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Man killed in early Friday shooting in Kansas City, Missouri

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UPDATE, 9:55 a.m. | Police have identified the victim as Ernest J. Scott.

ORIGINAL REPORT | Police say a man was killed early Friday morning in a shooting on Prospect Avenue.

A Kansas City, Missouri, Police spokesperson said officers were requested just before 4:30 a.m. to the 5400 block of Prospect on a shooting call.

Officers arrived to find the man suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. The man was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Investigators identified several witnesses and interviews are ongoing.

No suspect information was immediately provided.

This is a developing story and may be updated.