# Victims in Mundelein murder-suicide shooting identified

> Mundelein police identify five dead in family murder-suicide.
- Title: Victims in Mundelein murder-suicide shooting identified
- Summary: Mundelein police identify five dead in family murder-suicide. Mundelein police identified five people killed in a murder-suicide involving Bryan Schmidt, who…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/10/20/victims-in-mundelein-murder-suicide-shooting-identified
- Published: 2026-10-21T01:53:32.593+00:00
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- Topics: mundelein, murder-suicide, bryan schmidt, james schmidt, rebecca schmidt, maclaine schmidt, nicole heiser, lake county coroner, wellington street, police tape, news, local
## Mundelein police identify victims
Mundelein police have released the identities of five people killed in an apparent murder-suicide this week.
## Five victims identified
The Lake County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 80-year-old James Schmidt, 77-year-old Rebecca Schmidt, 22-year-old Maclaine Schmidt, 37-year-old Nicole Heiser and 51-year-old Bryan Schmidt.
## Bryan Schmidt as alleged perpetrator
Bryan Schmidt is believed to be the alleged perpetrator, police said.
## Alleged shooting sequence
He allegedly shot his four family members before turning the gun on himself, Mundelein police said the preliminary investigation found.
## Suicide notes found
Multiple suicide notes were left by Bryan Schmidt and found on the scene, police said.
## Time of shooting
The shootings are believed to have taken place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.
## Motive unknown
Police said they have not had any prior contact with Bryan Schmidt and are working to determine the motive for the shooting.
## Reported police contact
Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to call the Mundelein Police Department at 847-968-4600.
## Key takeaway

Mundelein police identified five people killed in a murder-suicide involving Bryan Schmidt, who allegedly shot his four family members before turning the gun on himself.