Sgt.Leanne Butler says the investigation continues. (CBC)

RCMP on P.E.I. say a 52-year-old Little Sands man whose body was found Wednesday outside a home, died of a gunshot wound, but they believe the shooting was accidental and no one else was involved.

RCMP said the body of Dean Allan Fox was found outside of a home and his vehicle was located in a nearby ditch on Route 4.

Sgt. Leanne Butler said the investigation suggests it was an accidental shooting.

"The autopsy was completed yesterday and it revealed that he actually died of a gunshot wound," said Butler. "The investigation at this point suggested that the shooting was accidental and no one else was involved. But we do still remain on the scene and are continuing our investigation."

She said the gunshot wound was in the stomach area.