Courtesy: Daytona Beach Police Department
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Two young children who were reported missing in Daytona Beach Saturday were found dead in a nearby pond, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.
Daytona Beach missing children found dead
What we know:
Police said 5-year-old Elijah and 3-year-old Kashh were found dead in a nearby pond after authorities asked the public for help locating them.
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The children were last seen walking in the area near 1361 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Daytona Beach, according to an earlier police alert from Saturday.
Circumstances behind children's deaths
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released any details about the circumstances surrounding the children's deaths.
DBPD said it will not provide additional statements at this time.
Police investigation underway
What's next:
The Daytona Beach Police Department asked the community to allow investigators time to continue looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police also asked the public to respect the family's privacy as they navigate the loss.
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the Daytona Beach Police Department.