Tanner Hoang, a missing Texas student has been found dead after a long week’s search for him. The news of his death was confirmed by the police.

The cause of his death is unknown.

Tanner was reportedly found dead near the Pennybacker Bridge not far from where his car was found. While CSPD said that Hoang was found dead in Austin, officials are yet to confirm where or when he was found.

Hoang was last seen outside an apartment off campus on December 16 around 8 am before he went missing.

Tanner’s family in a statement said they “want everyone to know how much they have appreciated everyone’s help. They feel God’s love for them through the overwhelming outpouring of support. They know Tanner was loved by so many”.