Missing 4-year-old Florida boy found dead
Deputies say they located Amere Baptiste deceased in a body of water near where he disappeared from on Monday. Image is courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
ORLANDO, Fla. - A 4-year-old Orlando boy who was at the heart of a statewide missing child alert on Monday has been found dead.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Amere Baptiste was located deceased in a body of water near his home where he was reported missing Monday morning.
Detectives are investigating how the tragedy occurred.
In a social media post, the sheriff’s office stated, "We are mourning his loss, and know our community joins us in extending our deepest condolences and prayers to his family."
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