Amber Alert: 5-year-old Edward Hall found dead near his Katy home
KATY, Texas - In a tragic update, the little boy who was reported missing in Katy as part of an Amber Alert on Sunday afternoon has been found dead.
Katy Amber Alert: Edward Hall
What we know:
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said 5-year-old Edward Hall's body was found by Texas EquuSearch Search & Recovery around 1:43 a.m. on Monday in a lake near his home.
His family has been notified, officials say.
There have been no signs of foul play, according to the sheriff's office. The investigation remains ongoing.
Hall had been reported missing on Sunday afternoon from Ryans Rock Court, near Tamarron Trace and Tamarron Parkway.
(Photo courtesy of the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office)
What we don't know:
Authorities have not reported a cause of death.
What they're saying:
Texas EquuSearch stated this:
"It is with the greatest sadness that we announce that little Eddie Hall has been located. Our deepest condolences go out to the family during this tragic time.
A special thanks to the EquuSearch members, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and the first responders who remained on scene all day and assisted with the search."
The Source: Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office and Texas DPS