Man Critically Injured in Shooting Near Nationals Park

A man was shot near Nationals Park just after 9 this morning.

The shooting happened on the 1400 block of 1st Street SW about 9:05 a.m., according to a police spokesperson. When police arrived the victim was unconscious.

The man was was critically injured and was hospitalized shortly after the shooting according to a spokesperson for D.C. Fire and EMS.

Shooting in the 1400 blk of 1st St SW No Lookout CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20150614873

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