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Suspect killed self after shooting 2 women in Sterling Heights, police say

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STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Sterling Heights police say a suspect wanted for shooting two women outside a former Ruby Tuesday restaurant on Friday died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The shooting happened around 1:15 p.m. in the parking lot on Van Dyke Avenue on Friday afternoon.

The victims were reportedly transported to a nearby hospital and are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say this was not a random act and that it appears the victims and suspect knew each other. Police say the women arrived to the parking lot in a black Kia before the suspect approached and opened fire.

Police held a press conference before finding the suspect dead.

2 women injured in shooting outside closed Ruby Tuesday in Sterling Heights

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 586-446-2825.