KC police investigate a death on South Benton Avenue

Kansas City police investigated a death Wednesday at a home on South Benton Avenue.

Officers went to the house in the 7200 block of South Benton Avenue about 5 p.m. after an ambulance was called. A man in his 70s was dead inside the residence.

The cause of death was unknown, police said. Family told police the man had health problems.

Police continue to investigate.

This story was originally published February 17, 2016 at 7:02 PM with the headline "KC police investigate a death on South Benton Avenue."