Man Found Dead on Phoenix Rooftop After Electrical Incident

Phoenix firefighters and police responded at about 11 a.m. on November 10 after receiving word that someone was injured atop a building close to the Central Avenue–Thomas Road intersection in Central Phoenix. Fire crews had been dispatched for a possible roof rescue.

Responders found a man dead on the roof. Police said preliminary information indicates the adult man encountered electrical equipment and was electrocuted. The cause of death had not been established in the information initially provided by fire officials.

The man’s identity was not released. No other injuries were reported. Phoenix police detectives are investigating the incident.