Ashley Garibay worked for the restaurant chain in Stockton, California, and had been selected to help train employees at the new Twin Falls location. Her family said Garibay loved her job and hoped to eventually manage an In-N-Out restaurant.
Relatives remembered her as adventurous, outgoing and determined, with a personality that brought happiness to those around her.
The shooting happened Aug. 1 at the In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, which had opened July 24 as part of the California-based company’s expansion into Idaho.
Police identified the gunman as 24-year-old Chad Williams. Investigators said Williams acted alone and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the attack. Authorities were still working to determine a motive.
Four people died in total, including Williams, and seven others were injured. Two of those injured were treated and released from the hospital, three were reported in stable condition and two remained in critical condition as of Sunday.
Police said an off-duty Idaho state trooper and an armed civilian returned fire during the attack. Investigators believe their actions diverted Williams away from the restaurant and may have prevented additional deaths or injuries.
Witnesses described customers and employees running from the restaurant as gunfire erupted. Some workers and bystanders also stopped to help injured victims until emergency crews arrived.
Friends and relatives identified Christopher Claunch as another person killed in the shooting. Claunch worked at a recovery center after completing treatment for alcohol addiction and was remembered for dedicating his life to helping others achieve sobriety.
Twin Falls officials planned a candlelight vigil Tuesday evening at Twin Falls City Park. The city also lowered its flags to half-staff and opened a support center for people affected by the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing.
