A Saturday afternoon shooting at the newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, left three people dead and several others injured, including a motorcycle rider struck by a stray bullet outside the restaurant. The gunman, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, was killed by his own hand after an off-duty state trooper and a civilian opened fire on him during the attack. Twin Falls police said Williams acted alone, and investigators have not yet identified a motive.
Who Were the Victims?
The three people killed were Ashley Garibay, 23, of Stockton, California; Dale Schultz, 66, of Salt Lake City; and Christopher Claunch, 59, of Hagerman, Idaho — a small community about 28 miles northwest of Twin Falls.
Garibay was a member of In-N-Out’s traveling training team, a role she had held since 2023. She was stationed at the Twin Falls location, which had opened in late July, helping bring new employees up to speed. Her death cuts short what appeared to be a promising career with the popular burger chain.
Schultz’s wife, Reinette, was also wounded in the attack and remained hospitalized as of this week. As first reported by the Coeur d’Alene Press, Gregory Glenn of the Madeleine Choir School said, “While we mourn the loss of Dale, we continue to pray for Reinette, who remains hospitalized as she recovers from her injuries.”
Christopher Claunch left behind a legacy shaped by personal struggle and community service. He had completed a rehabilitation program for alcohol abuse a couple of years before his death and went on to work at a rehab center, helping others find their own path to sobriety.
His friend Garren Taylor, speaking to the Coeur d’Alene Press, remembered him as a rare kind of person: “He helped hundreds of people. He was just a gift to anyone he came in contact with.”
Additional Victims: Motorcyclist Struck Near the Scene
A motorcyclist, Steven Pixley, was riding near the restaurant when a bullet struck his arm, entering above the elbow and exiting below it. He lost the use of three fingers as a result and was awaiting surgery. Schultz’s wife also remained in the hospital, making the full toll of the shooting broader than the three fatalities alone.
The presence of an off-duty state trooper at the scene — along with a civilian who also returned fire — may have prevented further casualties. Police have credited both for intervening during the attack.
Community Mourns, City Responds
Twin Falls leaders ordered city flags lowered to half-staff and announced they would remain there through at least the following week. A candlelight vigil was planned for Tuesday night at Twin Falls City Park, offering residents a chance to gather and remember those lost.
The shooting has shaken a community still celebrating the arrival of In-N-Out Burger, which had drawn significant excitement when it opened in late July. For many Idahoans, the restaurant’s arrival was a long-anticipated milestone — now permanently shadowed by the events of that Saturday afternoon.
What Comes Next
Twin Falls police continue their investigation into the shooting and Williams’ background, as investigators work to establish what drove him to open fire in a crowded restaurant. No motive has been publicly identified. Families of the victims, meanwhile, face the difficult road of grief and, in the case of Reinette Schultz, physical recovery.
Pixley is awaiting surgery and faces a lengthy rehabilitation process. The long-term prognosis for the use of his hand has not been publicly confirmed.
This story is part of a difficult summer for Idaho, which has also seen residents die from heat-related illness as temperatures soared across the region. Statewide public safety coverage, including updates from Twin Falls and communities across North Idaho, is available at Idaho News.
Residents wishing to pay their respects to the victims are encouraged to attend the candlelight vigil at Twin Falls City Park.