LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 4-year-old boy was found dead Saturday night in a nearby pool after Louisville police were joined by nearly 100 neighbors in the search effort.
Louisville Metro Police issued a Golden Alert for missing 4-year-old Aazam Dahir, who was last seen Saturday around 8 p.m. near the 6100 block of Richiewayne Drive.
Police said Dahir was non-verbal and autistic. LMPD used patrol officers, the Missing Persons Unit, K9 teams, the Air Unit, the Drone Unit and additional resources to check the surrounding area.
“What happened next was a powerful reminder of the compassion that lives within this community,” said Aaron Ellis, an LMPD spokesperson.
Nearly 100 neighbors grabbed flashlights and helped police search the area for Dahir.
“Their willingness to come together in a moment of fear and uncertainty speaks volumes about the heart of this neighborhood,” Ellis said. “We are deeply grateful for their support, their urgency, and their humanity.”
Police said Dahir was found shortly before midnight in a nearby pool, where he was later pronounced dead.
“There are no words that can ease the pain of losing a child, and tonight, our entire department grieves with this family,” Ellis said. “Their sorrow is unimaginable, and we hold them close in our thoughts.”
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