A suspect who was vandalizing electrical equipment in Fort Lauderdale had to be hospitalized after he was shocked Sunday evening, officials said.
The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. in the 1100 block of Northeast 15th Avenue.
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WATCH HEREFort Lauderdale Police officials said officers responded after a caller said the suspect was vandalizing the equipment when it started sparking.
Fire rescue crews also responded and brought the suspect to Broward Health Medical Center as a trauma alert.
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The suspect's identity hasn't been released.
The incident remains under investigation.
