Overview
- A 24-year-old gunman opened fire at a newly opened In‑N‑Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, leaving three people dead and several others wounded before he was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.
- Authorities identified the victims as Ashley Garibay, 23, an In‑N‑Out employee who trained new hires, Christopher Claunch, 59, known locally for helping people recover from alcohol abuse, and 66-year-old Dale Schultz.
- An off-duty Idaho state trooper and a civilian fired at the suspect during the attack and are credited by police with diverting him from the restaurant and likely preventing further casualties.
- Twin Falls police say they are confident the shooter acted alone and are working with the FBI to gather hundreds of witness statements, review widespread bystander video, and complete next-of-kin notifications as they seek a motive.
- The community has held vigils, opened a support center for those affected, and lowered city flags while several wounded victims remain hospitalized and local officials work to correct misinformation circulating online.