A 9-year-old boy who was on life support after being severely
electrocuted has died. Police said Devon Ewing was playing on the
bleachers at Inkster High School Friday night when he fell against a
fence that had become electrified. Inkster Fire Department crews rushed
to the scene where Devon was reported down. The boy was taken to
University of Michigan Hospital where he was put on life support,
according to Local 4 reports.
Investigators said faulty wiring near the press box is
to blame. Investigators say the wires were old and worn out and came in
contact with the fence. The Inkster Public School district reportedly
admitted responsibility for the electrical problem and planned to take
steps to fix it. They planned on having an electrician come in to
inspect the wiring in and around the school before classes start on
Aug. 26.
"We're just trying to make sure we get everything
secured, so nothing like this happens again," said Howard Morris of
Inkster Public Schools.
The family plans to file a lawsuit and have hired Southfield attorney
Geoffrey Fieger, Local 4 learned.