Authorities identify victim in Malden homicide

Authorities have identified the woman found dead in a Malden apartment on Monday.

Colleen Russell, 36, of Malden, was killed in an apparent homicide, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.

Police responded to a well-being check at the Cliffside Commons apartment complex on Broadway around 9 p.m. Russell was found dead upon arrival, authorities said.

The DA’s office said her death “does not appear to be a random incident.’’

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