Brenda Jenette Harrison-Bumbray

On the evening of April 5, 2018, in Indian Head, Maryland, 50-year-old Brenda Jenette Harrison-Bumbray was tragically killed in her home on Fallen Timber Way. The events unfolded around 8:07 p.m. when a heated argument between Brenda and her husband, Jose Ramon Bumbray, escalated with fatal consequences. The couple's adult son, who was in his bedroom at the time, heard the argument followed by the sound of gunshots. Upon investigating, he discovered both of his parents suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately dialed 911.

When authorities arrived, Brenda Jenette Harrison-Bumbray was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her husband, 46-year-old Jose Ramon Bumbray, was transported to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators determined that Jose Bumbray, a U.S. Park Police officer since 2002, had used his agency-issued firearm to shoot his wife before turning the weapon on himself in a domestic-related murder-suicide.

Brenda was a beloved mother and a dedicated employee of the United States Postal Service for over three decades, most recently serving as a Sales and Service Associate and acting Supervisor at the Accokeek Station. She was also deeply involved in her community and church, where she served in various ministerial roles. Her death left a void in the lives of her children and all who knew her. The investigation concluded that Jose Ramon Bumbray was the sole perpetrator, and as he took his own life, no arrests were made in connection with Brenda's death.