Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide

"Both were found dead at their northern Virginia home in Annandale after the couple's teenage son called 911 shortly after midnight, said Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis."

"Fairfax was served recently with paperwork that indicated when he was next to appear in court. 'That may have been a spark,' the chief said."

"For a brief period in 2019, Fairfax had seemed poised to become Virginia governor as Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam became engulfed in a scandal over a racist photo."

"It's very sad for this community. A lot of people who know the Fairfax family, everybody's shocked. We're shocked."

Justin Fairfax, former Lt. Gov. of Virginia, shot his wife and then himself at their home in Annandale. Their teenage son called 911 after the incident. The couple was undergoing a divorce, and Fairfax had recently received court paperwork. Fairfax was previously a prominent figure in the Democratic party but faced sexual assault allegations from two women, which he denied. The police chief expressed shock at the tragedy, highlighting the impact on the community.

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