Argument turns into overnight shootout in downtown Atlanta

The Atlanta Police Department says a fight early on Sunday morning turned into a shooting and one man was hospitalized.

Police said the shooting incident happened around 1:32 a.m. on Courtland Street.

When officers arrived, they learned the men got into an argument and they shot at each other.

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One of the men was hit multiple times in the chest and taken to Grady Hospital, where police say he is in stable condition.

A man was taken into custody at the scene as well.

Investigators recovered two handguns, both modified with switches.

The investigation remains ongoing and the suspect and victim were not identified.

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