A child under the age of 10 was killed in a drive-by shooting in central Bakersfield Thursday evening..
The second victim, the brother of the child shot and killed was taken to Kern Medical with a gunshot wound to the leg, according to a family member. Officers confirmed that a 5-year-old died from shooting, his 7-year-old brother is expected to survive.
Bakersfield Police officials said that the drive-by happened at about 7:45 p.m. down the street from the Maya Cinemas.
Police say a black sedan pulled up, opened fire, and then sped off.
One viewer told 23 ABC News that they heard about 7 gun shots while they were in the area.
Officers said that the children were in a car, but the driver of the vehicle was not shot.
