35-year-old Azusa man, Desmond Terence Murrell, found dead in Pasadena apartment; police suspect assault, homicide investigation ongoing.

35-year-old Azusa man, Desmond Terence Murrell, was found dead in a Pasadena apartment, with police suspecting assault as the cause of death. Authorities were called to the 100 block of North Catalina Avenue at 10:57 p.m. on Friday, where paramedics attempted unsuccessfully to save the victim. A homicide investigation is underway, with robbery/homicide detectives working to determine the motive.