ATLANTA — Two men are recovering after officials say one of them shot the other during a fight over food.
Atlanta police said on Saturday at 4:09 p.m., officers received reports of a person shot on Pryor Street Southwest.
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When officers arrived, they found a 32-year-old man shot in both arms.
According to the investigation, the man was involved in a verbal altercation with another man over food before he was shot.
The fight quickly escalated when police said the 32-year-old man grabbed a large stick and beat the other man.
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During the assault, police said the victim pulled out a handgun and shot the 32-year-old man in self-defense.
Both men were taken to the hospital stable. Their identities have not been released.
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The 32-year-old was taken into custody. Police have not specified what he is charged with.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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