Police identify man killed in early morning shooting on Kansas Expressway

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police are investigating a shooting death of a man in Springfield.

Officers responded around 3:20 a.m. to a business at 318 N. Kansas Expressway near the W. Water Street intersection.

According to a news release, officers found two men with gunshot wounds. One man was treated on scene with non-life-threatening injuries. The other, 35-year-old Larry McCoo, was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Investigators are calling it a homicide. A suspect has not been identified. However, investigators say they found a gun at the scene.

Police say several people were present at the time of the shooting and encourage anyone with information to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous tip to 417-869-8477 or online at p3tips.com.

This marks Springfield’s 12th homicide in 2023.

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