BOISE, Idaho — Friends and family members have described the victims in Saturday’s mass shooting in Twin Falls as an “ace,” a “beautiful soul,” and someone who made a “courageous decision.”

Three people were killed at an In-N-Out Burger off of Blue Lakes Boulevard, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said on Sunday. Seven other people were injured. Of those who were injured, two have since been treated and released, three were in stable condition Sunday, and two remained in critical condition.

The shooter, who was identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died by suicide, Hicks said. Three people — one of the injured victims, a Kimberly resident and an off-duty police officer — engaged the shooter before first responders arrived.

The Twin Falls Police Department, along with other agencies, have not released the names of those who were shot, but families and friends have started to come forward. On Monday, law enforcement in Twin Falls offered no update, and police and city officials could not be reached for further comment.

Here’s what we know so far:

Ashley Garibay

Ashley Garibay, an In-N-Out employee, was one of the three people who died in the shooting, her family confirmed in a statement Monday night to the Idaho Statesman. “In-N-Out Burger was Ashley’s first job, and she fell in love with it,” her family wrote.

The 23-year-old Stockton, California, resident was working at the newly opened Twin Falls restaurant, and had traveled across the country to help open new stores, her family said. Garibay’s dream was to one day manage her own store, according to the statement.

“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,” her family wrote.

Ashley Garibay with In-N-Out Burger associate and friend. The 23-year-old was one of three people killed in a mass shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho. Seven other people were injured. Provided

They described her as an “amazing, beautiful soul who loved living life.”

“She was adventurous, outgoing, smart and driven, never letting obstacles get in her way. She lit up a room with her bright smile and a laugh that was contagious,” her family said. “She was a friend to all, and no matter what difficulties she was facing, she always found a way to help others find the light in the darkness.”

In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder confirmed in an Instagram post on Saturday one of their employees was killed in the shooting.

“We lost one of our beautiful associates tonight,” she wrote. “She was taking care of our most important asset — our customers — and her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn’t value the lives of others or his own.”

Garibay’s mother created a GoFundMe, asking for help laying her daughter to rest “in the most beautiful way.” She’s hoping to raise $50,000.

Christopher “Toph” Claunch

Christopher “Toph” Claunch died in Saturday’s shooting, his sister, Kimberly Castaneda, told The New York Times. The Hagerman resident worked at Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center in Rupert, a drug and alcohol rehab for men.

“He gave a lot,” friend Garren Taylor told the Times.

Terry Dudley

Terry Dudley was “simply charging” his Tesla at the Twin Falls Visitor Center, which is just across the parking lot from In-N-Out, “when he was shot twice in the back,” according to an online fundraiser created by his friend James Palmer. Dudley survived.

Palmer told the Idaho Statesman that if he could think of one word to describe his longtime friend, it would be “tenacious.”

“He’s a go-getter,” Palmer said over the phone. “Where others give up, he keeps going. You know, he’s a good guy, and he didn’t deserve this — nobody did.”

Dudley had to be transported to a Boise-area hospital, Palmer said. He has undergone several surgeries and is alert, though he was still intubated, he told the Statesman.

Palmer hopes to raise $40,000 to help with medical expenses as the financial burden on Dudley and his family “will be immense,” according to the GoFundMe. Any funds raised beyond Dudley’s immediate needs would be shared with the other victims and families, the post said.

Terry Dudley was one of the victims of a mass shooting at the newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Three people were killed, and seven others were injured. James Palmer Provided

As of Monday evening, the fundraiser had topped $28,000.

Dudley is a driver for North Star Taxi, which Palmer owns. Despite owning the business, Palmer told the Statesman that he runs it with Dudley. “He’s just my ace,” he said.

Austin James

Austin James was sitting with his wife in the In-N-Out drive-thru “when the sound of gunfire shattered the moment,” according to an online fundraiser created by his family.

Without hesitation, he ran toward the shooter hoping to stop the threat, the fundraiser said. He intentionally didn’t draw his weapon because he didn’t want to be mistaken as the suspect by responding law enforcement, according to the post.

As he rounded the corner, the suspect shot him, shattering a humerus (arm) bone and severing an artery, the fundraiser said. His father, Marcus James, said his son survived but was in critical condition, according to a Sunday post on his Facebook page. Austin James remained hospitalized Monday with more surgery scheduled this week, his father said.

Austin James “was shot while responding to an active shooter incident,” his father wrote. “When he heard gunfire, he made the courageous decision to move toward the danger in an effort to protect others.”

While James previously worked in law enforcement, his father told the Statesman by phone that he wasn’t the off-duty officer who shot at the suspect.

His family posted an update on the fundraiser Monday, saying they’ve made “tremendous progress” toward their immediate expenses, adding that they’ve increased their goal to $175,000 as they’ve learned more about the “long road ahead.” As of Monday evening, the fundraiser had raised over $94,000.

“Every prayer, share, and donation continues to make a difference,” the post read. “Thank you for standing with our family during this difficult time. We love you all and appreciate everyone so much.”

Steven Pixley

Steven Pixley was just starting to accelerate on his motorcycle after stopping at a red light at the intersection of Blue Lakes Boulevard and Fillmore Street when he heard “a bang” and felt his arm drop, his cousin, Shane Klaas, told the Statesman.

He didn’t know at first what had happened, Klaas said, until he pulled into the parking lot of Raising Cane’s, where he realized he’d been shot in his left elbow. His friend, who had been driving behind him, took one look at him and took him to the nearest hospital where they learned there had been a mass shooting.

“He was minding his own business and suffered a tragedy that will affect him for a long time — mentally, physically and emotionally,” his family said in an online fundraiser hoping to raise money to help him with his medical costs.

Pixley has since been transferred to a Boise-area hospital where specialists are expected to do a CT scan of his elbow “so they can create a 3D model to figure out how to put his elbow back together,” according to the GoFundMe.

While Pixley waits for his next surgery, Klaas told the Statesman, “he’s got a great attitude right now.”

FBI seeks more victims, tips

The FBI has set up a tips website to identify those impacted by the shooting and to gather information for the investigation — particularly media files that captured the shooting. Learn more at fbi.gov/twinfallsshooting.

“Our hearts go out to the victims, and to everyone affected by yesterday’s shooting,” FBI Special Agent In Charge Robert Bohls said Sunday, promising a “thorough investigation.”

“This is an incredibly painful time for the city of Twin Falls, and for the community,” he said. “We will work to get the answers that they deserve.”

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