Horrible and tragic if this is what happened. Awaiting further details, but…sounds really bad. I’ll be updating this post as more information comes available. Justin Fairfax, of course, served as the 41st Lt. Governor of Virginia, from 2018 to 2022, and came very close to becoming governor during Gov. Ralph Northam’s “Blackface” scandal, but then he was accused of sexual assault, rape, etc. and his political career basically came to an end.
UPDATE 10:55 am: Here’s a link to their divorce case.
UPDATE 10:51 am:
UPDATE 10:16 am: Statement from VA Speaker Don Scott.
STATEMENT FROM SPEAKER DON SCOTT
RICHMOND, VA — In response to deeply disturbing reports involving former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, Speaker Don Scott issued the following statement:
“I am heartbroken by the deeply disturbing reports emerging this morning. This is an unspeakable tragedy – and our hearts are with the family, especially the children and loved ones whose lives have been forever changed by this devastating loss.
“There are moments when words fall short – and this is one of them. All we can do is pray, hold our loved ones closer, and grieve alongside those who are hurting today.”
UPDATE 10:10 am: See below for video of the Fairfax County Police press conference earlier this morning.
UPDATE 9:28 am:
UPDATE 9:08 am – Confirmed.
Justin Fairfax, a former lieutenant governor of Virginia, and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead in a murder-suicide at their home in Annandale, Va., on Thursday morning, according to the county police.
The Fairfax County police chief said that Mr. Fairfax, 47, shot his wife and then himself.
Ugh – horrendous.
UPDATED 9:01 am – Statement from Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi
RICHMOND, VA — Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi released the following statement this morning:
Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi Responds to the Tragic News Regarding Cerina Fairfax and Former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax
“Vrginia woke up this morning to the devastating news regarding Cerina Fairfax and former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax. My thoughts are with their children, loved ones, and numerous friends. Along with so many in the Commonwealth, I am filled with sorrow; I await further insights from our law enforcement officials.”
