Men suffer electric shock in alleged DeKalb County break-in
A firetruck outside an abandoned office building in DeKalb County. Officials say two men were electrocuted inside.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Two men were shocked after breaking into an abandoned office building, according to the DeKalb County Fire Department.
What we know:
The break-in happened Monday in the 3300 block of Northeast Expressway, near the exit for Interstate 85 and Chamblee Tucker Road.
The men were shocked while inside the building’s electrical room.
One of the men was seriously injured, while the other suffered less serious injuries.
A FOX 5 crew on the scene saw an upstairs window with glass broken, but it's unclear when or how that happened.
What's next:
FOX 5 has reached out to DeKalb County officials for more information but has not heard back.
The Source: Information in this article came from FOX 5 speaking with the DeKalb County Fire Department.