3 men shot near popular nightclub in northwest Atlanta

ATLANTA - Three men are recovering in the hospital following a shooting outside a popular event space and nightclub in northwest Atlanta, Atlanta police say.  

The shooting reportedly occurred around midnight in the parking lot of The Bank, located on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.

Authorities responded to the scene and found two of the victims, an 18-year-old male and 23-year-old male, in the parking area. Crime scene tape was visible around a pickup truck, marking the location of the incident.

The third victim, a 27-year-old male, turned up at the hospital later on.

Police have not yet made any arrests and do not have a suspect in custody as of this morning. The investigation is ongoing.

Further details about the victims' conditions have not been released.

The Bank Event Center says the incident did not happen on their property and have released the following statement:

The safety and well-being of our patrons remain our highest priority at The Bank Event Center. After conducting an internal investigation, we have determined that the unfortunate incident near our parking lot on October 5th was an isolated incident that did not involve The Bank Event Center or its patrons. 

The Bank Event Center was founded as a space to bring the underserved Westside community together. The owners aimed to create jobs and visibility for an otherwise abandoned neighborhood. From celebrity and political events to community drives, the Bank is changing the Westside. The Bank's motto is "blessing all neighborhood kids."

Since opening almost two years ago, the Bank has become the nucleus of the neighborhood. We have been dedicated to creating and supporting specific annual initiatives that have improved the community’s unity, peace, and fellowship.  Our initiatives include back-to-school supply drives that ensure that every child in need has supplies, clothes, and a proper haircut or style for school. The Bank holds annual holiday drives during Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas to ensure that families in need have food and are provided for during holiday celebrations. Notably, at every community event, The Bank has held health and wellness screenings organized by The B.A.N.K Foundation with the help of our local medical and health professionals. The B.A.N.K is not just an event space with a popular restaurant; The Bank has become the center of the community.

As a venue, we stand against all forms of violence and positively influence the community. We refuse to let the actions of a few disruptors hinder our mission to uplift and empower the neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected, and we are fully committed to cooperating with the Atlanta Police Department during their investigation. 

Our focus remains on fostering unity and continuing our community initiatives. We sincerely appreciate everyone's continued love and support during this time. – The Bank Event Center Mgmt.