A male and female found dead in Indiana after a report of shots fired late Wednesday, Oct. 24, were identified as married teachers.
The pair was found deceased at a home on Dorster Street in Fishers, a town outside Indianapolis after someone called 911 saying they'd heard gunshots.
Police officials indicated that it was a murder-suicide.
The pair was initially not identified but it later emerged they were both teachers and were married to each other.
Frank Sergi, 52, was an art teacher at Fall Creek Intermediate, according to the district’s website, and an author, according to his Twitter profile.
His wife, Kristal Sergi, 44, was a preschool teacher at Hoosier Road Elementary, according to her Twitter page, where she regularly posted pictures of her students.
Neighbors said they were shocked by what happened.
The Hamilton Southeastern School District released a statement saying that classes were canceled on Oct. 25 at Hoosier Road Elementary School and Fall Creek Intermediate Schools due to the deaths so students could get grief counseling.
“It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden passing of two longtime staff members during an incident Wednesday evening. Fishers Police Department is leading the investigation, and we will be supporting them in their efforts,” the district said in a statement.
“We are currently working through our district’s crisis response team, which includes mental health professionals, to provide much-needed support during this difficult time,” the statement concluded.
Scott Fadness, mayor of Fishers, said in a statement that the deaths were a “tragic incident.”
“Fishers Police Department continues to conduct a thorough investigation and details will be released as they become available and when appropriate,” he said. “On behalf of the entire Fishers community, our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the family and their loved ones.”
