Mr Johnson had been leader of North Norfolk District Council since May
The two victims of a fatal shooting on a Norfolk cul-de-sac were a district council leader and his wife, it has emerged.
The man, in his 50s, and the woman, in her 40s, were found at Compit Hills, Cromer, on Sunday.
It is understood they are North Norfolk District Council leader Keith Johnson and his wife Andrea.
Police have yet to name the victims but said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
Norfolk Police said they were called to the estate at about 14:50 GMT after "concerns were raised for the safety of a resident".
They found the woman's body in the front garden of a bungalow and the body of the man in a back garden nearby.
"Officers can confirm that both the woman and the man are thought to have died from gunshot wounds," police said in a statement.
'Complete shock'
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."
Mr Johnson, a former mayor of Cromer, became Conservative leader of North Norfolk District Council in May.
Fellow Conservative councillor Trevor Ivory, a friend of the couple, said: "It's a complete shock. I last saw them both on Thursday evening and they were both very happy and seemed to be enjoying life.
"The words Cromer and Keith Johnson are synonymous. He typified what's good about the town and the district of North Norfolk."
Police were called to Compit Hills in Cromer on Sunday afternoon
In a statement, North Norfolk Labour Party paid tribute to Mr Johnson, the Conservative leader of the district council and a former mayor of Cromer.
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."
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