Elgin shooting victim identified; police still investigating

The Kane County coroner has released the identity of a man killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon in Elgin.

Elgin resident Oscar McDowell, 40, died at Advocate Sherman Hospital. The preliminary cause of death was a gunshot wound to his abdomen, according to the coroner.

Elgin police say they were called to Fairwood Drive around 4 p.m. Thursday and found the wounded man.

Police say the shooting appears to be an isolated situation. They ask anyone with information to call (847) 289-2600. You can also text a tip to 847411, including "ELGINPD" at the beginning of the text.