Philadelphia police say the gun was hidden inside the home but was not secured.
A 5-year-old boy shot himself in the leg after finding a gun on Wednesday morning, Philadelphia police say.Police say the child found the gun inside his home.
It was hidden in a rear bedroom, police say, but was not secured.Police say there were two adults and four children inside the home at the time, including the child who was shot.Copyright © 2023 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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