UPDATE 11:50 p.m. 2/3/2015: NBC Washington reports that the man has died.

EARLIER: WASHINGTON — A man was hospitalized Tuesday after being shot along East Capitol Street in the District. He’s in critical condition.

The Metropolitan Police Departments says the man was shot around 4:15 p.m. about a mile west of the Benning Road metro station.

He was unconscious when taken to the hospital.

Detectives are investigating.