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Man electrocuted during alleged copper theft in Jackson: police

By Tommy West Dec 8, 2025 | 2:21 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police said a man was electrocuted while trying to steal copper wiring. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Greenhill Drive around 4:30 p.m. on December 5, 2025. According to investigators, the unidentified victim had attempted to climb a utility pole with the possible intention of taking copper wiring. […]