Spence Jackson , 44 , was found dead inside his apartment from a self-inflicted gun wound on Sunday after taking a sick day on Friday . Police said the shooting happened at around 11:45 a.m. in an apartment complex near the University of Texas campus and that they were investigating whether it is related to Jackson's death. He had worked for state auditor Tom Schweich , who shot himself dead in February after claiming he was the victim of a bullying campaign . His supporters accused state GOP Chairman John Hancock of telling people Schweich was Jewish to damage his gubernatorial campaign . Jackson had called for Hancock 's resignation . But last week , police said there was no evidence of a bullying campaign .
Spence Jackson , 44 , was found dead inside his apartment from a self-inflicted gun wound on Sunday after taking a sick day on Friday . Authorities said he left behind a note but would not reveal what it said . He had worked for state auditor Tom Schweich , who shot himself dead in February after claiming he was the victim of a bullying campaign . His supporters accused state GOP Chairman John Hancock of telling people Schweich was Jewish to damage his gubernatorial campaign . Jackson had called for Hancock 's resignation . But last week , police said there was no evidence of a bullying campaign .