Authorities say the suspect sought in a Gretna shooting, Scott Rieflin, 52, died Thursday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The shooting happened in a parking lot near 119 W. Westplains Road, off Highway 6. The victim, Michael Bartenhagen, 50, made his way to a nearby fire station around 8:15 a.m. seeking medical help. Deputies say he was shot 2-3 times.

Bartenhagen was transported by ambulance to the Bergan Mercy Trauma Center in serious condition.

Rieflin was eventually located at his apartment at 20184 Glenmore Drive. When deputies made contact with the suspect, they discovered that he had suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect was transported to Midlands Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

It appears that Rieflin and Bartenhagen knew each other, The investigation indicates that Rieflin was upset about a relationship between a woman and Bartenhagen.

Neighbors were troubled by the events.

"We have made sure to keep our kids inside today. We don't know any information. We don't know anything going on but definitely being aware," said Neil Hammond, who lives close to the scene.

Hammond said nothing like this has ever happened in the area.