Argument that turned to gunfire leaves 1 man dead, another injured at Atlanta apartment

Two people were shot at an apartment community early Saturday morning, police confirmed.

Officers were called to Alison Court just after 7:30 a.m.

Atlanta Police Department Homicide Commander Lt. Andrew Smith told Channel 2’s Bryan Mims that one shooting victim ran out of the apartment and into the street, where he collapsed and died.

The other victim went to Grady Memorial Hospital, where Smith said he is currently stable.

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A dispute led to the gunfire, but it’s unclear what started the argument, Smith said.

“We believe that there might be alcohol and drugs involved,” he said.

Police detained one person for questioning, but no charges had been filed as of noon Saturday.

Officers blocked Alison Court outside the complex for hours as officers combed the area. Smith said police found three weapons outside the apartment.

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Family members of the man killed gathered along the sidewalk, comforting each other. They declined to speak on camera.

“We don’t believe he lived there permanently,” Smith said. “It was an off and on situation from what we know, possibly dating one of the residents there.”

Police have not released the names of the two men.

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