This is 5-minute old news, so not many details. [quote] A Virginia state senator is in hospital after being attacked in his home, where another person was found dead, police say. Senator Creigh Deeds, a former candidate for governor, is reportedly in a critical condition from serious injuries. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the other person found dead in the property is Mr Deeds' son, Gus. The son had a gunshot wound, according to the newspaper. Mr Deeds, a Democrat, ran for governor in 2009 against current governor Bob McDonnell.[/quote]