DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — An argument at a restaurant and lounge spilled outside into the parking lot and ended with gunfire.

Police say they responded to a call about a person shot around 12:15 a.m. at La Casa Mexican Restaurant and Lounge, located at 3747 Buford Highway.

After an argument, police say two parties grabbed their guns and started firing at one another.

Police located two individuals with gunshot wounds and transported them to a local hospital.

One of the victims who was shot was listed in critical, but is alert, conscious and breathing, officials said. The second victim is believed to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A third victim was not shot but suffered other minor injuries and is expected to be okay.

Brookhaven police officials detained one suspect they believe is involved. They are questioning him to learn more about his role in the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

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