Justin Fairfax dies in murder-suicide

The political community in Virginia is in shock following the death of Justin Fairfax, whose promising career was derailed by sexual assault allegations in 2019.

Authorities believe Fairfax fatally shot his estranged wife before turning the gun on himself.

Frantic 911 calls from the couple's 16-year-old son led police to the scene, where they discovered the bodies.

Court records indicate that Fairfax was facing imminent eviction from the family home and a potential jail sentence related to the divorce proceedings.