Missing 7-year-old Orlando boy, Emerson Felix, found dead

Update:

7-year-old Emerson Felix has been found dead, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. 

The child was found in a body of water near his home in Orlando.

Detectives are still looking into the case and how this happened. 

Original story:

A missing child alert has been issued for 7-year-old Emerson Felix.

He was last seen in the area of the 1700 block of Flintshire Street in Orlando.

He was last seen wearing a light-color cream shirt with a black logo, light blue shorts and dark slides.

Anyone with information on Emerson's whereabouts should contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-836-4357.