Police Give Update In Deaths Of Newlyweds Found In Car

HARVARD, IL — The causes of death for a newlywed couple found fatally shot in a parked car in traffic on Route 14 in Harvard has not been released but police said Tuesday the incident "appears to be isolated" and that there is no danger or threat to the public.

Brandon Peter Dumovich, 30, and his wife, Rachel Dumovich, 29, were both found dead in their vehicle at about 11:50 p.m. on October 6 — which was just a day after Brandon's 30th birthday. A police officer made the discovery after going to check on their vehicle, which had its hazard lights on while parked in a northbound lane of Route 14, police said.

Police are waiting to receive the McHenry County Coroner's final report and to review and process "additional evidentiary items."

Police said Rachel and Brandon each suffered a gunshot wound, and a gun was found inside the vehicle.

The McHenry County Coroner's Office has not yet released the causes of death for either Brandon or Rachel Dumovich. Patch has reached out to the coroner's office for more information, but has not yet heard back.

Rachel Dumovich and Brandon Dumovich got married less than a year ago and were just days shy of their first anniversary, according to a wedding planning website. The couple most recently lived in Sharon, Wisconsin.

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Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Harvard Police Department at (815) 943-4431 or submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (815) 943-4343 or crimestoppers@cityofharvard.org