Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout. 

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in rural San Juan, Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra said Sunday. 

At about 1:50 a.m., deputies responded to a call at a farm near Stewart Road and Military Road in rural San Juan regarding a man down. 

Deputies found a man dead on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities later identified the man as Julian Ramirez of Alamo.

Four male witnesses have been taken to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for interviews. They have not been charged.  

The investigation is ongoing. 

At about 1:40am, Deputies responded to a call of a man down located on a farm at the 400 blk of E. Military Hwy in rural San Juan. A deceased adult male was discovered with gunshot wounds. Major Crimes Investigators are currently interviewing witnesses. Investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/X9ISRtn5Tv

— Sheriff Eddie Guerra (@SheriffGuerra) January 23, 2022