Former Virginia lieutenant governor kills wife, self

(The Center Square) – Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife inside their Annandale home early Thursday, then took his own life, according to Fairfax County police.

Officers responded shortly after midnight to a home in the 8100 block of Guinivere Drive, where they found Fairfax, and his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, dead.

Police Chief Kevin Davis said Fairfax shot his wife multiple times in the basement before going upstairs to a bedroom, where he shot himself with the same firearm.

Both were pronounced dead at the scene within minutes of a 911 call.

Two teenage children were inside the home at the time. One of them called 911, Davis said, adding that victim services are working with the family.

Investigators said the couple had been separated but were still living in the same home while going through divorce proceedings.

Fairfax had recently been served paperwork related to an upcoming court appearance, which police are reviewing as a possible factor in what happ...