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Three killed and seven wounded in shooting at Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out

Authorities named the three people who died in the Aug. 1 attack; police say investigators are still working to determine a motive.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 8, 2026, 8:58 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 2, 2026, 4:55 p.m. ETUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 5:28 p.m. ET

people were killed and were wounded in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in , , on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Police said the attack ended that afternoon when the gunman shot and killed himself. The incident is over, and investigators have not determined a motive. "We believe that people received gunshot wounds in this incident, with of those people losing their lives," Police Chief Matthew Hicks said. Joshua Palmer, public information coordinator for the city of , cautioned about an early figure: "We want to emphasize that that number may change," adding, "That was just the first number we got." An "active shooter incident" was first reported at :29 p.m. The said it received multiple 911 calls about shots fired near the In-N-Out Burger shortly before :30 p.m. on Saturday. KMVT reported that the gunman opened fire on employees and customers at the In-N-Out Burger in Canyon Park West at approximately :30 p.m. on Aug. 1. Police said the gunman began firing inside the restaurant before the shooting spilled out to the parking lot. The restaurant was new: In-N-Out opened its first Magic Valley location, in , on Friday, July 24, KMVT 11 reported. "What happened here was violent, frightening and deeply traumatic," Hicks said. "Employees showing up for work. Visitors coming to see our beautiful city. Instead they were confronted with chaos, fear and now loss." At a Sunday press conference, Hicks described the scene as "one of the most chaotic instances a law enforcement officer can face in their career." ## The victims Authorities released the names of the people who died on , Aug. 4. Police identified them as Ashley Garibay, 23, of Stockton, California; Dale Schultz, 66, of Salt Lake City; and Christopher Claunch, 59, of Hagerman, . City and county officials also released the names in a news release, in which Claunch was identified as Christopher "Toph" Claunch. Garibay worked for In-N-Out on a team training new employees, authorities said; her family issued a statement through a spokesperson, Kristin Cole, and her mother, Sabrina Garibay, posted after the shooting. Claunch was an employee at Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center; his sister, Kimberly Castaneda, confirmed his death to The Associated Press and also spoke to The New York Times and KTLA. Police identified Austin James Scott, described as a former police officer and former State trooper, as among the injured. His father, Marcus Scott, wrote about his wounding in a Facebook post. , of the injured had been treated and released, were in stable condition and were critically injured, Hicks said. "Our primary concern is providing support, resources, and timely information to the immediate families directly affected by this tragic incident," the chief said. "These families are experiencing an unimaginable loss or injured family member, and they deserve compassion, privacy, and every available measure of assistance our department and partner agencies can provide." ## The gunman Police identified the gunman as , and said he opened fire on people with an AK-style rifle. Police said the attack ended when Williams shot and killed himself. "Investigators are continuing to review evidence, conduct interviews, and determine the full circumstances, including possible motivation," the said in a social media post. "At this time, we have no other reason to believe that any other person was involved," Hicks said. Police released video of the shooting on Friday. ## The off-duty trooper and the civilian Hicks said an off-duty state trooper and a civilian, identified as 35-year-old Jordan Salinas, opened fire at the gunman at the In-N-Out Burger on Saturday afternoon. The Daily Mail reported that Salinas pulled into the In-N-Out parking lot around the same time the gunman opened fire. "We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and the citizen and their heroic action to stop this incident," Hicks said, adding, "We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties." The police department said in a social media post: "We commend their heroic actions, which we believe helped drive the suspect away from the scene and prevent further casualties." Hicks said the trooper went on to help other officers: "Heroically and unbelievably, this trooper also assisted responding officers, leading them towards the last known direction of the shooter, and then took up a position at a key location to provide security until he could be relieved." The chief also described a young man who, he said, "bravely engages with the gunman, allowing others coming down the trail time to turn around and escape." "To that young man, you are a hero," Hicks said. "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." At the Sunday press conference, County Sheriff Jack Johnson said, "I want to extend my deepest thanks to the off-duty trooper and the good citizen that engaged the shooter," adding, "These people are true heroes in our community, and their actions diverted the shooter and no doubt saved many lives." State Police identified the off-duty trooper as Specialist Steve McClain, assigned to the agency's Commercial Vehicle Safety program in . "My heart remains with the victims, their families, those who were injured, and everyone whose lives have been changed by this tragedy," McClain said. "Like many others who were there that day, I simply did what I believed needed to be done. Many people stepped forward to help complete strangers, often at great personal risk, and I am