Man shot, killed on porch in Detroit

A 40-year-old man was allegedly shot at multiple times while sitting on a porch Friday night

DETROIT – Police are investigating a shooting that killed a 40-year-old man in Detroit on Friday night.

According to police at around 10 p.m. the victim was sitting on a porch in the 19100 block of Ohio Street when a suspect approached and allegedly fired multiple shots at him.

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The victim was taken to the hospital and pronounced deceased, officials said.

The shooter reportedly fled the scene on foot heading south toward 7 Mile Road. He is described as a Black man standing between 5 feet, 10 inches and 6 feet tall with a slim build.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can contact the Detroit Police Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

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