Lt. Shannon Heflin

Authorities found a missing 3-year-old boy dead inside a broken-down van on the property in Pegram, Tennessee. The child was reported missing after an adult noticed his absence Tuesday afternoon. Officials noted that the incident occurred during extreme heat, referencing a National Weather Service heat advisory that warned temperatures could reach 109 degrees.

A 3-year-old boy, reported missing from a home on Navaho Trail in Pegram, Tenn., was found dead inside a broken-down van by his sibling. Authorities noted the incident occurred during extreme heat and issued warnings about high heat index levels. Officials stressed educating the public not to leave children inside vehicles.