Ashley Garibay, one of three people killed in the mass shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho, had a deep love for the restaurant where she got her start, her family said in an emotional tribute.
“In-N-Out Burger was Ashley’s first job, and she fell in love with it. She proudly traveled to open new stores, and her dream was to one day manage an In-N-Out store. She was passionate about serving Customers and left this world doing what she loved to do,” Garibay’s family told the California Post.
Garibay, who was originally from Stockton, California, was remembered by her loved ones as kindhearted, adventurous and determined — a young woman whose radiant smile and contagious laugh made a lasting impression on everyone around her.
Her family said she was the kind of person who put others before herself, offering support to people facing hard moments even while carrying struggles of her own.
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“We are grateful for the In-N-Out Associates, first responders and those nearby who rushed to Ashley’s aid to comfort her in her final moments on earth,” the family said.
Garibay was fatally shot Saturday at the In-N-Out Burger location in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Authorities said the violence erupted shortly after 2 p.m. inside the Idaho restaurant before spilling into the parking lot, where police described a rapidly unfolding and chaotic scene.
Witnesses said the shooter, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, appeared to be carrying an AR-style rifle when he came out from the drive-thru area.
Two armed bystanders returned fire, while employees rushed to aid the victims, including one worker who pulled an injured co-worker across the parking lot before first responders arrived.
Authorities said Williams acted alone and was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