grateful for their courage and compassion." He added, "I pray that the community can continue to heal and be strengthened through one another." Col. Bill Gardiner, director of the State Police, said, "Years of training, experience, discipline, and commitment were compressed into a matter of seconds," and that McClain "willingly put himself in harm's way to protect others. In doing so, he undoubtedly helped save lives." Gardiner also said, "Countless ordinary people made extraordinary decisions that day," and, "We recognize the courage shown by those who rendered aid, protected others, and responded in the face of unimaginable circumstances." ## The response Officials said 150 law enforcement personnel from 19 different agencies responded to the Aug. 1 shooting. Agencies involved included the , the County Sheriff's Office, the Nampa, Caldwell and Meridian police departments, the State Police, the Fire Department and the FBI, including the bureau's Salt Lake City office. Police said officers began responding to reports of possible shooters in multiple locations within about minutes, and that it took authorities about 90 minutes to determine there was only one active shooter. Hicks said of dispatchers: "They received 85 calls within the first minutes and a total of 163 calls within the first hour." Details released at a police briefing held by the and the County Sheriff's Office at a.m. on Friday, Aug. , put the figure at 167 calls to local dispatchers (9-1-1) in the first hour of the assault. ## Aftermath "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, friends, coworkers and community members grieving this unimaginable loss," city spokesperson Josh Palmer said. "Each person lost was a valued member of our community or guests of our community, and we recognize the profound pain this incident has caused across and beyond." Palmer said, "Additional information will be released when appropriate and when doing so will not compromise the integrity of the investigation or the privacy of those impacted." The city said anyone who was in the area of the Canyon Park West shooting in between :30 and p.m. on Aug. 1 is encouraged to complete the Crime Victims Compensation Program Mass Casualty Application. Hundreds of community members gathered at a park in late night to honor the victims, The Associated Press reported. An In-N-Out vigil for the victims was planned for p.m. on Friday, Aug. , at 1965 Blue Lakes Boulevard North, KEZJ reported.

Earlier reports

Aug 8, 2026, 8:59 p.m. ET
Police name suspect in Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger shooting that killed three
Law enforcement has identified the gunman in the August 1 shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, as Chad Williams, 24. The Daily Mail attributed the identification to the Twin Falls Police Department; ABC News, the Mankato Free Press, Arab News and The Epoch Times attributed it to police and authorities generally. Police said the attack, which took place on the Saturday afternoon, ended when the gunman shot and killed himself; the Spokesman-Review and TMZ reported that he died by suicide and KYMA reported that he took his own life. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said, "At this time, we have no other reason to believe that any other person was involved."
The three people killed were named by authorities on Tuesday, August 4: Ashley Garibay, 23, of Stockton, California, an In-N-Out employee who worked on a team training new staff; Dale Schultz, 66, of Salt Lake City; and Christopher Claunch, 59, of Hagerman, Idaho, an employee at Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center. Garibay and Claunch were also identified by loved ones — Garibay by her mother, Sabrina Garibay, and Claunch by his sister, Kimberly Castaneda, who spoke to the New York Times.
The Spokesman-Review and the Daily Mail reported seven people injured. The Spokesman-Review, ABC News, the Mankato Free Press and The Epoch Times attributed the count of three killed to Twin Falls city and county officials and the injury conditions to Chief Hicks; the Daily Mail attributed the injured count to the police department and noted the In-N-Out president said an employee was among the three killed; Arab News attributed the identifications to authorities, and KYMA attributed the figures to Chief Hicks. Hicks said: "We believe that 10 people received gunshot wounds in this incident, with three of those people losing their lives." As of Sunday, Hicks said, two of the seven injured had been treated and released, three were in stable condition and two were critically injured.
The restaurant had opened in late July as part of the chain's Idaho expansion — its first Magic Valley location opened Friday, July 24, according to KMVT 11, as cited in the reporting — and customers were waiting inside and in the drive-thru line. The police chief said an off-duty state trooper and a civilian, identified as 35-year-old Jordan Salinas, opened fire at the gunman. "We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and the citizen and their heroic action to stop this incident," Hicks said. "We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties." Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies have responded.
City spokesperson Josh Palmer said: "Each person lost was a valued member of our community or guests of our community, and we recognize the profound pain this incident has caused across Twin Falls and beyond," adding that "additional information will be released when appropriate and when doing so will not compromise the integrity of the investigation or the privacy of those impacted." Police and partner groups opened a center where those affected can get support and request or collect personal items left at the scene; the Spokesman-Review reported it was set up at Sawtooth Elementary School, 1771 Stadium Blvd. in Twin Falls, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 4 and 5. Hundreds of community members gathered at a Twin Falls park for a vigil on Tuesday night.
