Palmdale man shot dead outside of own home

The search is on for a shooter who killed a man on his front lawn in the 37000 block of Laramie Street in Palmdale.

Officers said they responded to a report of a shooting at a home at about 10:30 p.m. Friday.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said it appeared he had just gone out to check the mail.

The identity of the victim was not released.

There was no word on possible suspects or a motive.