A gunman shot and killed three people in southwest Houston after he set their apartments on fire to smoke them out of the residence.
Houston police say the gunman was recently evicted and disgruntled. 62-year-old Michael James is recovering from shotgun wounds after a gunman, who was angry over being evicted, set the building on fire, and then ambushed employees and residents. "All of a sudden, bam! I'm shot in the back," said James. Police say the suspect was dressed in all black and fired at the victims as they fled from the fire. The suspect shot and killed three men.
Residents say they knew the shooter and spoke to him from time to time, they say he seemed like a normal guy. Michael is counting his blessings and thankful to be alive, but all of his belongings were lost in the fire. Red Cross is assisting the residents impacted.
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