Police investigte the scene of an apparent domestic-related shooting early Thursday, April 16, 2026in Annandale, Va. (WJLA via AP)2026-04-16T13:24:20Z ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) Police in Virginia say Justin Fairfax, the states former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife and then fatally shot himself.Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said Thursday that both were found dead at their northern Virginia home after the couples teenage son called 911 shortly after midnight.The police chief said the couple was going through a divorce.Davis said his officers responded to the home in January after Justin Fairfax alleged his wife had assaulted him.There are several cameras set up inside the house. Apparently. Mrs. Fairfax, at some point during these divorce proceedings, set up a lot of cameras inside the home. We reviewed those cameras, and we corroborated that the alleged assault never occurred. So, there was no arrest made. ___ EDITORS 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 ALLEN G. BREED Breed is an Associated Press general assignment/feature writer. He joined the AP in 1988 in Kentucky. twitter mailto