NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews took a 17-year-old male to the hospital after, police said, he was injured in a drive-by shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade, Monday night.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the victim was with a group in front of a house along the 3000 block of Northwest 45th Street when he was shot in the backside, at around 8:40 p.m.
Paramedics transported the victim to Ryder Trauma Center before he was taken into the emergency room. Officials said he has since been discharged from the hospital and is expected to be OK.
Family members identified the teen as 17-year-old Andre Billingsley. They said he was with a group of friends when they saw a car pass the house twice. Shortly after, the vehicle stopped in front of the home, and someone inside rolled down a window and opened fire.
On Tuesday morning, Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho took to Twitter to shine a light on the recent string of shootings.
A 17-year-old rushed to a trauma center after bullets pierce his body. This is the 4th reported young victim of a shooting so far this summer break. We must not normalize this kind of violence by letting our outrage subside! #SeeSomethingSaySomething
— Alberto M. Carvalho (@LAUSDSup) June 26, 2018
Relatives told 7News Billingsley was alert and talking when he was taken to the hospital.
7News cameras captured family members inside the hospital speaking with Miami-Dade Police officers.
Family members said they have been concerned that crime would increase in their neighborhood ever since summer break began.
Police are looking for a blue Hyundai Elantra last seen heading eastbound on Northwest 45th Street.
If you have any information on this drive-by 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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