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Aug 8, 2026, 8:58 p.m. ETFirst report
Three killed, seven injured in shooting at Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out Burger; victims named
Three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 1, 2026. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said: "We believe that 10 people received gunshot wounds in this incident, with three of those people losing their lives." The Spokesman-Review and the Daily Mail reported the injured figure as seven; the killed figure of three was reported by the Spokesman-Review, the Daily Mail, the Mankato Free Press, TMZ, Arab News, KYMA, ABC News and The Epoch Times. Accounts of who stated the figures differ: the Spokesman-Review, ABC News, the Mankato Free Press and The Epoch Times attribute the identifications to Twin Falls city and county officials and the injury conditions to Chief Hicks, while the Daily Mail attributes the injured count to the Twin Falls Police Department and Arab News attributes the released names to authorities and police.
The three people killed were named on Tuesday, Aug. 4, as Ashley Garibay, 23, of Stockton, California, an In-N-Out employee who worked on a team training new workers; Dale Schultz, 66, of Salt Lake City; and Christopher Claunch, 59, of Hagerman, Idaho, an employee at Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center. Police released the names, according to the reporting; Garibay was also identified by loved ones, including her mother, Sabrina Garibay, who posted after the shooting, and Claunch's sister, Kimberly Castaneda, spoke to the New York Times. As of Sunday, Aug. 2, Chief Hicks said two of the seven injured had been treated and released, three were in stable condition and two were critically injured. Hundreds of community members gathered at a park in Twin Falls on the night of Tuesday, Aug. 4, for a vigil.
Accounts of the setting differ slightly. The Epoch Times, the Mankato Free Press, Arab News and ABC News reported the restaurant had opened in late July as part of the California chain's Idaho expansion, with customers waiting inside and in the drive-thru line. The Spokesman-Review reported the chain opened its first Magic Valley location on Friday, July 24, and that one worker was helping train new employees there. KYMA and TMZ reported that customers and employees were present, with one employee working the drive-thru.
Police said the attack ended when the man identified by police as the gunman, Chad Williams, 24, shot and killed himself; the Spokesman-Review and TMZ described it as death by suicide and KYMA reported he took his own life. Chief Hicks said an off-duty state trooper and a civilian, identified by the police chief as 35-year-old Jordan Salinas, opened fire at the gunman. "We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and the citizen and their heroic action to stop this incident," Hicks said. "We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties." Hicks also said: "At this time, we have no other reason to believe that any other person was involved." A motive has not been established. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies responded, and the incident is no longer active.
Twin Falls city spokesperson Josh Palmer said: "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, friends, coworkers and community members grieving this unimaginable loss. Each person lost was a valued member of our community or guests of our community, and we recognize the profound pain this incident has caused across Twin Falls and beyond." Palmer added that "additional information will be released when appropriate and when doing so will not compromise the integrity of the investigation or the privacy of those impacted." Hicks said the department's "primary concern is providing support, resources, and timely information to the 10 immediate families directly affected by this tragic incident." The Spokesman-Review reported that Twin Falls Police and partner groups established a family assistance center at Sawtooth Elementary School, 1771 Stadium Blvd. in Twin Falls, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 4-5; Arab News, ABC News, The Epoch Times and the Mankato Free Press reported that police opened a center where those affected can get support and request or collect personal items left at the scene.
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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Version 917 Aug 2026, 21:28current
Rewritten to lead with the victims and casualty figures rather than the trooper, added the competing casualty and date figures with attribution, and condensed the quote sections.
Version 816 Aug 2026, 16:29
Added Idaho State Police identification of the off-duty trooper as Specialist Steve McClain with his and Col. Bill Gardiner's statements, response-scale details from the Aug. 7 briefing (19 agencies, call volumes, response timing), injured victim Austin James Scott, the victims' compensation application and the Aug. 7 In-N-Out vigil.
Version 711 Aug 2026, 02:49
Resolved remaining weekday references to calendar dates, named the responding agencies on the record, and tightened quote attribution; no new facts.
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Added the New York Post's police-attributed start time of around 2 p.m. and that the shooting spilled into the parking lot, and noted its differing death toll of two.
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Added the Friday, Aug. 7 release of police video and Chief Hicks's news-conference statements, including that 10 people received gunshot wounds and that no other person is believed involved; resolved the Aug. 4 vigil date.
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