Twin Falls police on Friday released new surveillance footage documenting the moments leading up to and during last weekend’s mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. The video provides the most detailed account yet of the attack, which began in the restaurant’s drive-thru lane and escalated into a chaotic scene across multiple locations.
Police release new surveillance video of Idaho In-N-Out shooting
The Twin Falls Police Department held a press conference to present the footage, which includes a law enforcement voiceover explaining key moments. The attack occurred on Saturday, July 26, at the newly opened In-N-Out location in Twin Falls. The gunman, 24-year-old Chad Williams, fatally shot himself after the rampage.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded
According to police, the victims included Ashley Garibay, 23, an In-N-Out employee who later died from her injuries, and Christopher Claunch, 59, who was shot while sitting in his vehicle. A third victim, Dale Schultz, 66, died after being shot in a nearby parking lot. Seven others were wounded in the shooting, which unfolded both inside the restaurant and in surrounding areas.
The Attack Unfolds: Key Moments in the Video
The newly released footage shows Williams pulling up to the In-N-Out drive-thru in a white Honda Civic. When he reached the payment window, he rolled down his window and shot Garibay, who was working at the window. Williams then pulled forward slightly, parked, and exited his vehicle before shooting and killing Claunch, who was sitting in his car.
A former police officer, Austin James, ran toward Williams in an attempt to intervene but was shot and wounded. James retreated to his vehicle while bleeding. Williams then returned to the payment window, where he observed employees attempting to aid Garibay before firing into the window. His handgun jammed, prompting him to retrieve a rifle from his car.
Inside the restaurant, an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper assisted in evacuating patrons and employees while searching for the gunman. The footage shows multiple In-N-Out employees crawling on the ground to escape the area.
Williams then fired at fleeing patrons in the parking lot and returned to the drive-thru window, where he exchanged gunfire with the off-duty trooper. The gunman subsequently left the restaurant and walked toward a nearby street, firing at vehicles stopped at a red light and wounding three people. He later approached a Tesla charging station in a nearby parking lot, where he shot three people in two Teslas, including Schultz, who later died from his injuries.
Police Praise Bystander’s Intervention
Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks praised the actions of a bystander who confronted Williams on a nearby trail, slowing him down and giving others time to escape. Hicks described the bystander’s actions as heroic and credited them with potentially saving lives.
Hicks also commended the bravery of James and the off-duty trooper, both of whom confronted Williams despite being wounded. The chief emphasized that investigators have yet to determine a motive for the shooting. “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.”
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not released the name of the off-duty trooper involved in the confrontation. The investigation remains active, with police continuing to review evidence and interview witnesses. No official motive has been identified for Williams’ actions.