3 people shot on Verdant Drive in SW Atlanta

ATLANTA - Three men were hospitalized after a shooting inside a southwest Atlanta apartment complex Friday afternoon, police said.

What we know:

Officers were called around 1:15 p.m. to the Village on the Green apartments located in the 2900 block of Continental Colony Drive. According to Capt. Germain Dearlove of the Atlanta Police Department, investigators learned that three adult men had already checked themselves into a hospital with gunshot wounds.

Dearlove said all victims are expected to survive. 

No bystanders were injured, according to police.

What they're saying:

Detectives believe the gunfire erupted during a confrontation between two groups and may have been narcotics related. "It seems as though [the incident] centered from one apartment," Dearlove said. "As of now, the only involved parties are, we believe, to be the ones that were shot."

What we don't know:

Police said they are working to identify everyone connected to the case. "It’s a very serious offense. Someone could have been hurt, so we need to identify all involved," Dearlove said.

Police have not said what led to the gunfire, how many people were involved, or whether any suspects are in custody. Investigators also have not released the identities of the three men who were shot.

 Investigators remained at the scene Friday gathering evidence.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.