ALTON - The Alton Police Department is actively investigating a homicide that occurred in the 3400 block of Bolivar just before 6 p.m. Thursday, Officer Emily Hejna, an Alton Police Department spokesperson, said.

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Hejna said it is far too early in the investigation to release any details at this time.

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The initial scanner call came from a person reporting a male subject's throat had been cut in a fight. Police immediately converged to investigate.

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Dan Brannan also contributed to this story.

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