Overview
- Rachel Noel Dumovich, 29, and Brandon Peter Dumovich, 30, were found deceased in their vehicle on Oct. 6 after an officer noticed its hazard lights on along Route 14 in Harvard around 11:52 p.m.
- Preliminary findings indicate each sustained a single gunshot wound, and a firearm was recovered inside the car, according to police.
- The McHenry County Major Investigative Assistance Team is supporting Harvard police as the McHenry County Coroner conducts autopsies and toxicology testing.
- Officials describe the case as an isolated incident with no ongoing threat after initial shelter-in-place alerts and road closures that were lifted by about 7:30 a.m.
- Harvard Police Chief Tyson Bauman said a murder–suicide is a possible scenario, but no final determination has been made and authorities are seeking tips.