Tragic Homicide: 11-Year-Old Lilly Stolworthy Dies from Gunshot Wound
Isabella Floyd
Published Apr 19, 2026
In a heartbreaking incident that has left the community of Medical Lake, Washington reeling, an 11-year-old girl named Lilly Stolworthy has tragically lost her life due to a gunshot wound.
The Spokane County Medical Examiner has ruled Lilly’s death as a homicide. She succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head in what is being reported as a domestic violence incident.
Lilly was a sixth-grader at a local school in Medical Lake, and her untimely death has sent shock waves through the close-knit community. Teachers, friends, and family are reportedly devastated by the tragic loss of such a young life.
Law enforcement agencies, including the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, are actively investigating the incident. Further details about the circumstances leading up to Lilly’s death are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
This tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the severity of domestic violence, even involving children, and underscores the importance of awareness and prevention.
Our thoughts are with Lilly Stolworthy’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
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