A bar shooting in Saint Joseph early Thursday morning has become a homicide.

The 26-year-old victim at the First and Last Chance Bar at 1817 Garfield was originally reported as injured. Police now say the injuries were fatal and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Saint Joseph Police Sergeant James Langston says a suspect was taken into custody for investigation. The name of the victim was withheld while family members are notified.

Police were called at about 1:30 am.