Jennifer Troch, Michael Shores, Jr. Obituary, Death; Coroner: Stewartstown fire victims died from gunshot wounds.
Jennifer Troch, Michael Shores, Jr. Obituary, Death – Two people who were found during a house fire in Stewartstown, York County, have been identified, and their cause of death has now been confirmed. The York County Coroner’s Office released details on the incident that occurred early Sunday morning, revealing that both victims died from gunshot wounds to the head.
Emergency crews responded to a house fire on Sunday and discovered a 54-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman inside the residence. Both were transported to WellSpan York Hospital, where they were pronounced dead shortly after 7 a.m.
The woman has been identified as Jennifer Troch, and the man as Michael Shores, Jr. Both were residents of Stewartstown. According to the coroner’s office, autopsies determined that each of them suffered fatal gunshot wounds to the head. However, officials have not yet determined the manner of death—whether it was a homicide, suicide, or otherwise remains unclear at this time.
The next of kin for both victims have been notified, and the coroner’s office emphasized that no further information will be released until the investigation is complete.
Authorities from the Southern Regional Police Department and the state fire marshal are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding both the fire and the deaths. The blaze itself was serious, reaching a two-alarm level, and two firefighters were injured while responding to the scene.
The discovery of the bodies and the confirmation that they died from gunshots have added complexity to what was initially a fire response. Investigators are now tasked with determining the sequence of events that led to the deadly outcome.
As this remains an active and developing case, officials continue to gather evidence and interview possible witnesses to understand what exactly happened inside the home. For now, the community of Stewartstown awaits further updates as law enforcement works to piece together the full story behind this tragic incident.
