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Man critically injured in shooting near downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — A man was critically injured early Monday in a shooting in the Callahan neighborhood, the Orlando Police Department said.

A person called police shortly after 1 a.m. to report that a man was beaten and needed help at West Jefferson Street, near West Robinson Street and North Parramore Avenue, Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane said.

The man, whose identity hasn't been released, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, Lane said.

"The hospital staff discovered the patient had a gunshot wound," she said.

Watch footage of the scene below:

The shooting remains under investigation.

No other details were given.

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