Teen wanted for questioning in Buncombe Co. homicide found

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Gavin Geisler (Buncombe Co. Sheriff's Office)

ASHEVILLE, NC (FOX Carolina) -

A teen wanted for questioning in connection with a Buncombe County homicide was found Monday night, according to deputies.

Lt. Randy Sorrells, of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office, said 17-year-old Gavin Geisler was last seen in the Curtis Creek area of Candler.

The body of a man was found in the yard of a Candler home Monday, but Sorrells did not immediately confirm if Geisler is wanted for questioning in connection with that death.

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