Atlanta police investigate along Hank Aaron Drive SE on Wednesday night following a shooting and reports of a possible barricaded suspect inside a property. (Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are responding to a possible barricaded suspect situation after an argument turned into a shooting in southeast Atlanta.
What we know:
Atlanta police officers were flagged down for a person shot near Hank Aaron Dr SE and Vanira Ave SE around 6:12 p.m.
Officers then found a man who had been shot. According to the department, he was awake and breathing when he was taken to the hospital.
Authorities said the shooting stemmed from an argument between people who knew each other.
A witness told police that the suspect may have run inside the house right after the shooting. When officers tried to make contact with anyone inside and got no answer, they surrounded the home and called in tactical officers to assist.
Authorities said the investigation is active and ongoing.
Drivers and neighbors should avoid the area around Hank Aaron Drive SE while officers secure the scene.
What we don't know:
Police have not released the names of the victim or the suspect.
Investigators have not confirmed whether anyone is actually inside the home or if an arrest has been made.
The Source: Information in this report came from the Atlanta Police Department.