Leland man found dead

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder after a man was found dead in his home.

The body was found yesterday in the home on Red Fox Street in Leland.

Foul play is suspected in the murder of 54-year-old Mark Deegan Johnson, but a cause of death has not been determined.

An autopsy was performed this afternoon in Jacksonville. No word yet on the results. There is a reward of up to $5,000 being offered for any information.

If you know anything, call the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at 910-253-2777.