Homicide Report > Kevin Baker, 23
Kevin Baker, 23
Died Oct. 7, 2007 at 1:45 a.m.
Kevin Baker, 23, a black man, was shot multiple times in an apartment at 38002 N. 15th St. in Palmdale. His time of death was listed as 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7.
Baker had been feuding with an acquaintance, Trabeon Long—also a 23-year-old black man. The feud dated back to an old quarrel over a woman, detectives said.
On this particular night, the feud escalated into a fistfight in the common area of an apartment building. Baker took a hard punch, and went inside. Long also retreated to his apartment. Shortly after, just passed midnight, Baker went looking for Long again, said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Dave Coleman. Baker knocked on Long's door. Long answered with a gun in his hand. He told Baker to go away. Baker remained. Long then shot him, Coleman said. Baker died shortly after.
Prosecutors are weighing what, if any, charges will result.
Four reader comments about Kevin Baker
All I know is, this man was too young to die. I think it makes me take a hard look at myself and my neighborhood. I think of what I can do to help teach kids to have peaceful resolution of their differences, through sports, etc. This young man and the shooter could have been friends at one time...I pray for their families.
Sept. 10, 2010 at 8:05 a.m.
I dont kno why baker went back for more. he shoulda just sat down and maybe he'd still be here but i still feel for the family.
Sept. 10, 2010 at 12:54 p.m.
anger never leads to happy endings.
April 12, 2011 at 2:45 p.m.
HR, this would be an interesting one to follow-up on to see what charges, if any, were filed and the disposition of the case. Please :)
Nov. 29, 2011 at 9:58 a.m.
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