Investigation underway after child shot and killed in Compton, authorities say

COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- An investigation is underway after a child was killed in a shooting in Compton.

The incident happened just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Haskins Avenue, near Visalia Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities confirmed the young victim was under the age of 13.

A family friend told Eyewitness News the little boy was 9 years old and was staying with his father for the weekend. That person said the shooting happened at the child's grandfather's house.

Investigators have not released any other details or said if anybody is in custody.

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