Denver man arrested in death of roommate

DENVER — Denver police announced Sunday that officers have arrested a man in connection with the death of his roommate.

Dakotah Lulei, 28, was arrested Saturday on charges of second-degree murder and second-degree assault. The prosecutor's office will make the final decision on charges.

According to the Denver Police Department, the male victim was pronounced dead at a home at 5225 N. Vasquez Boulevard on Friday evening after police were called to the address for a medical emergency and possible drug overdose.

The next day, during an autopsy, the medical examiner found evidence that the man had suffered injuries, including internal injuries, consistent with severe trauma, a department news release said.

Police said the circumstances surrounding the murder were still under investigation.

The victim's identity and official cause and manner of death will be announced at a later date.