, which shattered his humerus and severed an artery, causing critical blood loss.
Status:
He is facing a long road of surgeries, rehabilitation, and recovery.
Immediate Care:
His wife, Connie (an emergency room nurse), and a friend (also an ER nurse) provided immediate life-saving care, including applying pressure to control bleeding, before transporting him to the hospital.
Background:
James, a former Twin Falls police officer and Antelope High School graduate, intentionally ran toward the shooter to protect others but did not draw his firearm to avoid being mistaken for the suspect. 
Austin ‘AJ’ Scott James is seen in this photo. He has come to the limelight as the second person to engage the Twin Falls, Idaho shooter. (GiveSendGo)
This guy is the "ultimate hero". Hopefully, he's getting support from every patriot in the country.