Police investigating electrocution in Northeast Philadelphia

Police are investigating an electrocution on the 700 block of Adams Avenue, found in the subway station with no identity yet.

The Brief

Police are investigating a deadly electrocution in Northeast Philadelphia.

Emergency crews responded to the 700 block of Adams Avenue just after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.

The victim was found in a substation, and their identity has not been released.

An electrocution at a mini power station happened in Northeast Philadelphia late Sunday night leaving one person dead, according to police.

Electrocution investigation

What we know:

Emergency crews were dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Avenue just before 11:15 p.m. The victim was discovered in a substation, and officials have confir

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