Rose Bowl Shooting Victim Identified

The body of a Black male shooting victim discovered by a city maintenance worker near the Rose Bowl at 5:20 a.m. Monday morning has been identified by the Coroner’s office as Victor F. Cass, 56, of Duarte.

Police say that a citizen had reported hearing gun shots in the area of 1000 Armada Street shortly before 4:00 a.m. Monday morning, but responding officers were unable to locate the victim in the darkness.

The Pasadena Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in this investigation, since the Rose Bowl area is popular and used by so many people and families for recreational activity.

Officers say that someone may have heard the gun fire, or observed a vehicle or person(s) leaving the  area in Monday’s early morning hours and not realized their observations might help solve this crime.

“Police detectives are diligently investigating the death of Mr. Cass. This type of incident is very tragic, but also very uncommon. Hundreds of adults and youth enjoy the wonderful facilities around the Rose Bowl every day. They can be assured the area is safe and well patrolled.” said Chief of Police Phillip L. Sanchez.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.