Ashley Garibay, a 23-year-old native of Stockton, California, has been identified by family, friends, and organizational statements as one of three people killed in a mass shooting at an nypost.com restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2026, shortly after 2 p.m., when a gunman opened fire inside the newly opened restaurant before the violence extended into the parking lot.
Ashley Garibay Identified Among Victims in Twin Falls In-N-Out Mass Shooting
Authorities identified the lone gunman as 24-year-old Chad Williams. According to police and witness accounts, Williams emerged from the drive-thru carrying what appeared to be an AR-style rifle, initiating a fast-moving and chaotic scene. The rampage left three people dead, including Garibay and 59-year-old Cristopher Claunch, and wounded at least seven others. Two armed bystanders returned fire during the incident, while restaurant employees rushed to aid the victims. Authorities stated that Williams died at the scene from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Family and Corporate Tributes Remember a Dedicated Employee
In the wake of the shooting, family members shared heartbreaking statements honoring Garibay, noting that working at the fast-food chain was her first job and a deep passion. In-N-Out Burger was Ashley’s first job, and she fell in love with it. She proudly traveled to open new stores, and her dream was to one day manage an In-N-Out store. She was passionate about serving Customers and left this world doing what she loved to do,
her family stated. Loved ones described her as a kind, adventurous, and driven young woman whose bright smile and infectious laugh touched everyone she met.
In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder also released an emotional statement confirming the loss of the company associate. We lost one of our beautiful associates tonight. 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,
Snyder said. Friends took to social media to express their grief, with Alissa Juarez writing, Oh my beautiful friend, my heart breaks seeing your pictures knowing they’ll just be memories now.
Garibay’s mother, Sabrina Garibay, updated her social media profile with a photograph of the two together, drawing an outpouring of condolences from community members.
Investigation and Community Impact Following the Tragedy
The Twin Falls Police Department, alongside federal law enforcement, has launched an active investigation into the shooting. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks described the restaurant grounds as a very chaotic environment as the violence spilled from the interior into the parking lot. Investigators stated that Williams acted alone, though a clear motive has not yet been established. The FBI announced it is conducting a thorough investigation and urged witnesses or individuals possessing relevant photos or video footage to submit them through its official tip website.
The Twin Falls restaurant had only recently opened its doors on July 24, drawing eager patrons before the weekend shooting abruptly shattered the community. As local authorities continue to piece together the events of that afternoon, company leadership and community members have emphasized support for the grieving families and the survivors of the traumatic event.