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Police: One man fatally shot, suspect arrested in Waco

On Wednesday, the Waco Police Department said it has arrested a suspect in connection to an overnight shooting.
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UPDATED 10/16:
Waco Police identified the person killed as 24-year-old Tyrese Johnson.

The investigation is ongoing and no other details are available.

ORIGINAL 10/15:
On Wednesday, the Waco Police Department said it had arrested a suspect in connection to an overnight shooting.

According to police, the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. in the area of 2400 South 21st Street. When officials arrived on scene, they found a 24-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was confirmed dead.

Police said they have arrested 24-year-old Joshua Chappell on a manslaughter charge.

The investigation is still ongoing but there is no threat to the public at this time.