Justin Fairfax in Tragic Murder-Suicide

Police believe Fairfax shot his wife before turning the gun on himself following a domestic dispute.

Dr. Cerina Fairfax had recently served her husband with divorce papers, and a deadline for him to move out of the family home was reportedly approaching.

The incident has shocked the political community in Virginia, where Fairfax served as a prominent Democratic leader.

Authorities have confirmed that both children are physically unharmed and are currently in the care of relatives.