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Victim identified in overnight Georgetown shooting, police report

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UPDATE: According to Georgetown Police, Michael Watson has died from a gunshot wound following an overnight shooting in the 300 block of East Washington Street.

26-year-old Diamond Miller was arrested and charged with one count of first degree murder, authorities report. Miller is booked in the Scott County Detention Center.

The motive of the shooting remains under investigation and authorities are unaware if Watson and Miller had any prior relations.

"We want the community to know that we are committed to covering the full truth," the department said on social media.

ORIGINAL STORY:

The Georgetown Police Department reports that one person is dead, and a suspect has been taken into custody after a shooting that happened late Thursday night.

Police say that a man was pronounced dead from an "apparent gunshot wound," and they are investigating the shooting as a homicide.

According to police, roadways near Washington Street and Scroggins Park reopened early Friday morning.

No other information has been released.