An argument turned violent late Saturday night on Eisenhower Road SE when a 34-year-old man was gunned down, triggering a rapid response from Atlanta's finest. The shooting occurred near Forrest Park Road SE with police arriving on scene to the distress call at approximately 11:24 p.m, acording to FOX 5 Atlanta.

The victim was hurried to an area hospital by EMS where he remains in critical condition. The suspected gunman did not manage to elude the lawmen for long, as he was soon apprehended and taken into custody. Initial reports suggest the altercation that led to the shooting stemmed from an acrimonious exchange between the two individuals, who were known to each other prior to the incident.

In a statement obtained by Atlanta News First, the police shared, "Preliminary information indicates that the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between the victim and the suspect, who was later placed in custody." As of now, the investigation remains active, and officials have urged anyone with information to come forward in the hopes of comprehending the full scope of Saturday's events.