Sioux City, Iowa — A Sioux City man died during an apparent burglary attempt at a business early Wednesday morning.
Upon arrival, officers found 37-year-old Jerrod Schweitzberger, who had been electrocuted while apparently attempting to steal copper wire. A second person at the scene, 39-year-old Denair Byars of Sioux City was charged with third-degree burglary. The initial investigation indicates Schweitzberger was attempting to remove copper wiring from the property when he came into contact with a live electrical source, resulting in his fatal electrocution.
