Boy missing from east Las Vegas home found dead in pool
An 8-year-old boy reported missing Saturday evening was later found dead in a swimming pool, Las Vegas police said.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Abuse Neglect Section is investigating, according to a news release.
Earlier Saturday evening, police had asked for help finding Jacob Davis, who has autism and who had walked away from his home about 5:15 p.m. in the area of East Russell Road and Mountain Vista Drive.
The release listed the boy’s birthdate as June 22, 2011, an indication that Saturday marked his eighth birthday.
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