A child was killed in a shooting in South Bend on Thursday.

St. Joseph County Metro Homicide is investigating the shooting, which happened shortly before noon in the 600 block of Leland Avenue.

A family member of the victim transported the child to the hospital before officers arrived. The child was pronounced dead a short time later.

The victim’s name and age are being withheld pending notification of the family, and an autopsy has been set for Saturday in Fort Wayne.

The circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests or charges have been announced.