Alton, IL (KTRS)  The Major Case Squad has been activated to investigate a murder in the metro-east.

Investigators say a man’s body was found was found lying in the roadway in the 900 block of Union Street at just after 4 a.m. Sunday. The victim who has been identified as  as 34-year-old Derrance Taylor.

Investigators haven’t released information on a possible motive

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Major Case Squad at the Alton Police Department at 618-463-3505 Ext: 645 St. Louis Regional Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).