Coroner confirms identity of 7-year-old boy found dead

What happened

A 7-year-old boy was found dead inside a home in Jones County, and the Jones County coroner’s office confirmed his identity.

The confirmation establishes the child’s age and that officials identified him after he was found. The child’s name was not included in the information available for this report.

What officials have confirmed

The coroner’s office is the agency confirming the boy’s identity. No additional details about the circumstances of the death are included here.

WGXA reported on the coroner’s confirmation.

What remains to be learned

The child’s name, the location of the home and the circumstances surrounding the death have not been stated in the confirmation. Further information would need to come from the Jones County coroner’s office or another responsible public agency.