Illinois man shot another man during argument on Metra tracks in Elgin: prosecutors
Brian Hurtado
ELGIN, Ill. - An Illinois man is accused of shooting another man during an argument in Elgin earlier this month.
Brian Hurtado, 20, of Algonquin, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a street gang member.
On Nov. 11, Hurtado and the victim, 26-year-old Juan C. Ambriz, of St. Charles, were arguing at a homeless encampment near Kimball and State streets on the Metra tracks in Elgin, prosecutors said.
During the argument, Hurtado allegedly pulled out a handgun from the waistband of his pants and shot Ambriz multiple times.
Ambriz was pronounced dead a short time later.
Hurtado will remain in custody while his case is pending. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 6.