Deputies: Missing 4-year-old boy found dead in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Orange County said a 4-year-old boy reported missing Monday morning has been found dead.

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12:50 p.m. update:

Orange County deputies said Amere Baptiste’s body was found in a body of water near his home.

Detectives are still investigating how he got out of his home.

“We are mourning his loss, and know our community joins us in extending our deepest condolences and prayers to his family,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson said.

Original report:

Deputies in Orange County are searching for a missing 4-year-old boy.

Officials said Amere Baptiste was last seen Monday morning near the 12600 block of Victoria Place Circle near Waterford Lakes Parkway and Alafaya Trail.

Deputies said there is “extreme concern” for his well-being due to his age.

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He was last seen wearing a dark blue onesie top, green pants, white socks, and no shoes.

Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911.

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