Geary County deputies found missing 4-year-old, later pronounced dead

Geary County deputies found a missing 4-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon after a search that began Friday night, and he was later pronounced dead. The child, who was nonverbal and had autism, had been reported missing in Geary County on Friday, June 5, 2026.

The sheriff’s office said searchers included numerous law enforcement agencies, first responders and community volunteers. Deputies responded Friday to a report of a missing juvenile, and the office issued an alert before 10 p.m. Friday saying the child was missing.

Geary County search effort

Search efforts continued through Friday evening and into Saturday, June 6, 2026. The child was located during the early afternoon hours on Saturday and transported to Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus.

After 1 p.m. Saturday, the sheriff’s office said the boy had been located but would not comment on his condition. It later said the child was pronounced dead.

Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus

The sheriff’s office said no additional information would be released at that time, citing respect for the family and the ongoing investigation. The child’s death closed a search that had drawn in multiple agencies and volunteers across Geary County.

The case remained under investigation after the boy was found, and the sheriff’s office said the family would not get further details from the office at that time.