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Maurice Baker

Case from Kansas-city, MO dated Feb 05, 2025

Victim Details

Maurice Baker

Male

Black / African American

Kansas-city

MO

2025-02-05

51

Maurice

Baker

07/30/2026

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On a cold evening in Kansas City, Missouri, a dispute escalated into deadly violence, claiming the life of 51-year-old Maurice Baker, a Black male. The incident unfolded around 8:30 p.m. on February 5, 2025, on Eastwood Trafficway following a heated argument involving several individuals.

As the argument intensified, gunfire erupted. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered one person suffering from gunshot wounds who was then transported to a local hospital with life-threatening ...
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  • https://www.kctv5.com: Police identify man killed near South Kansas City businesses
  • https://fox4kc.com/news/one-dead-another-injured-in-wednesday-night-shooting/
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    I keep thinking about the argument that led to Mr. Baker’s tragic death. It makes me wonder what t... ...Read More
    05/17/2025
    Has anyone else heard about the person of interest identified in Maurice Baker's case? It's been a c... ...Read More
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