Virginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife and self in apparent double homicide

April 16, 2026 • Google News World

Virginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

A former lieutenant governor of Virginia has been found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at his home in Annandale, according to police reports.

Justin Fairfax, 43, was shot and killed by his wife, who also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred on [date] at the couple’s residence in Annandale, Virginia.

Fairfax had been involved in a divorce proceeding with his wife at the time of the incident. Police confirmed that Fairfax had been experiencing marital difficulties prior to the tragic event.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities have not released any further information regarding the circumstances surrounding the murder-suicide.

Fairfax served as lieutenant governor of Virginia from 2018 to 2022, during which time he was involved in various state government initiatives.

Source: Google News World