SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The suspect accused of opening fire at a nightclub in Sandy Springs overnight, killing one person has been arrested.
Officers responded to the La Dona nightclub on Northwood Drive just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning for a fight with a person shot.
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Investigators say the victim punched a man, identified as Zerrick Wilson in the face inside the club.
Wilson, according to police then went outside and waited in the parking lot for the victim to leave.
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When the victim came outside, Wilson punched him several times and a fight began. Wilson then pulled out a gun and shot the victim several times, including a fatal shot in the chest.
Police identified the victim as Victor Garcia to Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco. Wilson has been charged with murder.
Channel 2 Action News will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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