Crime & Safety

Man Found Dead Likely Electrocuted

The victim was found inside a Church on South Street.

A man was electrocuted in a storefront church in Long Beach today.

"It appears it was a case of accidental electrocution," Long Beach Police Department Sgt. Aaron Eaton said.

The man was found dead inside the church on the 900 block of South Street around 8:30 p.m., Eaton said.

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A videographer at the scene identified the church as Ministerios Bautista Logos.

The church's website said services are scheduled for Wednesdays between 8-9 p.m.

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The videographer said about 75 people were gathered outside the church around 9 p.m.

-- City News Service

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