TRIANGLE, Va. — A shooting in Triangle, Virginia left a man and a woman dead Sunday evening, according to Prince William County Police. Police are now investigating the shooting as a murder/suicide.
PWCPD officers were initially sent to the 18300 block of Cabin Road in Triangle, Virginia just after 6 p.m. to investigate a death. When they arrived on scene, they found two people dead inside the home.
A 42-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were both discovered with gunshot wounds, and a gun was found inside the home. Now, investigators say the man and woman were husband and wife. The man was identified Monday as Nicholas Allen Smith Withrow. His wife was identified as Brittnee Yvonne Posey. Police say the shooting happened after an argument.
Police said they did not believe there was any ongoing threat to the Triangle community, as their investigation so far revealed that the shooting was confined to the house.
A neighbor who shares a backyard fence with the home where the shooting took place told WUSA9 they did not hear any gunshots, but said they were concerned for the young children who live in the home.
Police said a 3-year-old girl was inside the home at the time of the shooting, but was not hurt. She has been released to the custody of family members, according to police.
If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). You can also text a crisis counselor by messaging the Crisis Text Line at 741741. It is free, available 24/7, and confidential.
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