NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man has been hospitalized after being hit by a stray bullet in Northwest Miami-Dade.

Miami-Dade Police said they received an alert about a shooting outside a home in the area of Northwest 42nd Street and 21st Avenue Thursday night.

Responding officers located a victim who was struck in the head.

He was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.

7News cameras captured investigators focusing their attention on a white pickup truck with the driver’s side door open.

Police continue to investigate but believe the victim was not the target in the shooting.

If you have any information on this shooting, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.

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