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03/12/2012
Council Leader 'Shot Wife Then Turned Gun On Himself'
A council leader shot his wife dead before killing himself, it has been reported.
On Sunday the body of Andrea Johnson, 44, was found in the front garden of a bungalow she lived in with and Keith Johnson, 58, the leader of North Norfolk District Council.
He was later found dead in a back garden nearby.
Det Supt Peter Hornby, who is leading the inquiry, said: "Whilst I understand this is a very shocking incident for the neighbours of the two people involved, I can reassure them that, at this stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it."
Council chairwoman Denise Burke said: "The death of Keith is a tragedy and a massive loss to Cromer and North Norfolk, too.
"Keith has been a real public servant throughout his life and will be sorely missed by the whole community. He was much respected across the political spectrum.
"Our thoughts are with Keith's friends and family at this time."
Mr Johnson, was the former mayor of Cromer, he became Conservative leader of North Norfolk District Council in May 2012.
(GK)
On Sunday the body of Andrea Johnson, 44, was found in the front garden of a bungalow she lived in with and Keith Johnson, 58, the leader of North Norfolk District Council.
He was later found dead in a back garden nearby.
Det Supt Peter Hornby, who is leading the inquiry, said: "Whilst I understand this is a very shocking incident for the neighbours of the two people involved, I can reassure them that, at this stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it."
Council chairwoman Denise Burke said: "The death of Keith is a tragedy and a massive loss to Cromer and North Norfolk, too.
"Keith has been a real public servant throughout his life and will be sorely missed by the whole community. He was much respected across the political spectrum.
"Our thoughts are with Keith's friends and family at this time."
Mr Johnson, was the former mayor of Cromer, he became Conservative leader of North Norfolk District Council in May 2012.
(GK)
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