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Red Earth Cree Nation boy, 8, killed by school bus

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The suspect in a throat-slashing incident on a Surrey bus on the weekend has been charged with four terrorism-related offences over the incident that left a man with life-threatening injuries. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck. DD

An eight-year-old boy was killed Wednesday at Red Earth Cree Nation after being hit by a school bus.

The child was hit while walking on foot after being let off of the bus by the driver.

Officers and EMS provided first aid at the scene, but the child was declared deceased. The child’s family has been notified.

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The bus driver remained at the scene. No charges have been laid.

Police continue to investigate.

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