A 25-year-old Marine Corps veteran who was on the verge of a breakup has been killed in a shooting in Kansas, allegedly at the hands of her estranged husband.
Ivy Unruh died on April 20 after being shot days earlier outside her apartment in northeast Wichita, according to police.
Her husband, Joshua Orlando, 29, was charged with premeditated first-degree murder, according to court records. He was still held on $1.5 million bail after his initial court appearance, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 5.
Unruh was shot on the morning of April 17 and was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died, authorities said. Orlando was taken into custody a short time later. The case is being investigated as a domestic violence homicide.
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Joshua Orlando has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his estranged wife, Ivy Unruh.
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Police said there were no previous reports of domestic violence involving the couple in Wichita. Investigators confirmed that Unruh filed for divorce in August 2025 and separated from Orlando. The two previously lived in Marion, Kansas.
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The U.S. Marine Corps confirmed that Unruh served from November 2020 to November 2024 and was promoted to sergeant. She served as a satellite transmission system operator and was awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
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She deployed to Australia in 2023 as part of the Marine Corps Rotation Unit in Darwin, and her last tour of duty was with the 38th Wing Communications Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, according to the Marine Corps.
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According to her LinkedIn profile, Unruh later worked as a broadcast engineer at PBS Kansas.
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Our colleagues at Kansas Public Broadcasting were shocked by the news. Station manager Victor Hogstrom described the moment he learned what had happened as shocking and overwhelming, telling KAKE News his first reaction was one of disbelief. He remembered Unruh as a motivated and reliable team player who was well-liked and respected by her colleagues, the outlet reported, adding that she is deeply missed.
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Even after her death, Unruh continued to serve others. Her family said in a GoFundMe post that she was an organ donor who saved six lives — “six parts of her that will live on.”
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“Because of her, six people are still alive and able to return home to their families,” they wrote.
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Members of the veterans community also paid tribute to her final service. An honor walk was held at an American Legion post in Malvern, Kansas, where Unruh was brought in to donate her organs, acknowledging her status as a former Marine.
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Loved ones said they also hope her story will raise awareness about the dangers of domestic violence.
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Wichita police spokesman Kris 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 there are resources available and you are not alone. Help is available.”
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 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 additional comment.
Original source of the article: Marine Corps veteran allegedly shot to death by husband in attack outside home, police say
