A devastating turn of events unfolded in a Philadelphia home as a 4-year-old girl accidentally shot herself in the stomach. The incident occurred in the East Mount Airy section of the city, as confirmed by the authorities. The tragic event happened at a residence on the 2400 block of 79th Avenue shortly before 7:15 p.m., according to CBS News Philadelphia.

Upon officers' arrival, it was initially reported by officials that the wounded child was inside the bathroom. However, it was later clarified by police that the shooting took place in a second-story bedroom, when suddenly, the family heard the harrowing sound of a gunshot. She was quickly rushed by family members to Einstein Hospital, arriving with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, as stated by NBC Philadelphia.

The four-year-old, who was reportedly visiting family at the time of the incident, was placed in stable condition. The bullet miraculously passed through her body without hitting any vital organs, and the child is anticipated to make a full recovery. This was part of the details shared by the Philadelphia Police Department's spokesperson, which were obtained through an interview provided to CBS News Philadelphia.

In the course of the investigation, police found a projectile from the bullet lodged in a wall inside the home. While it is believed the semi-automatic handgun involved in the accident belongs to someone living at the house, "How the four-year-old was able to find this weapon and able to possess the weapon, and how the weapon discharged right now, we're not certain," said police spokesperson Inspector Scott Small, as he divulged the details in a statement provided to 6ABC. The family is cooperating with the police, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Amid the shock and concern this incident has raised, Inspector Small took the opportunity to remind Philadelphians of the importance of gun safety. For residents in need of a gun lock to secure their firearms, they are urged to contact police or reach out to the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office. This reminder acts as a plea to prevent future tragedies resembling the near-fatal accident that, by fortune's grace, spared a young life inside a Philadelphia home. The information about the city's resources for gun safety was also reported by CBS News Philadelphia.