Idaho In-N-Out Shooting: Identifying the 3 Victims and What We Know

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — In a recent press conference held on Friday, August 7, authorities disclosed the identities of the three victims gunned down at the newly-opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls. The briefing shed light on the shooter’s path through the bustling town and highlighted the actions of courageous bystanders who prevented further tragedy.

The victims were identified as Ashley Garibay, aged 23, from Stockton, California; Dale Schultz, 66, hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah; and Christopher Claunch, 59, a resident of Hagerman, Idaho. All three lost their lives in the August 1st attack that began at the popular In-N-Out restaurant.

Garibay, at 23, was working at the restaurant and is believed to have been the first victim. The assailant reportedly shot her through the drive-thru window, according to investigators.

Soon after the tragic event unfolded, the owner of In-N-Out confirmed through a statement that one of their employees had been killed, adding to the solemnity enveloping the community.

“She was taking care of our most important asset – our Customers, and her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn’t value the lives of others or his own,” the statement from owner Lynsi Snyder read. “In-N-Out will be mourning with the families and praying for them as they tread through a very painful season.”

A family passing through the town posted a now-viral tribute to Garibay after learning of her death, saying that she brought joy even through their short interaction with her. 

“I remembered her smile. I remembered she positively glowed with just kindness and sweetness, and you could tell she genuinely cared about making it just the best experience,” Tiffany Greager said.

The Greagers said Garibay checked on them multiple times during their visit, even bringing their two children In-N-Out hats and stickers. She also took a family photo of them. 

“She cared about my family’s experience,” Greager said. “She saw us trying to take a selfie because it’s hard with kids. And she’s like, ‘Oh wait!’ And she put her broom down … and took the time to take a picture for us.”

Dale and his wife, Reinette, left Utah for a family reunion in Idaho, making the trip they had made countless times before. But the high school sweethearts never made it to their destination.

Dale, 66, was killed, and his wife was seriously injured in the shooting. The couple was stopped at a Tesla charging station near the restaurant when the gunman approached and fired several rounds directly into the couple’s car, killing Dale and leaving Reinette with severe injuries. 

Dale’s family now remembers him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. They described him as the “rock” of their family, someone who cared deeply about his loved ones.

“We couldn’t even see my brother,” Jackson Shultz said. “It’s still hard to wrap my head around that he’s gone.”

Jackson and his wife, Brenda, described Dale as humble, hardworking and always willing to help others.

“I would have said that he was the best of the Schultzes,” Jackson said. “He was a man’s man and the best father that I know to his kids.”

Dale’s family said he was a hero to his daughters and a role model for his grandsons. An Air Force veteran, sculptor, gardener and beekeeper, he was a man of many talents — someone who showed up whenever help was needed.

Claunch, who went by “Toph,” worked in admissions at Renaissance Ranch, a recovery center in Rupert, Idaho, helping people get into treatment. 

Clayton Hall, a close friend and former coworker at the ranch, said he learned Claunch, 59, was among the victims Sunday morning, Aug. 2, when a mutual friend called to share the news.

“It was hard. I went into my room with my wife and shed some tears. Still can’t believe that he’s gone,” Hall told KTVB, becoming emotional. 

“He was an all-star. He was a rock star, and just there are so many men today that have him to thank for their sobriety, and that’s going to be missed because we need a lot more of that,” Hall said.

Hall said Claunch’s dedication to helping others in recovery came from his own experience. Claunch had lost his first wife in a car accident three months into their marriage, and he battled drugs and alcohol for years before recently celebrating two years of sobriety.

“Once you find that for yourself to help others, that’s pretty selfless,” Hall said. “That’s the most noble thing you can do is help people and achieve long-term sobriety from those vices.”

Twin Falls police previously identified the suspected shooter as 24-year-old Chad Williams, but at the press conference Friday, authorities said they would not use his name going forward, instead referring to him only as the suspect or the gunman in order to avoid increasing his notoriety. 

Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said at the press conference that investigators have not determined a motive for the attack. 

Authorities said Williams died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being confronted by police officers on the trail.

Hicks said the incident was “by far the most extreme, complex dangerous situation” his officers had ever dealt with. 

“Completely unprecedented in our community,” Hicks said.

At the press conference, video was shown providing a timeline of how the incident unfolded. Officials confirmed that numerous good Samaritans jumped into the way of danger to protect others while the shooting was happening, saving the lives of those around them. 

One of the good Samaritans was an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper, who was at the restaurant where the shooting began. He fired back at the suspect before helping secure the scene for on-duty officers, Hicks said. 

Another person, a civilian, confronted the gunman on the walking trail in one of the video clips shown Friday, allowing others nearby to reach safety. 

“In moments like this, courage can take many forms. Sometimes it can be an officer moving toward gunfire,” Hicks said. “Sometimes it can be a citizen distracting a gunman long enough for others to escape.”