Twin Falls authorities have released a comprehensive video compilation of security and officer body-worn camera footage detailing the deadly August 1 mass shooting that began at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger restaurant. The footage, made public on August 7, chronicles the movements of the gunman and highlights the extraordinary bravery of several citizens who intervened during the chaotic attack.
The suspect, identified by police as 24-year-old Chad Williams, is believed to have acted alone. While both an off-duty state trooper and an armed civilian fired at him during the rampage, authorities confirmed that Williams died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an encounter with responding officers. As of August 7, investigators have not established a motive for the shooting, which Twin Falls Police Chief Craig Hicks described as "by far the most extreme, complex and dangerous situation that is completely unprecedented for our community."
The newly released video integrates footage from security cameras inside the In-N-Out, at the drive-through lane, in surrounding parking lots, and within the Twin Falls Visitor Center, alongside footage from police body cameras. The chronological sequence shows Williams arriving at the restaurant's drive-through in a white Honda Civic. He stopped at the payment window and shot his first victim, Ashley Garibay, through the glass. Garibay, an In-N-Out employee who was taking care of customers at the time, later succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.
After the initial shooting, Williams drove his vehicle forward, parked, and exited the car. He then shot his second fatal victim, Christopher Claunch, who was sitting inside his own parked vehicle. Hearing the gunfire, Austin James, also known as AJ Scott, ran toward the drive-through to confront the shooter. James, a former Twin Falls police officer and former Idaho state trooper, was shot and wounded during the encounter. Though he managed to retreat and draw his handgun to engage the suspect, his injuries and subsequent blood loss prevented him from firing. Other citizens pulled James to safety and administered first aid before he was hospitalized. James gave officials permission to release his identity, while the names of other surviving victims have been withheld.
The video shows Williams returning to the drive-through payment window, where he fired again at employees who were attempting to help the wounded Garibay. His handgun jammed during the attempt, prompting him to return to his Honda Civic to retrieve a rifle. Inside the restaurant, an unidentified off-duty trooper moved toward the window as approximately 10 employees scrambled to escape. The off-duty trooper exchanged gunfire with Williams through the window. The gunman briefly retreated but returned to fire again, striking another victim who was attempting to render aid.
Williams then abandoned the drive-through area and walked toward Blue Lakes Boulevard, where he began shooting at vehicles stopped at a traffic light, wounding three more people. Witness Lane Koehn recalled sitting at the stop light on his way home when shots began flying around him. Koehn described seeing a shooter armed with a rifle firing randomly at vehicles and through the restaurant window.
An unidentified armed citizen carrying a handgun engaged Williams with gunfire as the suspect moved toward a nearby Tesla charging station. At the charging station, security footage captured Williams shooting at vehicles. He struck an eighth victim in the first Tesla, and then shot a ninth and tenth victim in a second Tesla. One of the occupants of the second vehicle, Dale Schultz, died from his injuries.
As Williams approached the Twin Falls Visitor Center, visitors and staff began evacuating. The gunman walked inside the building, exited, and encountered employees evacuating along a nearby walking trail. One employee approached Williams and engaged him in conversation, successfully distracting him and allowing others to turn around and escape. Williams fired at the employee before fleeing up the trail as police officers closed in.
Officer body-worn camera footage shows police pursuing Williams up the trail. After an officer challenged him, Williams shot himself and fell into the canyon, according to the video narration. Chief Hicks praised the "good Samaritans" who engaged the suspect with gunfire or distracted him, stating, "We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties."
The tragedy occurred just days after the In-N-Out location opened, deeply affecting the local community. Twin Falls city spokesman Josh Palmer noted, "It’s a small town still, so a lot of people know someone who was there or worked there. Saying it hits close to home is an understatement." In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder expressed grief over the loss of Garibay, saying, "We will remember Ashley as a beloved friend and teammate whose dedication, pride, and compassion will never be forgotten." Chief Hicks emphasized the lasting impact of the incident on the city, declaring, "We will never forget what happened here."
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