A 25-year-old Marine veteran who was leaving his relationship was killed in a shooting in Kansas — reportedly by her husband.
Police say Ivy Unruh was shot to death outside her northeast Wichita apartment on April 20.
Her husband, 29-year-old Joshua Orlando, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder, according to court records. He is being held on $1.5 million bail after his first court appearance with a preliminary hearing set for May 5.
Authorities said Unruh was shot the morning of April 17 and taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died. Orlando was taken into custody a short time later. The incident is being investigated as a domestic violence homicide.
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Joshua Orlando, accused of shooting and killing his wife, Ivy Unruh.
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Police said there were no prior reports of domestic violence involving the couple in Wichita. Investigators confirmed that Anruh filed for divorce in August 2025 and separated from Orlando. The two previously lived in Marion, Kansas.
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The US Marine Corps confirmed that Unruh served from November 2020 to November 2024, rising to the rank of sergeant. She worked as a satellite transmission system operator and was awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
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She deployed to Australia as part of Marine Rotational Forces – Darwin in 2023, and her last duty assignment was with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, according to the Marine Corps.
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Unruh later worked as a broadcast engineer at PBS Kansas, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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Colleagues at PBS Kansas were shocked by the news. Station president Victor Hogstrom described the moment he found out as shocking and difficult to process to KK News that his initial reaction was one of disbelief. He remembered Unruh as a driven, reliable team member who was well-liked and respected by those he worked with, adding that he will be deeply missed, according to the outlet.
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Even after his death, Unruh continued to serve others. Her family said in a GoFundMe post that she was an organ donor who saved six lives — “six of her pieces will live on.”
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“Six people who still have lives and because of her get to go home to their families,” they wrote.
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Members of the veterans community also paid tribute to his final service. A U.S. Army post in Mulvaney, Kansas, held a walk of honor recognizing Unruh as a former Marine who was taken to donate his organs.
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Loved ones say they also hope her story will raise awareness about the dangers of domestic violence.
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Wichita police spokesman Chris Gupilan urged anyone experiencing abuse to seek help, saying in comments reported by KAKE News, “If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please know that resources are available and that you are not alone. Help is available.”
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to PBS Kansas and the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for further comment.
Original article source: The Marine veteran was allegedly shot by her husband outside the home in an attack, police said
