A child out of Hart County who was reported missing early Tuesday morning has been found deceased.
According to Kentucky State Police, five-year-old Silas Chearer of Cub Run was last seen walking away from his home at roughly 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Chearer was described as autistic and it was thought he could be in danger.
He would be located deceased a short time later, with the details on what happened not immediately available.
KSP says they grieve with the family, and anyone with information as is asked call 270-782-2010.