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Harvard Police Rule Newlywed Couple’s Car Deaths a Murder-Suicide

Investigators say Brandon Dumovich shot Rachel Dumovich before killing himself.

Overview

  • The ruling follows the Oct. 6 discovery of the couple in a parked car on Route 14 in Harvard, Illinois, after an officer noticed hazard lights around 11:52 p.m.
  • Both victims sustained gunshot wounds and a firearm was recovered inside the vehicle, according to the McHenry County MIAT’s preliminary findings.
  • Authorities identified the victims as Rachel Dumovich, 29, and Brandon Dumovich, 30, of Sharon, Wisconsin.
  • Police said the incident was isolated after briefly advising residents to shelter in place and reported no ongoing threat to the community.
  • The investigation remains active, and police requested tips by phone or through Crime Stoppers to assist their work.