Police were called to the 4200 block of Passmore Street for reports of a person screaming around 9:15 a.m. Monday.
When officers arrived, they found the 68-year-old victim unconscious on the floor.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
Police say they have made an arrest, but have not provided any more details about what led up to the crime.
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