BEALETON, Va. — Two people are dead after a triple shooting in Bealeton, Virginia Sunday evening, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.
A 30-year-old elementary school teacher, Bengu Beachley, and her 51-year-old ex-husband, John Beachley, were found shot to death inside her house in the 7500 block of Hancock Street around 8:45 p.m., police said.
A third unidentified person was also shot and is recovering at INOVA Fairfax Hospital for medical treatment, according to police.
Police believe the shooting was "isolated" and that there is no threat to the community. The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating the deaths as "an apparent murder-suicide." The relationship of the third person shot to Bengu and John Beachley is unclear at this time.
Tara Helkowski, a spokesperson for Fauquier County Public Schools released the following statement:
"It is with deep regret that we inform you of the tragic loss of Ms. Bengu Beachley, an ESL teacher at Grace Miller Elementary School since 2018. While the circumstances around her passing are concerning, we want to reassure you that this tragedy poses no threat to our school community. Our hearts are grieving, and we know you will join us in our concern and sympathy for the family. We also know that this loss will affect many students, staff, and members of our school community. We will do everything we can to help your child and our employees through this experience."
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