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Three killed at Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out Burger; police name victims

Police identified those killed in the August 1 attack at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, and said investigators are still working to determine the full circumstances, including possible motivation.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 17, 2026, 2:26 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 3, 2026, 5:14 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 2:41 a.m. ET
Police in , , have identified the people killed in the August 1 shooting at an as Ashley Garibay, 23, of Stockton, California; Dale Schultz, 66, of Salt Lake City; and Christopher Claunch, 59, of Hagerman, . Garibay's family also shared her name publicly. Claunch's sister, Kimberley Castaneda, confirmed his death to The Associated Press. Among the wounded is Austin "A.J." Scott, whose name was released by his father, Marcus Scott, in a Facebook post. The said it received multiple 911 calls about shots fired near the In-N-Out Burger fast food restaurant shortly before :30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1. The attack happened early in the afternoon. As of , people had been killed and injured. police, the and the Fire Department responded. The incident is no longer active. The full circumstances of the attack, including a motive, have not been determined. In a social media post, the said: "Investigators are continuing to review evidence, conduct interviews, and determine the full circumstances, including possible motivation." The suspect has been identified as . He is dead: police said the gunman shot and killed himself. Police Chief Matthew Hicks said: "What happened here was violent, frightening and deeply traumatic." He added: "Employees showing up for work. Visitors coming to see our beautiful city. Instead they were confronted with chaos, fear and now loss." Of one person who intervened, the chief said: "To that young man, you are a hero." He continued: "Your courage, your composure, your selflessness in that moment likely gave others the time they needed to escape harm. This community is grateful for you, and we will never forget what you did that day." The police department said of those who intervened: "We commend their heroic actions, which we believe helped drive the suspect away from the scene and prevent further casualties." If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day: call or text 988.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 17, 2026, 2:26 a.m. ETFirst report

    Suspect in Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting identified as Chad Williams, 24; police say the gunman shot himself

    The suspect in the August 1, 2026, shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, has been identified as Chad Williams, 24. The suspect is dead: police said the gunman shot and killed himself.

    The Twin Falls Police Department said it received multiple 911 calls about shots fired near the In-N-Out Burger fast food restaurant shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The attack happened early in the afternoon Saturday. Three people were killed and seven were injured, according to the casualty count as of Sunday. Twin Falls police, the Twin Falls Police Department and the Twin Falls Fire Department responded. The incident is no longer active.

    Police identified those killed as Ashley Garibay, 23, of Stockton, California; Dale Schultz, 66, of Salt Lake City; and Christopher Claunch, 59, of Hagerman, Idaho. Claunch's sister, Kimberley Castaneda, confirmed his name to The Associated Press. Garibay's family also shared the name of their loved one killed in the shooting. Among the wounded, Austin "A.J." Scott was named by his father, Marcus Scott, in a Facebook post.

    "What happened here was violent, frightening and deeply traumatic," Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said. "Employees showing up for work. Visitors coming to see our beautiful city. Instead they were confronted with chaos, fear and now loss."

    No motive has been announced. "Investigators are continuing to review evidence, conduct interviews, and determine the full circumstances, including possible motivation," the Twin Falls Police Department said in a social media post.

    Hicks also credited someone whose actions during the attack he said protected others. "To that young man, you are a hero," the chief said, adding: "Your courage, your composure, your selflessness in that moment likely gave others the time they needed to escape harm. This community is grateful for you, and we will never forget what you did that day." In a social media post, the department said: "We commend their heroic actions, which we believe helped drive the suspect away from the scene and prevent further casualties."

    If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day: call or text 988.

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Revision history

  1. Version 217 Aug 2026, 06:41current

    Added the conflicting death toll (three vs two) with outlet attribution, the differing accounts of the recently opened restaurant setting, attribution of the casualty figures, and the calendar date for the Sunday count.

  2. Version 112 Aug 2026, 17:29

    First published.

  3. Version 117 Aug 2026, 06:26current

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  4. Version 117 Aug 2026, 06:15

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