Deputies are investigating a death Wednesday after a body was found along a ditch bank Tuesday night between two homes in Robeson County.

The Robeson County Sheriff's Office said they responded around 11:25 p.m. to the 1100 block of Old Red Springs Road in Maxton.

Joshua R. Hunt, 28, of Red Springs was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, officials said.

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The case is being investigated by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Criminal Investigations Divisions. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3170 or 910-671-3100.