ANNANDALE, Va. — The killing of Dr. Cerina Fairfax is being mourned as both a personal tragedy and a stark example of the broader issue of domestic gun violence, with Virginia leaders and advocacy groups calling for increased awareness and prevention efforts.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday described Fairfax as “a devoted mother, beloved dentist in the Fairfax County community, and engaged supporter of her alma mater,” while emphasizing the wider concerns of domestic violence and mental health.
Fairfax was the head of her practice, Dr. Fairfax and Associates Family Dentistry, and was widely recognized for her contributions to the profession and her community…