Repairman electrocuted to death while fixing AC unit at North Texas home, police say

An investigation is underway following the accidental death of a repairman who was electrocuted while working on an air conditioning unit at a home in Tarrant County in late June.

Police responded to a residence in the 2900 block of Lakemont Drive in Flower Mound on Monday, June 24th, around 1:11 p.m. after receiving reports of an unconscious person.

Upon arrival, officers discovered 55-year-old Resendiz Gregorio, who was unresponsive and had a significant burn mark on the inside of his forearm.

According to Flower Mound police, it appeared that Gregorio was performing repairs on the A/C unit when the electrocution occurred.

Officials from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office were summoned to the scene and confirmed the accidental nature of Gregorio’s death based on their examination, which included finding another large burn on his back and signs of lividity.

The police department indicated that the homeowner’s statement aligned with the findings of the medical examiner’s investigation.