Authorities in Twin Falls, Idaho, have identified three victims killed during a mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant on Aug. 1, 2026, an event that left seven others wounded. The gunman, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being engaged by an off-duty police officer and a civilian, according to Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks.
Victims Identified by Authorities
The victims killed in the attack include 23-year-old Ashley Garibay of Stockton, California; 66-year-old Dale Schultz of Salt Lake City, Utah; and 59-year-old Christopher Claunch of Hagerman, Idaho, officials confirmed Tuesday. Garibay, an In-N-Out associate, was part of a specialized team traveling to various locations to train staff at the chain's newly opened Idaho location.
Legacy of the Fallen
Garibay's family described her as an "amazing, beautiful soul who loved living life," noting she was adventurous, outgoing, and driven. Her family stated she had been working in Stockton before joining a traveling team in 2023 with the goal of one day managing an In-N-Out store. In an earlier statement, In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder expressed profound grief, stating she had lost a "beautiful Associate."
A Life of Recovery
Christopher Claunch, a California native who moved to Idaho three decades ago, was a resident of Hagerman. His sister, Kimberly Castaneda, told the New York Times that Claunch had found sobriety two years ago after a long struggle with alcoholism. Before the shooting, Claunch had expressed interest in visiting the new Twin Falls location once the initial hype had subsided. Friends remembered him as a man dedicated to helping others, noting he had completed a rehabilitation program at the Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center in Rupert, Idaho, where he had been employed.
Impact on Families
Dale Schultz, a Salt Lake City resident, was killed while charging his Tesla at a nearby station. His wife, Reinette, survived the attack but sustained serious injuries, including a shattered collarbone and shrapnel wounds to her arm that will require additional surgeries. The Schultz family, who had been married for 46 years and had three children, described Dale as a "rock" in their family and a model father and grandfather.
Confronting the Gunman
The shooting also left several others wounded, including Austin James, a Sacramento native and former law enforcement professional who had worked for both the Twin Falls Police Department and the Idaho State Police. James' father, Marcus James, reported that his son ran toward the gunfire to confront the shooter but intentionally did not draw his own firearm to avoid being mistaken for the attacker by responding officers. James was treated at the scene by his wife and a friend, both of whom are emergency room nurses, before being rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
Community Response
Another injured individual, Steven Pixley, was riding a motorcycle near the scene when a shot entered his arm, causing him to drop his hand. His cousin, Shane Klaas, noted that the injury resulted in Pixley losing the use of three fingers. As the investigation continues, police have established a center for those affected to collect personal items left at the scene. A candlelight vigil was scheduled for Tuesday night at Twin Falls City Park, and city flags will remain at half-staff through next week.
Chaos at the Scene
The violence erupted before 2:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, creating a chaotic scene that Chief Hicks described as one of the most difficult instances a law enforcement officer can face. Witnesses reported seeing people fleeing the shopping center as gunshots echoed through the area. One witness described seeing a person with an AR-style rifle emerging from the drive-thru, while another reported a civilian returning fire toward the suspect.
