McHenry County Major Investigations Assistance Team (MIAT) and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office have concluded their investigation on an August 9 death investigation in unincorporated Crystal Lake.
The incident occurred on August 9, at approximately 3:56 a.m., when McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 5800 block of Wild Plum Road in unincorporated Crystal Lake for reports of multiple gunshots fired.
Upon arrival on scene, deputies located three deceased adult females, an adult female seriously injured, and an adult male, identified as the shooter, seriously injured from gunshot wounds. They were also identified as family members.
Upon further investigation, it was concluded that the incident was a familial domestic situation that escalated from a verbal dispute to physical violence. The male shot at all four females, killing three, before shooting himself. He later died in the hospital. The fourth female survived the incident and since been released from the hospital.
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office did not have any contact at this residence prior to this incident. The shooter possessed a valid FOID card and Illinois Concealed Carry License.
Throughout the investigation, it was discovered that the shooter was most likely suffering from a mental health crisis. McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and its partnering law enforcement agencies work with the Police Social Work Program and countless other local social service providers who are specifically trained in aiding residents with many conditions and circumstances. We encourage community members to take advantage of these resources.
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank MIAT, Crystal Lake Police Department, and all rescue personnel for their assistance during this incident.
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