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1 dead, 1 injured after man fires shots into backyard in Eastpointe

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Posted at 5:16 PM, Jul 05, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-06 17:41:21-04

EASTPOINTE (WXYZ) — Eastpointe police are looking for a suspect who fired shots into a backyard during a gathering Saturday. One man was killed and a woman is recovering in the hospital from non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooting happened around 1:15 p.m. in the 24000 block of Ridgecroft Ave. in Eastpointe.

The suspect was standing in the home's driveway when he allegedly fired multiple shots from a long gun. A 42-year-old man was shot and died. A 42-year-old woman was shot in the leg and is recovering, police said.

The shooter fled the scene. If you have information on the whereabouts of the shooter, contact the Eastpointe Police Department.