NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after, police said, a bullet grazed her in the head in Northwest Miami-Dade, Friday night.

Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue responded to the scene in the area of Northwest 24th Avenue and 51st Street in the Brownsville neighborhood, at around 9 p.m.

Officials said paramedics took the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital as a precaution.

Police shut down two blocks as K-9 units investigated. 7News cameras captured at least 10 shell casing markers on the street.

Investigators have not given details about a subject or what led up to the incident.

If you have any information on this crime, 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.

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

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