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20-year-old man arrested after shooting 55-year-old man during dispute in southwest Atlanta – WSB-TV Channel 2

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting

Shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday, police were called to a shooting on Saint Johns Avenue Southwest.

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Police arrived at the scene and found a 55-year-old man who had been shot.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Police arrested 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 involved in an argument that escalated into a shooting.

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

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