Sheldon construction site death: Man falls at least 30 feet down shaft
Man dies after falling at least 30 feet down shaft in Sheldon
The sheriff’s office is investigating after a man fell at least 30 feet down a shaft at a construction site near Sheldon. Investigators are trying to determine if he may have been pushed, officials say.
SHELDON, Texas - The sheriff’s office is investigating after a man fell at least 30 feet down a shaft at a construction site near Sheldon.
Investigators are trying to determine if he may have been pushed, officials say.
What we know:
The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. Monday in the 15800 block of Sheldon Ridge Way, near Garrett Road and Sheldon Road, in east Harris County.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, witnesses at the scene reported that there was an altercation between two coworkers.
The sheriff's office says it's unclear right now if one of the men fell or was pushed down a utility shaft that is estimated to be between 30 and 40 feet deep.
Family identified the man who died as Lorenzo Gonzalez.
What's next:
Crime scene investigators and homicide detectives are at the scene.
An autopsy will be conducted to help identify the man's cause and manner of death.
The Source: The information in this article comes from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on X and deputies at the scene.