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Man Dies from Electric Shock in Río Grande

Published Jul 23, 2026, 8:47 AM ASTvia Primera Hora

Why this matters: For residents of Río Grande, the incident highlights the importance of electrical safety in local homes and the swift response of emergency services.

A man died from an electric shock in the Alturas de Río Grande urbanization in Río Grande. The incident occurred at a local residence on Calle 14.

According to preliminary reports, a 9-1-1 emergency call was received at 8:04 AM and when police arrived, they found the person dead. Agent Noel Hernández, assigned to the Río Grande district, referred the investigation to the Cuerpo de Investigaciones Criminales (CIC) in Fajardo and the on-duty prosecutor.

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  • Río Grande

    46,051Census estimate, 2020–20241840Founded60.6 sq mi (157 km²)Area
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