The redevelopment of Amsterdam Walk from an industrial retail center to a mid-rise mixed-use district sparked controversy that divided the area’s affluent neighborhoods.

Atlanta-based Portman Holdings earlier this month completed Linea, one of South End’s first true high-rise apartment towers.

Atlanta police detained a suspect at a northwest Atlanta apartment building after responding to reports of gunshots on Friday afternoon. At around noon, officers said they were in the area of 1616 ...