Missing 9-Year-Old Found in Baltimore After 6 Months

Tristan King was discovered less than 2 miles from where he first went missing in 2025.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:35pm

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A 9-year-old boy who was missing for nearly six months was found by Baltimore Police on Friday following a multi-agency investigation, according to Mayor Brandon Scott. Tristan King was taken to a hospital for medical and psychological evaluations after being discovered in the Curtis Bay area of the city.

Why it matters

The discovery of Tristan King brings relief to the Maryland community after months of fear and uncertainty over his disappearance. The case has also raised questions about the handling of missing children cases by state agencies.

The details

King was found at a home in the Curtis Bay area after a tip was submitted to the police department's Missing Persons Unit. The Maryland Department of Human Services had originally lost track of King, according to reports. Potential charges are pending for individuals who may have helped conceal King or obstruct law enforcement.

  • Tristan King went missing on September 24, 2025.
  • King was found by Baltimore Police on March 13, 2026.

The players

Tristan King

A 9-year-old boy who was missing for nearly six months before being found by Baltimore Police.

Brandon Scott

The mayor of Baltimore, who announced that Tristan King had been found.

Wes Moore

The governor of Maryland, who expressed relief that Tristan King had been found and said the state would work to ensure no child falls through the cracks like this again.

Maryland Department of Human Services

The state agency that originally lost track of Tristan King, according to reports.

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What they’re saying

“Today, Maryland breathes a prayer of relief that Tristan King has been found after months of fear, heartbreak, and uncertainty.”

— Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland (cbsnews.com)

“We owe Tristan action, not excuses, and we will keep working to make sure no child falls through the cracks like this again.”

— Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The investigation is active and ongoing, and potential charges are pending for individuals who may have helped conceal Tristan King or obstruct law enforcement.

The takeaway

The discovery of Tristan King after six months of being missing highlights the importance of thorough and coordinated efforts by law enforcement and state agencies to address cases of missing children. This case has raised concerns about the handling of such cases and the need for improved protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.