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5-year-old accidentally shoots himself in Philadelphia's Kensington section: police

5-year-old accidentally shot himself inside Kensington home: Philadelphia police
5-year-old accidentally shot himself inside Kensington home: Philadelphia police 00:16

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 5-year-old boy accidentally shot himself twice in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Sunday, police said. 

The incident happened on the 3500 block of Joyce Street at around 5:15 p.m.

The 5-year-old was placed in stable condition at St. Christopher's Hospital after arriving in a private vehicle with his mother, police said. 

No arrests have been made. 

The shooting is under investigation. 

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