Houston-area educators possible victims of domestic violence shooting in San Antonio

The victims of a fatal domestic violence shooting on Sunday in San Antonio may have been long-time Houston-area educators, according to Cornerstone Academy and Spring Branch ISD officials. Michael Burger, 20, was arrested Sunday in connection with the shooting deaths of two people who may have been his parents, San Antonio Police said. The identities of the victims have not been released by San Antonio officials, but the principal of a Spring Branch ISD middle school on Monday wrote that reports suggest William Burger, assistant principal of Cornerstone Academy, and his wife, Noreen Burger, were the victims.

"It is with a heavy heart I share that we are aware of news coming out of San Antonio with unconfirmed reports that point to the tragic death of our beloved Bill Burger and his wife, Noreen," Angel Purdy, principal of Cornerstone Academy, wrote in a Monday email to the school community. "This is the most difficult news to share, and we know for you to learn," Purdy wrote. "We are filled with sorrow as we hear these reports. As always, our Cornerstone Family and our Spring Branch Family will rally around us and our entire community during this difficult time. A representative from the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office said early Monday afternoon that it had not identified the victims. Purdy's email stated that she remains in touch with San Antonio police and the investigation remains active. A crisis team will support students and staff on Tuesday when school resumes, the email states. William Burger has worked for Spring Branch ISD for three decades, serving as an assistant principal for the past 11 years, according to Lexi Marshall, assistant director for communications at Spring Branch ISD.