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Neighbor of Missaukee County gunman recounts history of violence, threats
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Key Points:
- A quiet neighborhood in Jennings was disrupted Friday as police surrounded a house searching for Chad Hickman following his deadly shooting spree.
- Neighbor Timothy Penrose, a marine combat veteran, reported hearing gunshots and later saw police block off the street and breach nearby houses during the search.
- Penrose revealed Hickman was his former landlord who had been violent and threatening since his release from jail a year ago, with a history of personal issues including a divorce and a protection order from his sister.
- Despite prior police reports about Hickman's behavior, neighbors did not anticipate the extreme violence resulting in six murders, which Penrose believes were preventable.
- Penrose expressed sadness over the victims' deaths but now feels safe, though still shocked by the tragic events.
