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http://www.11alive.com/news/crime/toy-gun-leads-to-brookhaven-nightclub-shooting/384510621

A man who reportedly pulled a replica or toy gun on a Brookhaven nightclub employee was shot early Sunday morning after an altercation.

A male, described as Hispanic, became intoxicated and at one point fell to the ground. “Some sort of dispute began as the manager and security guard attempted to help the patron up,†said Maj. Brandon Gurley. “Eventually, the male subject was heard saying that he ‘had something’ for the employees as he exited the business.â€

A short time later, the man was seen walking toward the business holding a pistol in his hand.

“An employee retrieved their own handgun and confronted the patron as he opened the front door warning him not to continue,†Gurley said. “The employee fired several rounds at the armed person, causing the armed person to retreat and leave the scene in a white truck.â€