3 people found dead inside home in Fairfax County; police investigating
Death investigation underway after 3 found dead in Springfield basement
A housekeeper found three people dead in a Springfield basement Thursday and called 911. Police believe the shooting was domestic-related but they're still trying to piece together why this happened. FOX 5's Jacqueline Matter reports from the scene with the latest details.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - Fairfax County police say three people were found dead inside a home in Springfield on Thursday.
Police tweeted that officers were on the scene of a death investigation in the 8500 block of Wild Spruce Drive around 4 p.m.
During a press conference, Deputy Chief Eli Cory said a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s were found with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
A second man in his 40s was found with a single gunshot wound to the upper body, and the deputy said a firearm was found nearby.
Deputy Cory said three children lived at the home, the 2-year-old was found inside unharmed. A nanny was also home with the child when the shooting happened. But it was a housekeeper who made the 911 call when she found the bodies in the basement, Deputy Cory confirmed.
Police do believe this is domestic-related and say the three children are currently in the care of the nanny and family friends.
This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.