Event Brief
Tragic Incident Involves Former Lt. Gov. Fairfax
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Justin Fairfax reportedly killed his wife before taking his own life in a domestic violence incident amid divorce proceedings.
WHO: Justin Fairfax and Cerina Fairfax
WHAT: Murder-suicide incident
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: Authorities described the act as a sudden and tragic event amid a pending divorce.
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