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11-year-old boy reported missing in Citrus County found safe

Call 911 immediately if you've seen him.
Credit: Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Hunter Johnson

Update: The sheriff's office reports Hunter has been found safe not far from home. The previous story is below.

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HOMOSASSA, Fla. -- Hunter Johnson walked away from home while carrying a flashlight last night and hasn't been heard from since, deputies say.

The 11-year-old boy last was seen around 10 p.m. Saturday at his home on South Slash Pine Avenue, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. He was wearing a blue or green shirt with a start on the front and red shorts.

He might have had a pink jacket, as well.

Johnson is 4-foot-8-inches tall and weighs about 100 pounds. Deputies say he has blonde hair that is shaved on the sides, longer on top, and has green eyes.

Anyone who might know where Johnson might be is asked to call 911.

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