Authorities seek public assistance following discovery near Midway Cotton Gin
MAXTON, NC — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation after a grim discovery was made Wednesday, April 15 in the Maxton area.
Deputies were dispatched to the vicinity of the Midway Cotton Gin at approximately 2:45 p.m. following reports of an unresponsive individual. Upon arrival, emergency responders located a man sitting on a tractor. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators have officially ruled the death a homicide, though the victim’s identity is currently being withheld pending the notification of next of kin. Crime scene investigators remained on the scene for several hours Wednesday evening collecting evidence.
No information regarding a potential suspect or motive has been released at this time. Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen anything unusual in the area of the cotton gin on Wednesday afternoon to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information is made available by law enforcement.
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