Noreen Burger, a 58-year-old woman of unspecified ethnicity, tragically died on February 20, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. She was found dead outside an apartment complex along with her husband, William Burger, who was also killed. The couple had been visiting their son, Michael Burger, who was attending school in San Antonio.
The incident occurred around 12:15 p.m. when San Antonio police officers responded to reports of gunshots.
Upon arrival, they found Noreen and William Burger shot dead outside their son's apartment. Michael Burger, a 20-year-old man, was found at the scene holding an AR-15 rifle and a shotgun. He was arrested and charged with capital murder of multiple persons.
The case was believed to have stemmed from family violence. Michael Burger was friendly and known to do chores around the neighborhood to make money. Neighbors were shocked to learn about the deaths and the arrest of their son, as they remembered the Burgers as kind and helpful people.
The investigation revealed that Michael Burger had allegedly murdered his parents, who had adopted him two decades earlier. The couple had been long-time educators, with William Burger serving as an assistant principal and Noreen Burger working as a substitute teacher after her retirement. The case is still ongoing, with Michael Burger awaiting trial and held on a $500,000 bond.
The tragic deaths of Noreen and William Burger have left a profound impact on their community, who remember them fondly as the "bright light in our neighborhood".
