Spokane County: Second body found in burning house also shot in head

  • Source: KAYU-TV MyFox Spokane
  • Published: 07/20/2017 02:28 PM

Both people whose bodies were found inside a burning home in Spokane Valley died of gunshot wounds to the head. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the second victim Thursday as 70-year-old Bobby Kihara. The medical examiner says the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. On Wednesday, the medical examiner identified the other victim as 67-year-old Joy Kihara, and concluded her death was a homicide. Both bodies were discovered by firefighters who arrived at the burning house around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say two dogs were also found dead in the home and are believed to have died by gunshot.



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