Updated at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 19

The Ames man killed early Saturday morning has been identified as Xavier Jordan Shepley, according to an Ames Police press release.

Shepley, 21, was a student at DMACC, according to his Facebook profile. As for suspects, Ames police say they are at-large still and encourage the public to provide any information about the incident or if they’ve seen a Chevrolet Avalanche, according to the press release. 

The story will continued to be updated once more information is released to the public. 

Updated at 10:07 a.m. on Saturday, November 18

The Ames police are investigating a homicide that took place at 3:37 a.m. on Saturday, according to a press release from Ames police. 

The shooting took place at 1311 Mayfield Drive, apartment 110, an apartment in Fountain View Apartments. The victim, who was a male in his 20s, suffered from a gun shot to the upper torso.

He was transported to Mary Greely Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, the press release said. His name will be announced later after the family is notified.

Ames Police Investigate Homicide. Ames Police responded to 1311 Mayfield, #110 for a robbery that turned into a homicide. pic.twitter.com/IFwnGZYKTO

— Ames Police (@AmesPolice) November 18, 2017

Witnesses at the apartment complex saw two men with masks enter the apartment in what looked to be a robbery attempt. They heard one shot fired, striking the male victim and leaving in what appears to be a black or blue Chevrolet Avalanche. 

If anyone has any information about the incident, they are encouraged to contact the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anyomous tip line at 515-239-5533, according to the press release. 

People can also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400 or 1-800-452-1111. If not over the phone, it can be submitted at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com or can be sent via text by texting “PCCS” and your message to 274637 (CRIMES). 

This story will be updated once more information becomes available.