3-year-old boy shot inside West Philadelphia home: police

3-year-old boy shot in West Philadelphia

An investigation is underway after police say a toddler was shot in West Philadelphia on New Year's Day.

PHILADELPHIA - A young boy is recovering after a shooting incident inside his home in West Philadelphia. 

What we know:

Police were called to the 900 block of North 42nd Street just before 5:00 p.m. after reports of a shooting. 

The incident occurred in a back bedroom where the boy lives with his father and his father's girlfriend. 

The child's father took him to the hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. 

Investigators believe the shooting was accidental, but they are unsure of the exact circumstances. 

They have not determined who was holding the gun when it fired. 

What they're saying:

"We are outraged at the thought of a 3-year-old being the victim of gun violence in Philadelphia. Our prosecutors and detectives at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office are working collaboratively with investigators at the Philadelphia Police Department to ensure both of these senseless gun-related crimes and cases are prosecuted with vigor and determination in pursuit of justice for each of the victims," said District Attorney Larry Krasner. "Victim advocates and community engagement liaisons from the District Attorney's Office have begun making outreach to the families and communities impacted by these horrific crimes to offer the necessary and critical services available to support those impacted on their journey of healing."