James Oxendine, a 48-year-old Native American man, was found shot to death near Maxton, North Carolina, on March 10, 2015. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office ruled his death a homicide; initial reports described the circumstances as unclear and later stated he had been shot multiple times.

The investigation resulted in a suspect turning himself in and being charged in connection with Oxendine’s murder; the suspect’s name was not immediately disclosed.

Anyone with information about James Oxendine, his movements near Maxton in March 2015, or the events leading to his death is asked to come forward.