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Coroner identifies victim, police conduct homicide investigation after body found in ditch in Longs

An Horry County coroner has identified a victim after a body was found in a ditch in Longs on Wednesday.

Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler identified the victim as Rockeiem Young, 22, and said Young died from a gunshot. Young was staying in the Tabor City, North Carolina area. 

According to Captain John Harrelson, with the Horry County Police Department, officers responded to a body found in a ditch on Circle Bay Road in Longs on Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.

Harrelson said more information will be released when available.

WBTW News13 will provide updates as we receive them.