This includes whether the death was a suicide, accident or homicide though police have indicated they believe Gliniewicz was killed.
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So far, police haven’t arrested anyone or named any suspects in the case. The lack of public pronouncements has raised concerns about the investigation, including whether there’s a killer on the loose.
Investigators met with Lake County Coroner Thomas Rudd on Monday.
Additionally, Covelli said they’ve received up to 300 leads from members of the community, from the crime scene, and from investigators’ work – and “every lead will be diligently researched”.
Rudd said he hopes to review results from tests of DNA found beneath Gliniewicz’s fingernails, as well as any gunshot residue on the body. He told the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago that shortly before his death, his father was trying to decide if he wanted to visit Lake Tahoe or Vermont.
His son also wanted to remind everyone that beyond the headlines is a family in mourning.
Both Covelli and Filenko said the task force continues to wait for scientific evidence tests.
“This is given the highest priority”, said Larry Kobilinsky, professor of forensic science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Covelli declined Monday to say if any other weapons were found at the scene. Covelli said the investigation is “very active”, and that Lt. Gliniewicz’s death continues to be investigated as a homicide.
Additionally, a local government official familiar with the investigation says the lieutenant was hit twice: once in his protective vest and once at an angle that allowed the bullet to enter his chest. They have also said that they took DNA from the scene of the shooting that did not belong to Gliniewicz.
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“It was to share information and to make sure we’re all on the same page”, Covelli said. Those tests can be done quickly.
