Jackson police say elderly man died attempting to steal copper wire from utility pole

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A man died Friday afternoon while attempting to steal copper wire from a utility pole, according to Jackson Police Department investigators.

The incident happened around 4 p.m. on Greenhill Place near Medical Plaza.

Police believe the man climbed the utility pole to steal copper wires when he was electrocuted…

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