MIAMI – An 18-year-old man was shot in the buttocks Monday in the middle of a Miami street.

The shooting happened about 5 p.m. across from a Hooters restaurant on Southwest 22nd Street.

Witnesses told police the teenager was crossing the street when he exchanged words with a driver at the intersection.

Police said the driver lowered the window as the victim walked away and shot him once in the buttocks.

The teen was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center in serious but stable condition.

Police said the shooting is not considered a road-rage incident.

It isn't known if the victim and shooter knew each other.

No other details were immediately released.