Two injured by stray bullets on July 4th in Miami.

Two people were injured by stray bullets during the Independence Day celebrations in South Florida this July 4th.

The incidents, in which a woman and a teenager were victims, occurred while fireworks shows were taking place in northwest Miami and in Homestead, Telemundo 51 reported.

A 13-year-old teenager was injured by a stray bullet around 11:18 p.m. in an area in the northwest of Miami, near the 1400 block on NW 72nd Street. The minor was taken to the hospital in stable condition, as reported by the Miami-Dade police.

The other case is that of a woman who was admitted to the Homestead hospital at around 10:00 p.m. with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

The victim was hit by the projectile while watching the fireworks in the area of NW 9th Avenue and NW 4th Street.

The preliminary investigation indicates that she was injured by a stray bullet. So far, there is no information available about the person responsible for the shot, the media outlet reported.

Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim was transported by air to Jackson South Hospital and remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The Homestead Police Department has urged the public to follow safety guidelines during celebrations involving fireworks or other activities with gunfire.

"Remember that celebratory gunshots are illegal and dangerous. Bullets fired into the air can come back to the ground at high speeds and pose a serious risk to public safety," the police reminded.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Homestead Police Department at 305-247-1535.

According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), bullets fired into the air can ascend up to two miles before descending at a rate of between 300 and 700 feet per second, a speed more than enough to kill someone. The worst part is that it is unknown where they will fall.