Officers responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a wooded area in the 3800 block of NC Highway 55.
DPD was working to identify the person.
The cause of death has not yet been determined. It's still too early for police to say whether foul play was suspected.
The investigation is ongoing.
Traffic was backed up near I-40 while the investigation was conducted.
No other details were immediately released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.