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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
Police say the deaths stemmed from a divorce dispute, and the couple’s two children were home when the shootings occurred.
- On Thursday, April 16, 2026, former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, in their Annandale home before killing himself. Police discovered both bodies shortly after midnight following a 911 call.
- Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis stated the tragedy stemmed from a domestic dispute tied to the couple's "complicated or messy divorce." Justin had recently been served court paperwork for an upcoming proceeding.
- Cameron and Carys, the couple's teenage children, were present but unharmed, with Cameron placing the 911 call. Davis noted that home camera footage proved Justin's January allegation that Cerina assaulted him was untrue.
- Victim services staff are providing urgent care and support to the children, whose well-being remains a primary concern. The Fairfax County Police Department continues an active criminal investigation into the incident.
- Despite serving as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022, Justin's career was marked by denied 2019 sexual assault allegations. Observers noted irony in his past advocacy for "red flag" gun laws following the murder-suicide.
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and His Wife Found Dead
Source: Zach Gibson / Getty ANNANDALE, Va –Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead inside their Annandale home early Thursday. Police say it appears to be a murder-suicide. Investigators say the couple had been going through a tough divorce but were still living under the same roof. Their two teenage kids were home at the time but were not hurt. Police also say recent court filings tied to the divorc…
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife before taking own life
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife inside their Annandale home before killing himself, according to police. Their 2 teenage children were inside the house when it happened. The shootings happened just after midnight on Thursday in the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive in Annandale, a suburb west of Washington, D.C. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said one of the couple’s children called 911. Davis said Fairfax s…
Police say Virginia politician killed his wife and himself with teenagers home
Police say Virginia politician killed his wife and himself with teenagers home Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.
Police say former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed wife, then turned gun on himself
By Michael Biesecker and Nathan Ellgren EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org Friends and family are mourning the deaths of former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax (front) and his wife, Cerina (back). Police say Justin Fairfax killed his wife before turning…
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