Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a four-year-old girl was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound in her stomach, officials said.
Officers arrived at a home on the 2400 block of 79th Avenue in the East Mount Airy section of the city just after 7 p.m., police said.
When they arrived, they were told that the girl was inside the bathroom, according to officials.
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According to the preliminary investigation, officials say that the girl got ahold of the gun and was handling it when it discharged, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
The girl was with her mother visiting family in a second-floor apartment, Small explained. At least three other adults were inside the home when the incident happened.
The girl was taken to a nearby hospital where she is listed in stable condition, police said.
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Skyforce10 was over the scene just before 8 p.m. Several police cars could be seen parked along 79th Avenue.
The firearm involved in the shooting incident has not been located yet, officials said. No arrests have been made.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
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