Martin Richard Was Youngest Victim In Boston Bombings

The bombings in Boston on Monday took an unimaginable toll on one of the Dorchester neighborhood's most beloved families – taking the life of 8-year-old Martin Richard and seriously wounding his mother and sister.

Martin died from his injuries. His sister Jane, 7, lost a leg, while their mother Denise had surgery for a brain injury, WHDH reported. A third child, an older son, was reportedly not injured.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Bill Richard said, "My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Boston. My wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. I ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember Martin. We also ask for your patience and for privacy as we work to simultaneously grieve and recover. Thank you."

The family had gathered in Copley Square to watch the iconic race, but Bill, a community leader in the Ashmont section of Dorchester, was not running, WHO has confirmed.

Friends of the Richard family gathered Monday night at Tavolo Restaurant, just down the street from Peabody Square, to grieve, according to the Boston Globe.

"They are beloved by this community," said Ayanna Pressley, a city councilor at large. "They contribute in many ways. That's why you see this outpouring. It's surreal. It's tragic."

A neighbor, Jane Sherman, told WCVB that Martin was a typical 8-year-old who loved to ride his bike and play baseball. "There are no words to describe how they are feeling ... we are feeling," she said.