Student, 6, dies after large video display falls at Florida school, district says

A six-year-old student died Wednesday after a large video display board fell on the child at an elementary school in Florida, according to the school district.

What we know:

Brevard County Public Schools explained that the object fell and the student was seriously injured shortly after noon at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, about 75 miles southeast of Orlando. School staff immediately began providing aid while first responders were on the way.

First responders continued lifesaving efforts after arriving at the school. The child was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center, where the student died.

What they're saying:

"On the surface, this appears to be a tragic accident," said Deputy Chief Nick Szczepanski of the Palm Bay Police Department. "However, our investigators from the Special Victims Unit, Major Case Unit, and our crime scene personnel are actively investigating."

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to everybody involved with this tragic accident," Szczepanski added.

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Brevard superintendent addresses student's death

Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell described the student's death as an "incredibly difficult day" for Riviera Elementary School and the district.

"We lost a life today, a precious young life," Rendell said. "And there are no words to describe that loss."

Rendell said he met with the child's family shortly after the incident.

"As parents, you never want to face this tragic situation," he said.

Rendell also thanked Palm Bay police, first responders and staff at Holmes Regional Medical Center for their efforts to save the child.

"All kinds of adults [were] doing everything they could to save this child's life," Rendell said.

Support planned for students and staff

Rendell said the district's immediate focus is providing support to the students, teachers, staff and family members affected by the child's death.

"There are going to be more difficult days moving forward," Rendell said.

What we don't know:

Officials have not shared the specific circumstances of how the video display board fell or how the child was hurt. Officials said they would not be releasing additional information about the student, citing the family's privacy and the pending investigation.