Coroner ID’s man allegedly shot by off-duty Kane County sheriff’s deputy

The Kane County coroner has released the identity of the person allegedly shot and killed by an off-duty Kane County deputy in Elgin on Monday.

Tyquaze Nicolas, 18, of South Elgin, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to a Thursday news release.

The shooting took place just after 4:30 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Walnut Avenue and National Street. The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation.

A Tuesday news release from Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser said her office would have no further updates until the investigation, which could take several months, was complete.

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