Virginia politician murder-suicide

The tragic incident occurred amid a contentious divorce and custody battle between the high-profile political couple.

Fairfax, who served as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022, reportedly shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.

Authorities confirmed that the children were physically unharmed and are now in the care of relatives.

The news has stunned the Virginia political community, where Fairfax was once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party despite past controversies.