Chad Williams, 24, walked into the new In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls on Saturday and opened fire. He killed three people and hurt seven more before he shot himself and died. Police say he acted alone. One of the dead was Christopher “Toph” Claunch.
The attack hit around 2 p.m. Shots filled the restaurant. Two wounded people got treated and left the hospital. Three stayed in stable shape. Two remained critical.
Claunch was known around town as a solid guy who looked out for others. Friends called him a brother and a mentor. He pushed people forward with quiet help and real care.
An In-N-Out employee named Ashley also died in the shooting. The company CEO named her. An off-duty Idaho State Police trooper and an armed citizen stepped in and confronted Williams. Officials credit them with keeping the body count from climbing higher.
FBI agents are working with Twin Falls police. They are sorting evidence, witness accounts, and scene videos. The case stays open.
People who knew Claunch keep talking about the difference he made. His family and friends carry the weight of the day. The community sits with the sudden empty spots left behind.
Police keep piecing together what happened as more facts surface.
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Christopher “Toph” Claunch / Chad Williams – Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger
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