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Man fatally shot in dispute with another man while visiting a friend

ATLANTA — A man is dead after a verbal altercation overnight Monday.

Police said at 12:25 a.m., officers were called out to 1838 Moore St NW about a person shot. When they got to the scene they found a man who had been shot.

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Investigators said the victim was visiting a woman when the suspect, the woman’s ex-boyfriend, arrived to the same location. Police said the two got into a argument which escalated.

The suspect shot the victim and ran away before officers got to the scene.

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The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but he died Tuesday.

The investigation is ongoing.

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