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Gunshot victim dies; second victim treated and released (free)

An Aurora teen who was shot Friday evening has died, according to Homewood police.

Johnathan Brown, 18, was found in a parking lot near Buffalo Wild Wings by officers responding to a report of shots fired.

Another 18-year-old from Merrillville, Indiana, also injured by gunfire, drove himself to a Gary, Indiana, hospital, where he was treated and released, police said.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 17500 block of Halsted about 8:35 p.m. Friday. 

The Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident with the assistance of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force. 

Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to call 708-206-3420.

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