14-year-old boy shocked, caught fire after climbing electric pole in east El Paso

By Edwin Delgado

April 20, 2023 10:56 PM

Published April 20, 2023 8:39 PM

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - A 14-year-old suffered serious injuries after being shocked at an east El Paso park Thursday night, according to authorities.

According to fire officials, the boy got shocked and suffered severe burns after trying to climb a pole at the Dick Shinaut Park.

A fire department spokesman said it happened at around 7:50 p.m.

This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more.

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