Wilmington Police and Fire departments, along with EMS, responded to a call about a man who was found burned to death on Sunday.
According to Wilmington Police Department Spokeswoman Lucy Crockett, Justin-John Crum, 28, was found dead at about 7 a.m. beside a fire pit at the homeless encampment near 16th and Kidder streets.
A friend reported the incident to police, Crockett said. The friend sustained severe burns to his hands and was taken to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center for treatment, Crockett said.
An autopsy has been scheduled Crocket said, adding that the case is still under investigation.
