Columbus County Sheriff’s office investigating Saturday homicide

TABOR CITY, NC (WWAY) – The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office answered a call for a possible assault Saturday only to find a man deceased at the home.

Deputies responded to 366 PD Branch Drive in Tabor City around 9:30 Saturday night. They report that the call they received was in reference to a possible assault.

When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered the victim, Ricky Long, 57, of Fair Bluff, deceased.

An autopsy will be performed Monday to determine the cause of death.  The investigation is being handled as a homicide.

No further details are available at this time.