Creigh Deeds
A former Virginia gubernatorial candidate was attacked in his home and is now in critical condition, state police said today.
State Senator Creigh Deeds (D) received "Serious injuries sustained in the assault at his residence," According to a police statement.
A second person at the residence has died, police said. Ref. CNN
Creigh Deeds (Hover)
Investigators believe Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds was stabbed by his son, who then shot himself in an early morning altercation in their home, state police said.
Creigh Deeds, who was stabbed repeatedly in the head and torso, has been upgraded from critical to fair condition, a hospital spokeswoman said. His son, 24-year-old Austin "Gus" Deeds, died from his gunshot wound. Ref. CNN