Missing 7-year-old with autism found dead in Deltona, according to officials

Search for missing 7-year-old with autism

Deputies in Volusia County are searching for a missing 7-year-old boy with autism who ran away from his Deltona home.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Deputies in Volusia County found Charlie, the missing 7-year-old boy with autism, dead Tuesday morning after he ran away from his Deltona home Monday.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday morning that Charlie's body was found in a body of water, "We are saddened to report that we have recovered Charlie’s body from the water. This is the tragic outcome we all worked so hard hoping would not come to pass. We appreciate all the shares, the community support and the assistance from all our partner agencies in this effort."

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Deputies had launched an extensive search, enlisting additional resources to help locate him. A reverse 911 alert had been sent to area residents, and Charlie’s photo had been shared with local businesses.