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People found dead in Fairfax Co. apartment died in murder-suicide pact, police say

A man and two women were found dead in the apartment.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax County Police are investigating after a welfare check turned into a deadly discovery Tuesday morning.

According to police, officers were called to an apartment building in the 4200 block of Mazarin Place to check on people living inside a unit.

After gaining entry to a back bedroom that was barricaded, police found three people dead, an adult male and two adult females. All three appeared to have suffered from gunshot wounds.

A day after the bodies were found, officials said they believe the three died as a result of a murder-suicide pact.  

Police say the two women, a 26-year-old and a 31-year-old, and the man all lived in the apartment. Their roommate is cooperating with officers as they investigate and is not considered a person of interest. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 1-800-273-8255.

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