Chilling Details of Idaho In-N-Out Shooting Released by Police

Police have made public surveillance video footage capturing moments from the deadly shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out restaurant last weekend. Three individuals lost their lives in the attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The suspected gunman, Chad Williams, 24, died by suicide, according to police.

Details of the Attack

During a news conference on Friday, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks stated that the motive for the shooting remains unknown. The released security footage shows the violence began in the drive-thru of the In-N-Out.

The shooter initially fired from his car through the payment window, striking Ashley Garibay, 23, from Stockton, California. Garibay succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.

After parking his car in the drive-thru lane, Williams exited his vehicle and shot 59-year-old Christopher Claunch, who was sitting in his car. Claunch, from Hagerman, Idaho, died at the scene.

Austin James, a former Idaho state trooper and Twin Falls officer, attempted to engage the gunman but was shot. Despite his injuries, James retreated to his vehicle and drew his weapon but was unable to continue.

Continued Violence

The gunman returned to the payment window and fired again at the In-N-Out as employees attempted to aid Garibay. His handgun jammed, prompting him to retrieve a rifle from his car.

An off-duty state police trooper inside the restaurant approached the window and exchanged gunfire with Williams.

Williams then exited the restaurant, firing at vehicles stopped at a red light and wounding three people.

Final Confrontation

In a nearby parking lot, the gunman targeted individuals at a Tesla charging station, killing Dale Schultz, 66, from Salt Lake City.

Outside the Twin Falls Visitor Center, the gunman encountered workers who had evacuated nearby stores. One of them engaged Williams in conversation, allowing others to escape.

“To that young man, you are a hero,” said Chief Hicks. “Your bravery helped others escape harm.”

The worker’s identity has not been disclosed.

Personal Accounts

Braxton Stuebe, an employee at a Dick’s Sporting Goods nearby, recounted his experience to CBS affiliate KMVT-TV. Stuebe said he encountered the gunman after fleeing the store.

“I saw the gun and froze,” he said. “I put my hands up. He pointed the gun at me. I told him, ‘You don’t have to do this.’

Williams briefly seemed emotional and told Stuebe, “Just get away from me.” Afterward, he fired a shot toward Stuebe while retreating but missed.