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Three arrested for murder of man found dead in ditch in Robeson County neighborhood

A man was found dead Tuesday in a ditch between two homes.

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Two men, juvenile arrested for murder of Red Springs man
MAXTON, N.C. — A man identified as Joshua Hunt was found dead Tuesday in a ditch between two homes. An investigation into the death of the 28-year-old Red Springs man has led to the arrest of two men and a juvenile.

Robeson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 1100 block of Old Red Springs Road in Maxton around 11:25 p.m, where Hunt was pronounced dead at the scene.

Nakia Gage Locklear, 18, Shawn Tobin Locklear Jr., 19, and a 16 year old were arrested Friday and charged with first-degree murder.

“These senseless acts of violence continue in and around Robeson County,” Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said. “There is no way to predict when a crime such as this will occur, but when someone commits murder, those responsible for it must be held accountable. A few witnesses cooperated and detectives did a great job in collecting evidence to bring forth charges against these young men. Law Enforcement has done its part, and the case is now in the hands of the judicial system.”

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

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