NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro police are investigating after two people were shot south of downtown Nashville Wednesday morning.

The shooting happened just after 8 a.m. on Lafayette Street at the JC Napier housing development.

Metro police told News 2 a man was shot in his side and stomach. He was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with critical injuries.

A woman was also shot in her arm. She was also taken to Vanderbilt for treatment.

Police said the man stated he was robbed. Both victims are now in stable condition.

No suspect description was immediately released.