EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. -- A one-year-old girl is recovering after a dog attack on Monday.

The dog was reportedly the family’s dog.

Detective Whitaker shot and killed the dog.

The girl was eventually transported to the hospital.

Members of the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office were called to 12039 NC-43 North in Rocky Mount after reports of the attack.

The 6-year-old pit bull mix was reportedly the family’s dog. The mother of the child was trying to stab the dog to get it off the girl.

Eventually, Detective Whitaker, who observed the dog slinging the child around in its mouth, shot and killed the animal.

Edgecombe County Rescue Squad and deputies on scene performed emergency first aid on the child to try to stabilize her as she was clinging to life.

The girl was eventually transported to the hospital and then flown to Vidant Pitt for treatment. Authorities say the child remains in serious condition.

The sheriff says he is not aware, at this point, whether there have been calls to the home about an aggressive dog in the past.

The names of the family have not been released at this time. No charges are expected in this matter.