Teenager shot to death in Burnham

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A 17-year-old was found shot to death Friday night in Burnham.

Ron J. Gaston was found dead in the street in the 14500 block of Hoxie Avenue, a block from his home, around 7:30 p.m., according to Peter Belos, the police chief in the south suburb.


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