January 20th 2024.
A teenage boy with a disability has recently disappeared in DeKalb County, Atlanta, Georgia. His name is Shawn Ward and he is 17 years old. Due to his non-verbal condition, he requires medication regularly and is considered a top priority for the authorities in the area.
According to a report from Fox 5 Atlanta, the DeKalb police have revealed that Ward was last seen on January 18 at 9 p.m. near the 1000 block of North Hairston Road in Decatur. His family has described him as being around 5 feet tall and weighing 134 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with the words "Billion Status" written on the front, gray sweatpants, and gold Nike sneakers without laces.
Ward has been diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes a protein deficiency in children. Despite being 17 years old, his IQ is equivalent to that of a 7 to 9-year-old child. He needs to take medication multiple times a day to manage his condition.
The DeKalb Police Department has shared important information on their Facebook page and has requested assistance in locating the missing teen. They have stated, "Help us find Shawn Ward, 17, who was last seen on January 18 at his home near 1000 N. Hairston Rd in Stone Mountain. He is 5ft tall, 134 Ibs, with brown eyes and black hair. He was wearing a black sweatshirt with the words 'Billionaire Status' on the front, gray sweatpants, and Nike sneakers without laces. If you spot him, please call 911 or SVU at 770-724-7710. #WeAreDKPD."
Fragile X Syndrome, also known as FXS, is a disorder that affects both boys and girls. However, it tends to be more severe in boys. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that symptoms of FXS include developmental delays, learning disabilities, and social and behavioral issues such as difficulty sitting, walking, or talking at the same level as other children of the same age.
In a related story, a family in New York is pleading for help from the public to locate their 26-year-old son who has gone missing. It is a heartbreaking situation that highlights the importance of finding missing individuals as soon as possible. Let's all keep an eye out for Shawn Ward and help bring him back home to his family. The post about his disappearance was first seen on the Black Enterprise website.
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