A man was taken to the hospital in serious condition after he was shot in the head in southwest Atlanta on Monday morning, police said.

The alleged shooter stayed at the scene in the 1500 block of Langston Avenue and has been detained, Atlanta police spokesman Officer Jarius Daugherty said in a statement.

A preliminary investigation suggests the victim and shooter know each other, Daugherty said.

The victim was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.

The shooting remains under investigation.

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DeKalb County residents in the area say they are getting nowhere with the county when they bring up the issue.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC