Missing 5-year-old child in Katy found dead in community pond

UPDATE 09/28/23 8:30 PM

Harris County authorities have called off a search for missing 5-year-old, Los Jones, in Katy.

Authorities located the 5-year-old boy in a pond on Providence Springs Trail. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputies say the child wandered off from a residence in the 5900 block of Longhorn Run Lane just a few blocks away from where he was found. Surveillance video from neighboring homes was used to see that the 5-year-old had gone towards the water. 

It is said the child was at home with his mom and aunt at the time of his disappearance. They believe he climbed out of his window.

Authorities say they will contact Child Protective Services in reference to this case.

We will update this story as more information becomes available. 

Original Story 09/28/23 5:00 PM

Harris County deputies are searching for a missing 5-year-old child boy Los Jones.

According to deputies, the child wandered off from a residence in the 5900 block of Longhorn Run Lane in Katy. 

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No other information has been released at this time, but we will update as it becomes available.