1 dead after roommate argument escalated to gunfire

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly shooting.

Authorities said officers received reports of a shooting around 3 a.m. Monday on Emerald North Drive in unincorporated DeKalb County.

Officers have confirmed at least one person was shot and killed.

Detectives said the shooting involved two roommates who had “some sort of personal beef” that escalated to one shooting the other.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

The suspect is at police headquarters being questioned.

The investigation remains ongoing.