MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. — Two people were found dead following a house fire Friday night in Mathews County, and investigators say the case is now 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.
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.
