Bill McCleery and Associated Press

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — An argument between newlyweds that began during their reception turned deadly only hours later when the groom fatally shot his new bride before killing himself, police say.

Vigo County Sheriff's Office deputies responding to frantic 911 calls Sunday found Kelly Samson, 50, shot several times in the torso and head with a .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol. They found Dr. George "Scott" Samson, 54, dead in the basement after he apparently shot himself once in the head with a .45-caliber handgun.

The pair were married Saturday evening.

"The investigation has revealed that there was a verbal argument between the couple toward the end of the reception, which carried over to the after party at the couple's home," Vigo County Chief Deputy Sheriff Clark Cottom said in an email.

"Shortly after the last guest left at around 1:17 a.m., Kelly Ecker Samson called 911 reporting that her husband had threatened to kill her. There were a total of three very brief 911 calls, which in the first two the caller disconnected."

While she was on the line, dispatchers heard what was thought to be multiple gunshots in the background.

Cottom says Kelly Samson's son and an elderly couple were inside the home at the time of the shootings.

Vigo County Coroner Dr. Susan Amos says George Samson worked as an anesthesiologist at Union Hospital.

He also is listed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as a current federal firearms dealer.

Cottom did not specify what the newlyweds were arguing about during the reception or at home.

"We are still gathering statements from the attendants," he said.

The Associated Press reported to this article. Call Star reporter Bill McCleery at (317) 444-6083. Follow him on Twitter: @BillMcCleery01.