20 year old arrested after shooting 55-year-old man during argument in southwest Atlanta

ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting

On Thursday, just before 1 a.m., officers were called out to a person shot call on Saint Johns Avenue Southwest.

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Officers arrived at the scene to find a 55-year-old man who had been shot.

The victim was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.

Police detained a 20-year-old suspect at the scene.

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Police identified him as Zachary Hosch.

Investigators said the victim and suspect were in an argument that escalated to a shooting.

Hosch was charged with aggravated assault and possession of firearm during the commission of felony.

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