Police investigating after man found dead in Pasadena apartment complex

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

The Pasadena Police Department is searching for a suspect after a man was found dead in an apartment building.

The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Friday when a call was placed from a multi-unit apartment complex in the 100 block of North Catalina Avenue about a man who wasn’t breathing.

When paramedics arrived, they were unable to revive the victim.

Authorities say 35-year-old Desmond Terence Mitchell, an Azusa resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Mitchell was physically assaulted before his death.

The case is being investigated as a homicide. No further details or any suspect descriptions have been released.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Pasadena Police at 626-744-4241

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.