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Investigation Underway into Electrocution Death of Man in Edinburg

· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)

The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office reported the death of Efrén Morones, who was electrocuted on Friday, April 30, around 10:25 a.m. on the 1600 block of Indigo Street. Preliminary investigations revealed that Morones was digging holes for maintenance work when he was found unconscious by the homeowner. Authorities determined that he likely suffered electrocution. Emergency services confirmed the cause of death as electrocution. A local electrical company is assisting in identifying the source of the electrical hazard that led to the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office at 956-383-8114 or the Crime Stoppers line at 956-668-TIPS (8477).

AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)

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