ATLANTA — A fight over gambling led to a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police said the shooting happened at an apartment complex at 2959 Forrest Hills Dr. SW. shortly before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Officers said a 31-year-old got into a fight with a 32-year-old and one shot the other.
Detectives said they were speaking with three witnesses who remained at the scene.
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Police said they also confiscated handguns at the apartment, among other things.
Atlanta police Homicide Commander Lt. Ralph Woolfolk said about 41% of the city’s homicides to date this year have happened at apartment complexes.
A person has been detained in connection with the shooting. Police have not said if that person is being charged in this incident.
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