The deceased male located on Dec. 3 near Schmid Land Preserve on Old County Road in Edgecomb has been identified as William Nathaniel Robinson, 34, of Austinville, Virginia. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta has determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Robinson had been recently staying at a home in Edgecomb. There is no known danger to the public at this time. The investigation continues and additional information will be released when it becomes available.