Marine Veteran Killed in Kansas Shooting
A 25-year-old Marine veteran, Ivy Unruh, was fatally shot in a Kansas incident believed to involve her estranged husband. The shooting occurred outside her apartment in northeast Wichita, with police reporting the tragic event happening on April 17. She succumbed to her injuries three days later, on April 20.
Her husband, 29-year-old Joshua Orlando, is facing charges of premeditated first-degree murder. He was held on a $1.5 million bail following his initial court hearing, with a preliminary hearing slated for May 5.
Details surrounding the shooting indicate that Ivy was critically injured on that morning and was quickly transported to a hospital, where she ultimately passed away. Authorities swiftly took Orlando into custody, and the case is classified as a domestic violence homicide.
Interestingly, police haven’t received any prior reports of domestic violence between the couple. According to investigators, Ivy filed for divorce in August 2025 and had been living apart from Orlando, who previously resided in Marion, Kansas.
Unruh served in the Marine Corps from November 2020 until November 2024, achieving the rank of sergeant. Her military roles included working as a satellite transmission system operator, and she earned several commendations throughout her service, such as the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal.
In 2023, she was deployed to Australia before finishing her service at Marine Corps Communications Squadron 38 in California. After her military career, she transitioned into a role as a broadcast engineer with PBS in Kansas.
Upon hearing of the shocking news, Victor Hogström, the president of Kansas PBS, expressed disbelief, describing Unruh as a dedicated and well-respected member of their team who would be sorely missed.
Even in her passing, Ivy continued to make a difference. Her family shared that she was an organ donor, ultimately saving six lives after her death, concluding that “six parts of her will live on.”
An honor walk held at the American Legion post in Mulvane, Kansas, paid tribute to Unruh as she was transported for organ donation. Her loved ones hope that her story can shed light on the severe issue of domestic violence.
The Wichita Police Department is encouraging individuals facing abuse to seek assistance, affirming that resources are available for those in need. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 800-799-7233.
