Man found dead under fishing pier at Ocean Isle Beach
Published: Sep. 21, 2022 at 9:59 AM EDT
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Ocean Isle Beach Police Department reports that a man was found dead under the fishing pier at Ocean Isle Beach at around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21.
Officials say that a person found the body as they were walking along the beach.
Further investigation has revealed that the man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The family has been notified and is working with the Brunswick County Medical Examiners Office and the Ocean Isle Police Department in their investigation.
“Authorities have obtained good information on the investigation and the public has no reason to be alarmed or worry about their safety,” said OIB PD in a release.
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