Man recovering after being shot in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is recovering after being shot in South Philadelphia.

Police say they are investigating this shooting as a possible robbery.

Officers found the man shot in the thigh on the 2000 block of Chestnut Street around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

He then told police he was actually shot near the 1300 block of Mifflin Street, and then walked home.

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He is in stable condition.

So far, there is no word about any arrests.