Full Breakdown
Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger Mass Shooting: Timeline, Victims, and Community Response
8/9/2026, 2:29:34 AM
Core Event
On August 1 2026, 24-year-old Chad Williams drove a white Honda Civic into the drive-through lane of the newly opened In-NOut Burger on Blue Lakes Boulevard in Twin Falls, Idaho. He opened fire through the payment window, killing employee Ashley Garibay, 23, and then shot Christopher Claunch, 59, who was seated in his car. Williams continued the assault inside and outside the restaurant, wounding seven others before retrieving a rifle from his car and firing at motorists and a Tesla charging station, where Dale Schultz, 66, was killed. Police confronted Williams on a canyon-rim trail; he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Background & Context
The Twin Falls location had opened only a week earlier (July 24) as part of In-NOut’s expansion into Idaho. Authorities have repeatedly stated that there is “still no known motive” and that Williams acted alone.
Timeline
- ?2:30 p.m., Aug 1 – Williams arrives at the drive-through, shoots Garibay, then Claunch.
- Minutes later – He returns to the window, fires again, and his handgun jams.
- Subsequent minutes – Retrieves a rifle, shoots at vehicles on Blue Lakes Boulevard and at a Tesla charging station, killing Schultz.
- ?3 minutes after the first shots – First responding officer arrives; an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper enters the restaurant and exchanges fire with the suspect.
- ?90 minutes after the initial call – Police locate Williams on the canyon rim trail, where he kills himself.
- Early Aug 7 (scheduled) – In-NOut reopens the Twin Falls restaurant at 4:15 p.m.
Data & Statistics
- Fatalities: Ashley Garibay (23, employee), Christopher Claunch (59, customer), Dale Schultz (66, Tesla driver).
- Injured: Seven victims were struck inside the restaurant, on Blue Lakes Boulevard, and in the Visitor Center parking lot.
- Total shot: 10 people, including the gunman.
Official Statements & Responses
FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Montoya pledged continued assistance and urged the public to submit tips.
Verbatim Quotes
- “To that young man, you are a hero,” — Matthew Hicks, Falls Police Chief
- “As we reopen our doors, we do so with a steadfast commitment to supporting our Associates and serving the community that has demonstrated remarkable strength and compassion during this difficult time,” — Lynsi Snyder, In-NOut CEO
- “To our victims and their loved ones, this community grieves with you,” — Twin Falls Police Chief
On-the-Ground Reports
Twin Falls Police video shows an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper entering the restaurant, directing employees to safety, and exchanging fire with Williams. Civilian Braxton Steube, who fled a nearby store, confronted Williams on a walking trail, momentarily distracting him. Jordan Salinas, an armed bystander, fired at Williams near the Tesla charging station, an action police said “absolutely saved lives.”
What’s Next
The restaurant will reopen on August 7 2026 at 4:15 p.m., marking a symbolic return to normalcy. Law-enforcement agencies continue to solicit tips and additional footage. Support services, including a victim-center and counseling through the American Red Cross and local partners, remain available to survivors and families.
