Justin Fairfax murder-suicide

Police were called to the residence following reports of gunfire and discovered the bodies of the former politician and his wife.

The children were found unharmed and are now in the care of relatives.

Fairfax, who served as Lieutenant Governor from 2018 to 2022, had been at the center of a high-profile political scandal during his time in office.

The community has been left in shock by the violent end to the couple's relationship.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the murder-suicide.