Two Nepali women killed in Virginia; suspect shot dead by police

Summary

Two Nepali women were killed in a domestic incident in Fairfax County, Virginia, with the suspect also shot dead by police. A young child survived and police are investigating.

Key Points
  • Two Nepali women, Binda Thapa and Mamata Thapa, were killed in a domestic violence incident in Virginia.
  • The suspect, Chhatra Bahadur Thapa, was shot dead by police after refusing to drop a sharp weapon.
  • The son-in-law, Santosh Kumar Basnet, was seriously injured and is receiving medical treatment.
  • The one-year-old son of Mamata and Santosh survived unharmed and is under protective care.
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