Police have released surveillance footage of last weekend’s devastating shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. This tragic event claimed the lives of three individuals on Saturday, with the shooter, 24-year-old Chad Williams, also dying by his own hand, according to police.
During a news conference, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks stated that investigators have not determined the motive behind the shooting. The security footage reveals that the violence began in the drive-thru line, where Williams fired from his car through the payment window. This act injured 23-year-old Ashley Garibay from Stockton, California, who later succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.
Williams then exited his vehicle and shot 59-year-old Christopher Claunch from Hagerman, Idaho, who died at the scene. Former Idaho State Police trooper and former Twin Falls police officer Austin James rushed towards Williams but sustained gunshot wounds. Despite drawing his weapon, James had to retreat due to his injuries.
The gunman resumed shooting into the restaurant where employees were attempting to assist Garibay. His handgun jammed, prompting him to retrieve a rifle from his car. An unidentified off-duty state police trooper inside attempted to engage the gunman as employees sought cover.
Williams left the restaurant and began shooting at vehicles stopped at a nearby red light, injuring three more people. He then proceeded to a Tesla charging station and opened fire on individuals in two Teslas, killing 66-year-old Dale Schultz of Salt Lake City.
Outside the Twin Falls Visitor Center, Williams encountered workers evacuating from nearby stores. One worker engaged him in conversation, allowing others to flee. Hicks commended this unidentified individual for their brave and selfless act, which he noted likely enabled others to escape.
“To that young man, you are a hero,” Hicks stated. “Your courage, your composure, and your selflessness in that moment likely gave others the time they needed to escape harm. In the middle of fear and chaos, you thought of others, and that kind of bravery deserves to be acknowledged.”
Braxton Stuebe, working at a nearby Dick’s Sporting Goods, described a tense confrontation with Williams. Stuebe recounted freezing upon seeing the gun and pleaded with the gunman for safety, emphasizing he had a family. The shooter, appearing emotional, instructed Stuebe to leave. As he retreated, Williams fired a shot but missed Stuebe, who fortunately escaped unharmed.
Faris Tanyos provided additional reporting on this incident.