Ashley Garibay, a 23-year-old In-N-Out associate from Stockton, California, was among three people killed Saturday when a gunman opened fire at an Idaho restaurant where she had traveled to train new employees, her family said. Police identified the shooter as Chad Williams, 24, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the attack.
Background
Garibay worked at In-N-Out's Stockton location and was helping train staff at the Twin Falls restaurant that had opened July 24, according to her family. The shooting unfolded around 2:30 p.m., when multiple callers reported gunfire to 911. Police said an off-duty state trooper and a citizen returned fire toward Williams, driving him away from the scene before he took his own life.
Also killed was Christopher "Toph" Claunch, 59, whose family confirmed his identity to CBS News. Claunch, a California native who had moved to Rupert, Idaho, while recovering at a treatment center, later worked there helping others achieve sobriety. A spokesperson for the family told NBC News he had "a big, open, giving heart" and helped many people in the two years since his recovery.
The Investigation
Twin Falls police said investigators are confident Williams acted alone but have not yet determined a motive. They continue to seek tips from the public and have established a tip line with the FBI. The name of the third victim has not been released, pending notification of family.
Seven other people were injured in the shooting, according to police: two were treated and released, three remained in stable condition, and two were listed in critical condition at last report.
Key Takeaways
- Ashley Garibay, 23, was killed while training employees at an In-N-Out that opened July 24.
- Shooter Chad Williams, 24, died by suicide after police say he fatally shot three people.
- An off-duty state trooper and a citizen exchanged gunfire with the suspect before he fled.
- The third victim's identity has not been released; seven others were injured.
What's Next
Police are continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack and ask anyone with information to contact the FBI tip line. In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder expressed grief in a social media statement, calling Garibay "one of our beautiful Associates" whose life was taken by someone who didn't value others' lives.