KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – A 5-year-old autistic child was found deceased a short time after being reported missing by his family, according to Kaufman County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Fred Klingelberger.
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The child was reported missing at approximately 4:30 p.m. and found about an hour later in a neighbor's pond. The family reported the boy ran from the home. The incident occurred in the 13000 block of Val Verde Loop in Able Springs which is located south of Farm-to-Market (FM) 2728 in northeastern Kaufman County.
Investigators were still at the scene at approximately 7:40 p.m. with an East Texas Medical Center ambulance. The Able Springs Volunteer Fire Department and Kaufman County Sheriff's Office assisted in the search of the young boy.
At this time, Kaufman County officials are not releasing a cause of death which is still under investigation.
Investigators were still at the scene at approximately 7:40 p.m. with an East Texas Medical Center ambulance. The Able Springs Volunteer Fire Department and Kaufman County Sheriff's Office assisted in the search of the young boy.
At this time, Kaufman County officials are not releasing a cause of death which is still under investigation.