House fire damage estimated at $1 million
Fire investigators now estimate that the fire at 2101 S.E. 36th Terrace on Friday caused about $1 million in damage.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Police and fire fighters responsing to the fire found the house fully ablaze and the body of Richard E. Tull Jr., 73, in the driveway. Investigators say he apparently shot himself outside the home.
A construction worker across the street had called 911 to report the fire and shooting death at about 1:30 p.m., city spokesperson Connie Barron said.
The home is owned by Norma D. Young, owner of local jewelry retail store Diamonds by Dianne, Inc., according to property and business records.
No one was inside the home, and no other houses were damaged by the fire, Barron said.