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Eric Buckner

Case from Lawton, OK dated Oct 30, 2016

Victim Details

Eric Buckner

Male

Black / African American

Lawton

OK

2016-10-30

25

Eric

Buckner

07/06/2026

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In the autumn of 2016, the life of Eric Dwayne Buckner, a 25-year-old male, was tragically cut short in Lawton, Oklahoma. On Sunday, October 30, 2016, Buckner was fatally shot in his apartment, a place that should have been his sanctuary. The news of his violent death sent ripples through his community, leaving friends and family to grapple with the sudden and profound loss.

Eric, a graduate of Lawton High School in 2012, was a young man with aspirations of becoming an X-ray technician an ...
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  • Police looking for suspects after man was shot and killed in his apartment
  • Lawton shooting victim identified
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    Did anyone else find it odd how quickly the appeals were processed in Eric Buckner’s case? It seem... ...Read More
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    Just came across some details about the community impact after Eric Buckner's death. It's been almos... ...Read More
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