Two of the three victims killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Idaho have been identified by their families. Christopher Claunch, 59, and Ashley Garibay, were killed during a shooting rampage on Saturday at the fast-food chain's eatery in Twin Falls, Idaho.
The suspected shooter, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after two armed individuals returned fire, according to police. A third victim who was killed has not yet been publicly identified. Seven other people were wounded in the shooting, including two who were critically injured.
Family members said Ashley Garibay worked as an In-N-Out Burger associate in California and traveled to Twin Falls to help train staff at the chain's newly opened restaurant. "We are heartbroken and devastated by the loss of Ashley – a devoted daughter, sister, auntie, cousin and friend – whose life was taken from us far too soon," Garibay's family said in a statement. They described her as adventurous, outgoing, smart and driven, noting that she "lit up a room with her bright smile and a laugh that was contagious."
Christopher Claunch, a California native, moved to Idaho 30 years ago. His sister, Kimberly Castaneda, told The New York Times that Claunch worked at the Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center in Rupert, Idaho, and had found sobriety two years prior after struggling with alcoholism. Castaneda also shared that Claunch's first wife died in a car crash three months after they were married, a loss he had always carried. Claunch had been with his partner of 25 years, Teresa Sperry, for three decades. Castaneda mentioned that Claunch made a point to eat at In-N-Out Burger every time he visited California and had been looking forward to visiting the new Twin Falls location, though he planned to wait due to anticipated crowds.