Man killed in drive-by shooting on Detroit’s east side

DETROIT – A man in his 20s has been shot and killed while sitting on his front porch on Detroit’s east side.

The drive-by shooting occurred in the 19900 block of Omira Street on Thursday (July 18) afternoon.

Officials say a blue sedan drove by, and the passenger armed with an AR-style rifle fired multiple shots, hitting the victim.

Police say residents were standing outside, including children at the time of the shooting.

This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.

Detroit Police Department Commander Eric Decker talks drive-by shooting