Azun Buckner killed in Englewood shooting

Azun Buckner was fatally shot in the Englewood neighborhood Friday afternoon.

Officers responding to a call of shots fired in the 7000 block of South Normal Avenue found Azun Buckner shot multiple times about 2 p.m. Friday, authorities said.

Buckner, 18, of the 6900 block of South Eggleston Avenue, died at Saint Bernard Hospital less than an hour later, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Nobody has been charged for the killing.

Area South detectives are investigating if the shooting is gang related.

— Sun-Times Media Wire

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