Amber Alert canceled for 4-year-old North Carolina boy

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — An Amber Alert that was issued for a 4-year-old North Carolina boy has been canceled, according to the NC Center for Missing Persons.

According to reports from WTVD, Brandis Tyrone Smith, Jr. was abducted Friday afternoon from his father at gunpoint in Morrisville.

An investigation was launched, and it was revealed that his mother, 29-year-old Deneshia Williams, was behind the alleged abduction.

Williams was also accused of pointing a gun at the child’s father during the abduction, according to WTVD.

Saturday morning, the NC Center for Missing Persons announced that the Amber Alert for Smith had been canceled.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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