5-year-old girl shot on porch of West Philadelphia home

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A young child was shot on Monday while on the porch of a West Philadelphia home.

It happened around 4:19 p.m. on the 5900 block of Pine Street.

According to police, a 5-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. She was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she is listed as stable.

Action News has learned that at least one shooter in a group opened fire on the home from across the street. The girl was on the porch with her family when she was shot.

Four shell casings were found on the sidewalk.

Police say the group of three or four people was dressed in all black. A doorbell video that possibly captured those involved is now under investigation by police.

Earlier Monday, in an unrelated incident, police say a 2-year-old child shot himself in the stomach after getting hold of a gun. It happened on the 5200 block of Delancey Street in West Philadelphia. Police have not said if anyone was facing charges.

Police say the 2-year-old underwent surgery and is recovering at the hospital.

West Philadelphia residents are worried about the violence.

"As a father, it's crazy because they're kids. They have nothing to do with what's going on out here in these streets," said Dominic Gaskin, who lives in the neighborhood.

"I used to sit outside. I used to have chairs out there. Now, no. You just don't know what's going to happen," another resident said.

Anyone with information on either case is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.