4 Killed in Houston Shooting

HOUSTON (AP) â€” A man apparently engaged in a feud with a Houston business shot three people to death there Tuesday before he also died of a gunshot wound, authorities said. <br><br>The gunman's fatal

Tuesday, January 9th 2001, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

HOUSTON (AP) â€” A man apparently engaged in a feud with a Houston business shot three people to death there Tuesday before he also died of a gunshot wound, authorities said.

The gunman's fatal wound may have been self-inflicted in the noontime gunfire at Amko Trading, a wholesale clothing and perfume store.

Police spokeswoman Silvia Trevino said two women and a man were found dead inside the store. An employee who was inside the store when the shots were fired said the owner, his wife and their daughter were killed.

``When I heard the shots I got out and ran. I was very scared,'' said employee Ruben Zuniga, 29. He said eight customers were inside, but no one else was hurt.

The suspected gunman died at Ben Taub General Hospital of a gunshot wound to the head, police spokesman Robert Hurst said.

The gunman held police at bay for about an hour after the initial shootings, police said.

Trevino said the suspect had been in a ``lingering feud'' with the business.

The store is in an area of southwest Houston filled with office parks commonly occupied by discount and wholesale stores.