Man Is Electrocuted In Atlantic City. NJ: Worker Is Seriously Injured

The Atlantic City Police Department has confirmed that a worker was electrocuted and seriously injured this past Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 8:23 a.m., in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Area Of Annapolis & Ventnor Avenue

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An unconscious male was found lying on the ground by Atlantic City Police Officers Thomas Gilardi and Jorge Cruz.

Preliminary Investigation

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Has concluded that the man had been working on a building, when his ladder came in direct contact with electrical wires.

Atlantic City Police Officer Gilardi

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Officer Gilardi was able to initially detect a pulse in the male victim, however, a short while later, he was unable to detect a pulse. Officer Gilardi then promptly performed life-saving CPR until paramedics arrived to takeover medical care.

Male Victim Was Airlifted

To Temple University for more medical treatment. The Atlantic City Police Department is not releasing the current condition of the victim at this time.

This Is A Developing Story

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Jim Sarkos, Atlantic City Chief of Police photo.

I will update this upon receipt of additional information.

SOURCE: Chelsea Moore, Public Safety Analyst & Information Officer.