MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. — Two people are detained in connection with a house fire that left two people dead in Mathews County Friday night. Investigators say the case is being treated as a double homicide and arson.
First responders were called to a structure fire in the 17000 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway around 10 p.m. on July 11, according to the Mathews County Sheriff's Office. Firefighters found a man and a woman inside the home, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators with the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police say both individuals appeared to have sustained gunshot wounds before the fire started. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Authorities did not release any further information about the people who are detained.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Investigator Rice with the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 725-7177.
