On the afternoon of August 1, 2026, a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, became the scene of a tragic mᴀss shooting that claimed three lives and left seven others wounded. The restaurant, which had only begun serving customers on July 24 as part of the chain’s expansion into the state, was busy when 24-year-old Chad Williams opened fire shortly after 2 p.m. local time. The attack began inside the restaurant and spilled into the parking lot before ending with the gunman’s death from a self-inflicted gunsH๏τ wound.

Among those killed was 23-year-old Ashley Garibay of Stockton, California. Garibay worked for In-N-Out and had traveled to Twin Falls specifically to help train the new staff at the Magic Valley location. Her family described her deep connection to the company in a public statement. In-N-Out had been her first job, and she embraced it fully. She often traveled to support store openings and held a clear goal of one day becoming a store manager. Relatives remembered her as kind, adventurous, outgoing, smart, and driven — someone whose bright smile and contagious laugh could light up a room. They noted that she consistently put others first and helped people through hard times even while facing her own challenges. The family expressed graтιтude to In-N-Out coworkers, first responders, and bystanders who comforted her in her final moments.

In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder released a statement mourning the loss of an ᴀssociate, saying the company had lost “one of our beautiful ᴀssociates” who was caring for customers at the time of the attack. A GoFundMe organized by the family to help with funeral costs raised tens of thousands of dollars in the days that followed.

The other two people killed were 59-year-old Christopher “Toph” Claunch of Hagerman, Idaho, and 66-year-old Dale Schultz of Salt Lake City, Utah. Claunch, originally from California, had lived in Idaho for about three decades. He had struggled with alcoholism for years but achieved two years of sobriety and worked at the Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center in Rupert, where he had received treatment himself. Friends and family said helping others find recovery became a central and meaningful part of his life. He was known for his goofy, carefree personality and ability to connect with people seeking help.

Dale Schultz and his wife Reinette were returning home from a family reunion when they stopped at a Tesla charging station near the restaurant. Schultz was killed; his wife was seriously wounded, requiring multiple surgeries and facing a long recovery while also mourning her husband. Schultz was remembered as a gifted artist, an Air Force veteran, an avid pickleball player, and a humble, well-liked member of his community and church circles in Utah.

Seven other people were injured. In the immediate aftermath, two were treated and released, three were listed in stable condition, and two remained critical. One of those critically wounded was Austin “AJ” Scott James, a former law enforcement officer with ties to the Sacramento area who had moved to Idaho. James confronted the shooter and was sH๏τ while doing so; his wife, an emergency-room nurse, and another nurse on scene provided initial aid. Another armed civilian, Jordan Salinas of nearby Kimberly, also returned fire. Police credited the actions of the armed bystanders and an off-duty Idaho state trooper with driving the gunman away from the restaurant and preventing further casualties.

Authorities identified the shooter as Chad Williams, 24. Investigators stated he acted alone. Williams had previously lived in the Waddell area of Arizona, near Phoenix, and attended the College of Southern Idaho from 2022 to 2023, where he studied nursing, served briefly as a student senator (later impeached for procedural reasons), and did not complete a degree. Social media posts linked to him discussed crime, immigration enforcement, and related topics. Police said his family was cooperating fully with the investigation, and a motive had not been publicly established in the days after the shooting.

The Twin Falls community and families of the victims organized support efforts, including a family ᴀssistance center and planned vigils. The incident left the new restaurant and surrounding commercial area shaken, with many noting the randomness of the violence that struck customers, an employee dedicated to her work, and people simply pᴀssing through.

Sources : https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/us-news/stockton-woman-killed-in-idaho-in-n-out-shooting-mourned-by-family/