A Louisiana boy died from his injuries after he was struck by a school bus, New Orleans police said. The 6-year-old was trying to catch the bus just after 8 a.m. Thursday, April 10, when he exited his mother’s car and was hit, according to police and WGNO. He was taken to a hospital where he died, according to police.

Today, our City mourns the heartbreaking loss of 6-year-old Mason Richards, a bright, joyful child whose life was tragically cut short. Mason was a beloved student at KIPP Leadership and deeply cherished by his family, friends, and community.