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5-year-old at center of Fort Bend County AMBER Alert found dead in Katy lake
By Mike Akin, Katherine Levens at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
A 5-year-old boy who was the subject of an AMBER Alert in Fort Bend County has been found dead, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators identified the child as Eddie Hall.‘We’re looking for our own kid’: Katy neighbors unite to search for missing 5-year-old Eddie HallDepu...
Key takeaway ‘We’re looking for our own kid’: Katy neighbors unite to search for missing 5-year-old Eddie HallDeputies said Eddie was found in a lake just north of his home near Tamaron Trace and Tamaron Parkway in Katy.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The search for the missing 5-year-old boy in the Katy area has raised concerns among residents in neighboring communities, including Piney Point Village . Given the proximity of Piney Point Village to the Katy area, it is possible that the boy may have wandered into the village or been seen by someone traveling through the area. Residents of Piney Point Village who frequent the parks and outdoor spaces near Tamarron Parkway should be vigilant and report any sightings to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office. The fact that the boy was last seen without shoes suggests he may not have wandered far from his home, but it is still crucial for everyone in the surrounding areas to keep an eye out for him. Anyone with information should call the non-emergency line at 281-341-4665, option 1, to help bring the boy home safely.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 5-year-old boy who was the subject of an AMBER Alert in Fort Bend County has been found dead, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators identified the child as Eddie Hall.‘We’re looking for our own kid’: Katy neighbors unite to search for missing 5-year-old Eddie HallDepu...
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