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The Jackson County Prosecutor's office is investigating after a man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning.The man who was shot by an officer has been identified as 30-year-old Terrance Bridges. Officers were called to the area of 70th Street and Bellefontaine Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday for a domestic disturbance involving a gun. A woman called, saying an armed man had forced his way into her home and then stole her car.Three officers responded to the scene. One stayed at the home while two other officers went in search of the suspect and the stolen car. Minutes later, police say the suspect returned. The officer at the home tried to arrest the man, but he ran off. The officer later caught up with the suspect and again tried to arrest him. A struggle followed, during which the officer shot the suspect. Officers provided treatment on scene, but the man later died at the hospital.Bridges mother, Rotanya McGee, drove to Kansas City from Chicago Sunday morning to speak with police. She said her son had moved to the area with his girlfriend about seven months ago to get away from violence. "He left Chicago to get away from all that type of stuff and start a new life here with her,"said McGee, "and for them to just take his life like that, I need answers."Police say they have spoken with the family and and working to answer their questions as the investigation continues. The officer who shot the suspect was not hurt. Detectives are interviewing witnesses to learn more about what led up to the disturbance and shooting.