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Intoxicated fight leads to murder/suicide in Mohave Valley

Intoxicated fight leads to murder/suicide in Mohave Valley
Posted at 9:29 PM, Aug 19, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-20 20:01:07-04
Police say two are dead after an apparent murder/suicide in Mohave Valley on Friday afternoon.
 
According to Mohave County officials, a family member had witnessed Matthew Plough shoot Kimberly Plough at a residence in the 1900 block of Fairway Place.
 
The witness told police that Matthew was intoxicated and started an argument. He then retrieved a handgun and shot Kimberly. 
 
Bullhead City police located Matthew inside the residence deceased of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. They also found Kimberly in the home deceased.
 
Bullhead City officials say Kimberly had been a city employee for almost 16 years.
 
The investigation is still active. Check back for updates.