NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - An adult was airlifted to the hospital after being bitten by a dog in Northwest Miami-Dade.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the area of the 1400 block and Northwest 118th Street just after 12:30 p.m., Thursday.

According to police, the dog attacked its owner. Someone from inside the home shot the dog after the attack but it’s unclear who that was.

The owner is in critical condition.

The dog is alive but injured.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

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