Rams' Stedman Bailey shot in head in Miami; team says WR in critical condition

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Rams' Stedman Bailey shot in head in Miami; team says WR in critical condition image

Rams receiver Stedman Bailey has been hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after being shot in the head Tuesday night in Miami. 

The Rams, in a statement early Wednesday, said they were aware Bailey was involved in an incident. 

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"We have spoken with Stedman and he is in the hospital in critical, but stable, condition," the team said. "We are gathering facts about the situation and will provide updates as we learn more."

Bailey, who is from the Miami area, suffered a head wound and will undergo surgery Wednesday, according to NFL Media. Bailey, 25, reportedly was shot twice while sitting in a vehicle with three relatives and was in stable condition at a Miami hospital. The driver of the vehicle, a cousin of Bailey's, is in critical condition after he was shot "many times" while shielding two children in the car, according to NFL Media.

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Bailey, who has 12 catches for 182 yards and a touchdown this season, is serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on substance abuse.

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