Police detain suspect after fatal shooting at McDonough apartments

A man died following a shooting Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex in McDonough.

City of McDonough police officers responded to The Crest at South Point apartments at approximately 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they located a male victim outside an apartment who had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where medical staff later pronounced him dead.

Investigators determined that a dispute between two individuals escalated into a physical altercation. During the fight, the suspect drew a gun and fired at the victim before fleeing the scene. Officers established a perimeter around the complex to contain the area. They located and took the suspect into custody at approximately 5 p.m. in a wooded area near the apartments.

Police confirmed that no active threat remained to the surrounding community. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victim or the suspect in custody. Officials also have not announced the specific charges the suspect will face or detailed the cause of the initial argument.

The City of McDonough Police Department provided the details of the incident. The investigation remains ongoing as officers gather evidence from the scene.