By Associated Press - Monday, May 7, 2018

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) - Officials are investigating after the discovery of a man’s body on a North Carolina walking path.

Police tell WRAL-TV they responded to a report of a shooting at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Moore County.

Officers say a passerby found the body of a 22-year-old man on a walking path.

Southern Pines Police Chief Bob Temme says that detectives are investigating the case as a homicide, and an autopsy is planned.

Authorities haven’t released any other details including the man’s name or any possible suspects or motives.

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Information from: WRAL-TV, http://www.wral.com

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