One man dies, two injured after shooting in Marlborough neighborhood

One man has died and two others are injured after a Wednesday night shooting in the Marlborough Heights neighborhood, according to KCPD.

Just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, KCPD was dispatched to East 81st Street and Brooklyn Avenue after a report of gunshots. As officers responded, witnesses made several additional calls about gunfire. After officers arrived, they saw people running and heard multiple gunshots coming from the area of East 80th Street and Michigan Avenue.

KCPD located an adult male suffering from gunshot trauma at the scene. Officers began rendering medical aid prior to EMS responding and transporting the victim to an area hospital, according to KCPD. Hospital staff then declared the victim deceased as a result of his injuries.

Two additional adult male victims, both with non-life-threatening injuries, were also transported to an area hospital by private vehicle, the KCPD report says.

On Thursday afternoon, the deceased was identified as 44-year-old Larry Baker of Kansas City, Missouri.

Preliminary investigation reveals the incident might have been the result of an argument, according to the department. Detectives have made contact with multiple persons of interest for further questioning. Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to the scene to begin collecting any evidence and gathering witness statements. This incident is being investigated as a homicide at this time and is ongoing.

If anyone was in the area and heard or saw anything or has any information they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.