Full Breakdown
Tragedy at Twin Falls In-N-Out: Victims Identified and Community Response
8/5/2026, 12:19:47 AM
Core Event
A mass shooting erupted at the newly opened In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on the weekend. Police said the gunman, 24-year-old Chad Williams, killed himself after the attack. Two customers were killed, including 23-year-old Ashley Garibay, a Stockton, California native who was in Idaho to train staff, and Christopher Claunch. Seven additional patrons were wounded, two of them critically. Authorities indicated Williams acted alone and have not released a motive.
Background & Context
The Twin Falls outlet began operations on July 24 as part of In-N-Out’s expansion beyond California. Garibay, whose first job was at the chain’s Stockton location, traveled to the new store to help train employees and had expressed a long-term goal of managing an In-N-Out restaurant. Her uncle, Marcos, confirmed her presence at the site when the shooting occurred.
Data & Statistics
- Fatalities: 2 (Ashley Garibay, 23; Christopher Claunch)
- Injured: 7 (including 2 in critical condition)
- Shooter: Chad Williams, 24, died by self-inflicted gunshot
- Location opening date: July 24 (2024)
Official Statements & Responses
They asked for privacy while grieving.
Police confirmed the shooter acted alone and that no motive has been disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm thinking that maybe I might have even known or run into this young lady because I used to work around this area,” — Memo Ramirez Sr
- “It's just crazy to think about that. Such a beautiful little girl lost her life over nothing. There's a family in mourning right now that their baby girl's not coming home,” — Ramirez Sr. Two
- “ "You have no idea how surprised I was when I found out he was there," Castaneda told the Times.” — Castaneda
