ATLANTA, Ga. — A late-night argument inside a **Burger King on Moreland Avenue** erupted into gunfire Friday, leaving one woman hospitalized and a community shaken. Police say the shooting happened shortly before midnight at the fast-food restaurant in **southeast Atlanta**, where an altercation between two women quickly turned deadly serious.
When officers arrived, they found the **front door glass shattered**, employees visibly distraught, and the scene already secured by responding units. Witnesses told investigators that the two women began **arguing inside the dining area**, their voices escalating until one of them **pulled out a handgun and fired**, striking the other before calmly walking out of the building.
Emergency medical personnel rushed the wounded woman to a nearby hospital, where she underwent emergency treatment. As of early Saturday, her **condition remained undisclosed**. Police have confirmed that the suspect and victim **knew each other**, suggesting the shooting stemmed from a **personal dispute** rather than a random act of violence. However, the exact cause of the confrontation has not yet been determined.
Detectives spent hours reviewing **surveillance footage** and interviewing employees and customers who witnessed the terrifying scene. “It happened so fast,” one employee reportedly told investigators, describing panic as diners ducked for cover. The restaurant closed for the night as crime scene technicians collected shell casings and processed evidence.
As of Saturday morning, **no arrests had been made**, though police say they have identified a person of interest. The Atlanta Police Department’s **Aggravated Assault Unit** continues to investigate and urges anyone with information or video footage from the area to come forward.The shooting adds to growing concerns about **violence in public spaces**, with residents calling for increased security and stronger conflict intervention programs to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
