Kerrville city councilman found dead Saturday in possible murder-suicide

Kerrville Place 3 Councilman Gary Stork and his wife Peggy were found dead from gunshot wounds Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Kerrville Place 3 Councilman Gary Stork and his wife Peggy were found dead from gunshot wounds Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Photo: City Of Kerrville Photo: City Of Kerrville Image 1 of / 48 Caption Close Kerrville city councilman found dead Saturday in possible murder-suicide 1 / 48 Back to Gallery

Murder-suicide is suspected in the shooting deaths of a Kerrville couple that included a city councilman who authorities say was the subject of active criminal investigation.

Kerrville Police say Place 3 Councilman Gary Stork and his wife Peggy were found dead from gunshot wounds to the head inside their Tanglewood Lane home about 8:30 p.m., Saturday.

The Storks, whose bodies were discovered by a neighbor, are believed to have been dead for about 24 hours.

"I was absolutely shocked and astounded," to learn of the deaths said Kerrville Mayor Bonnie White Sunday morning. "It's a tragedy for everyone."

The Storks were pronounced dead by Kerr County Justice of the Peace Mitzi French. French declined to divulge any information about the crime scene, but said the bodies would be sent Monday for autopsies.

The police news release said Stork was a suspect in an indecency with a child case over a July 4, 2016, incident and that the case was slated to be presented to a grand jury on Tuesday.

Stork was in his second term, re-elected in May.

White said she was unaware of the investigation.

Police labeled the deaths as suspected murder-suicide but did not indicate who may have been the shooter. A handgun was found near the bodies.

No other details about the complaint against Stork were included in the police statement on the deaths, and police did return calls Sunday morning.

Councilman Glenn Andrew was among those shocked to learn Sunday from the police statement that Stork was the subject of a criminal complaint.

"It's inconsistent with the the guy I know. Gary's a good guy," Andrew said. "Nobody's guilty until proven guilty."

He said news of the deaths and allegations about the late councilman had the community riveted. "It's just a horrible situation," Andrew said. "I feel sorry for all the families involved."