Argument at restaurant on Buford Highway ends with 2 people shot, police say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — An argument at a restaurant and lounge spilled outside into the parking lot and ended with gunfire, according to Brookhaven police.

Police say the responded to a person shot call around 12:15 a.m. at La Casa Mexican Restaurant and Lounge, located at 3747 Buford Highway.

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After an argument, police say two parties grabbed their guns and started firing at one another.

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Police located two individuals with gunshot wounds and transported them to a local hospital.

One of the victims who was shot was listed in critical, but is alert, conscious and breathing, officials said. The second victim is believed to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A third victim was not shot but suffered other minor injuries and is expected to be OK, officials said.

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Brookhaven police officials detained one suspect they believe is involved. They are questioning him to learn more about his role in the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing

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