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Man's Fall Into Septic Well Ruled Homicide
17 Jul
Summary
- A 47-year-old man died from multiple blunt force injuries.
- The death occurred after a suspected fight with a co-worker.
- The incident is under ongoing investigation by the Sheriff's Office.
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of Lorenzo Gonzalez-Rangel, 47, in Harris County. Forensic experts determined his demise resulted from multiple blunt force injuries after he fell 30 feet into an underground septic well system on July 13th.
Investigators suspect Gonzalez-Rangel was involved in a physical altercation with a co-worker at the construction site when the incident occurred. While detained, the co-worker and others present are cooperating with detectives.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed the investigation continues and will be presented to a Grand Jury. No arrests have been made yet. His body was recovered from the well by the local fire department.
