4 dead in apparent Woodbridge murder-suicide

Police believe a woman killed two other adults and a child before taking her own life

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Three adults and a 2-year-old child were found dead inside a Woodbridge, Virginia townhouse on Saturday morning, with all four having suffered stab wounds. Police believe the incident was a murder-suicide, with the adult woman suspected of killing the other two adults and the child before taking her own life.

Why it matters

Incidents of domestic violence and murder-suicide are tragic events that deeply impact local communities. This case raises questions about warning signs, access to mental health resources, and how to prevent such devastating outcomes in the future.

The details

Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at the townhouse in the 3400 block of Vale Ct. in Woodbridge just after 8 a.m. on Saturday. They found three adults and a 2-year-old child dead at the scene, all with stab wounds. Police believe the adult woman was the suspect who killed the other two adults, a man and a woman, as well as the young child, before taking her own life. The exact relationships between the individuals are still under investigation.

  • Police responded to the scene around 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Woodbridge Townhouse

The location where the incident took place, a townhouse in the 3400 block of Vale Ct. in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Adult Woman

The suspected perpetrator of the murder-suicide, an adult woman whose identity has not been released.

Adult Man and Woman

The two adult victims, a man and a woman, whose identities have not been released.

2-Year-Old Child

The young child victim, whose identity has not been released.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and the relationships between the individuals involved. The bodies will be taken to the medical examiner's office for further examination.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the need for greater awareness, resources, and intervention to prevent such horrific outcomes in the future.