OPA-LOCKA, Fla. -- Two South Florida women are recovering in the hospital after a neighbor broke into their homes and attacked them, police said.

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2 Women Hospitalized In Attack

The suspect is also is in the hospital after one of the women's husband tried to stop him.

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Opa-Locka police said George Hernandez was on a violent rampage when he forced his way into a neighbor's apartment and allegedly beat up the 40-year-old woman and 79-year-old man inside.

According to police, Hernandez then went to the third floor and attacked another neighbor, Marta Castro. Castro's husband tried to stop him, but when Hernandez continued his attack, he shot the suspect.

Police said Castro's husband shot the man at least two more times as Hernandez continued his attack on the woman.

Neighbors describe Hernandez as mentally ill. They said he is aggressive and many of the residents in the area fear him. "At times he was OK but when he would lose it, he would really lose it," said one neighbor.

Police said Hernandez has a long history of violence. Just last week his family called police to have him locked up. He was held for 72 hours and released after he was given medication to stabilize him.

Meanwhile, the man who shot Hernandez has not been charged. Both women who were allegedly attacked are hospitalized but expected to be OK.

Police still don't know what prompted the attacks.