Police: 7 people hurt in targeted shooting

ATLANTA (FOX 5 Atlanta) - Atlanta police are investigating after a shooting early Thursday morning that sent seven people to the hospital.

Officers were called to reports of shots fired in the 600 block of Parkway Drive Northeast around 3 a.m and discovered a large crime scene with multiple victims.

Five men and two women were shot. Of those victims, two are in critical condition and undergoing surgery. The other victims are in stable condition.

The circumstances that led up to the shooting remain under investigation as officers gather evidence at several locations. Police said this group of people was targeted by the shooters, but it is unclear why.

Officers said the shooters took off in a dark colored and silver colored sedan.

At this point, police have not released any description of the suspects they are looking for. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department.