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Man shot on U.S. 64 last week has died, Wake County Sheriff’s Office says

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A man shot on U.S. 64 in eastern Wake County on Thursday morning has died, deputies said Sunday.

Derick Godwin, 55, died from the shooting that closed the highway for several hours Thursday. Wake deputies have identified the shooter, and there is “no known threat to the community,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

Deputies did not provide an address for Godwin, but said he lived in Johnston County.

The shooting closed U.S. 64 between Lizard Lick and Rolesville roads. ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner, reported that Godwin had been shot in the head.

Deputies provided no other details Sunday. They have said the shooting was an “isolated incident.”

“We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this shooting,” deputies said.

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