Police were called after the victim was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Officers responded to the Henry on the Park apartment complex and found the suspected shooter, a 23-year-old male, outside still holding the gun.
Police say there were multiple witnesses to the altercation, who are being interviewed.
Investigators believe the deadly shooting was a domestic dispute.
The identity of the victim and man in custody has not yet been released.
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