EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – An 11-year-old boy with autism who went missing Sunday evening has been found dead, police said.
Mohamed Mohamed was last seen near his home on Cardiff Lane around 5:45 p.m., according to Eden Prairie police.
Police asked for the public’s help in finding Mohamed and used K-9s, drones and a helicopter to search for him. A body matching Mohamed’s description was found in a pond near his home around 9:30 p.m., police said.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Mohamed’s friends and family at this incredibly difficult time,” Eden Prairie police said. “We would also like to thank everyone who assisted in the search efforts.”
The circumstances of Mohamed’s death are under investigation.
