NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Police Department has launched an investigation into the death of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez, after a body believed to be his was found Tuesday (Aug. 26) in a New Orleans East lagoon, 12 days after he was reported missing.

Remains believed to be the nonverbal autistic boy’s surfaced in water not far from where his family reported him missing on Aug. 14. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

“This is indeed a profoundly sad day, but a day for some closure,” New Orleans police Supt. Anne Kirkpatrick said. “There are many people grieving, including the family.”

NOPD launches death investigation after body found near home of Bryan Vasquez

According to Kirkpatrick, members of the United Cajun Navy dis

See Full Page