Violence erupted late Saturday night in Atlanta, leading to a 34-year-old man being hospitalized with a gunshot wound. The Atlanta Police Department reported they were summoned to 1023 Eisenhower Rd SE at about 11:24 p.m. following reports of a shooting. When officers from Zone 3 arrived, they found the victim critically injured by gunfire.

The unidentified man was rushed to emergency medical care where he is fighting for his life. A statement from the police revealed that the gunshot wound was the result of a heated verbal altercation between the victim and the suspect, who reportedly knew each other. In the wake of the incident, the authorities have a suspect in custody, as the hunt for answers continues.

Investigators converged on the scene to piece together the events that led to the shooting. The details of the dispute and the identities of those involved have not been disclosed as the investigation remains active.