On August 9, at approximately 3:56 a.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded 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, believed to be the aggressor, seriously injured. They were identified as family members.
The injured female, who was also identified as the caller, was transported by Crystal Lake Fire Department to a local area hospital with serious injuries. The male was also transported and later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
Further information regarding the deceased victims’ identities and fatal injuries will be dependent on the McHenry County Coroner’s Office autopsy findings and notification of next of kin.
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Major Investigation Assistance Team (MIAT), and McHenry County Coroner’s Office are involved in the ongoing investigation.
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office would like to emphasize that this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.