One dead after electrocution at abandoned building in Detroit

Name: One dead after electrocution at abandoned building in Detroit
Uploaded: 2026-03-11T21:36:37Z
Description: One person is dead after an apparent electrocution near the Lodge Freeway in Detroit Wednesday afternoon. Police said the death was tied to alleged utility theft when someone was trying to steal copper wire. Another person was hospitalized and is expected to be okay.

One person is dead after an apparent electrocution near the Lodge Freeway in Detroit Wednesday afternoon. Police said the death was tied to alleged utility theft when someone was trying to steal copper wire. Another person was hospitalized and is expected to be okay.

Posted March 11, 2026 5:36pm EDT