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Three Killed, Shooter Dies After Civilian Intervention, Vigil Held

8/8/2026

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Summary

Officer James Intervenes

Chad Williams, 24, opened fire at Twin Falls In-N-Out Aug. 1, 2026, killing Ashley Garibay, Christopher Claunch and Dale Schultz and wounding seven.
Officer Austin “AJ” James ran toward the gunman, was shot, and survived as bystanders pulled him into car.
An Idaho State Police trooper and civilian Jordan Salinas fired at the shooter, actions said helped drive him away before he died from a gunshot near the Twin Falls Visitors Center.

Summary

Twin Falls Police Support

Twin Falls Police opened a victim-support center to collect personal items.
Hundreds attended a candlelight vigil at Twin Falls City Park Tuesday night, lighting candles and roses.
A coffee-shop donation sign raised $630 for civilian Jordan Salinas, who confronted the shooter.
Dale Schultz’s family planned a private memorial after his wife Reinette returned home.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 Columbine High School massacre, in which Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher, created a “script” that later shooters have cited; sociologist Ralph Larkin found eight of twelve post-2000 attacks directly referenced Columbine. The August 2026 shooting by Chad Williams at Twin Falls’ In-N-Out, stopped by civilian Jordan Salinas and an Idaho State Police trooper, reflects that enduring copy-cat influence.

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Officer James Intervenes

Chad Williams, 24, opened fire at Twin Falls In-N-Out Aug. 1, 2026, killing Ashley Garibay, Christopher Claunch and Dale Schultz and wounding seven.
Officer Austin “AJ” James ran toward the gunman, was shot, and survived as bystanders pulled him into car.
An Idaho State Police trooper and civilian Jordan Salinas fired at the shooter, actions said helped drive him away before he died from a gunshot near the Twin Falls Visitors Center.

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