A 9-year-old Kentucky boy who died in floodwaters while walking to catch his school bus was remembered by his classroom teacher as the “sweetest, kindest boy." The death of Gabriel Andrews stunned residents in the Bluegrass State's capital city.

A 9-year-old Frankfort boy died Friday after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to a school bus stop. Frankfort police received a call around 6:35 a.m. that the boy, Gabriel Andrews, was caught in floodwaters in the Hickory Hill area.