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Twin Falls Idaho In-N-Out shooting

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On August 1, 2026, 24-year-old Chad Williams carried out a mass shooting at the In-N-Out Burger drive-through in Twin Falls, Idaho. The attack resulted in the deaths of Ashley Garibay (23), Dale Schultz (66), and Christopher Claunch (59), and left seven several others wounded. Williams died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being confronted by officers on a walking trail. Following During the initial gunfire at attack, Williams approached the drive-through window, Williams moved through window four times. After his handgun jammed, he retrieved a busy intersection and rifle from his vehicle to continue the Twin Falls Visitor Center, firing indiscriminately. assault. Surveillance and body-camera footage released by the Twin Falls Police Department depict the suspect approaching firing indiscriminately through the window multiple times and employees diving for cover. The footage also shows Williams confronting bystanders window, moving through a busy intersection, and being challenged by an off-duty approaching the Twin Falls Visitor Center. Authorities have highlighted the intervention of several individuals who helped mitigate the violence. Off-duty Idaho State Police trooper, Specialist Steve McClain (identified in earlier reports as former officer A.J. James, James) engaged the shooter by returning fire and several armed civilians. directing employees to safety. Additionally, Braxton Steube, an employee from a nearby Dick’s Sporting Goods, attempted to distract Williams by confronting him with his hands raised on a nearby trail. Police credit these actions with slowing the gunman and allowing others to escape. Police Chief Matthew Hicks noted the complexity of described the scene, which prompted over 160 emergency calls in less than an hour. event as “violent, terrifying, and deeply traumatic.” While first responders arrived within three minutes, it took approximately 90 minutes to confirm there was only one gunman. Investigators have not yet established a motive for the attack. Authorities have credited the intervention of the off-duty trooper and civilian Braxton Steube, who engaged Williams on a nearby trail, with slowing the gunman and allowing others to escape.

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  1. 2026-08-12 17:01 UTC Twin Falls Idaho In-N-Out shooting
  2. 2026-08-09 20:02 UTC Twin Falls Idaho In-N-Out shooting
  3. 2026-08-08 05:01 UTC Twin Falls Idaho In‑N‑Out shooting
  4. 2026-08-08 00:08 UTC Twin Falls Idaho In‑N‑Out shooting
  5. 2026-08-07 18:04 UTC Twin Falls Idaho In-N-Out shooting

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