Man falls to death at Ohio polling location

CLEVELAND — A man died on Election Day at an Ohio polling location.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

Officials told CBS affiliate WOIO that the man fell to his death at the Union Square High Rise in Cleveland.

It happened around 6:15 p.m. while polls were open. Officials said voting was not disrupted.

TRENDING STORIES:

• Frisch’s sued by professional soccer team claiming the chain owes over $150K for sponsorship
• JD Vance to be first Vice President from Ohio in nearly 100 years
• Man arrested after accidentally shooting friend, police say

“The unfortunate incident occurred in the rear of the building away from the main entrance,” Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority wrote in a statement.

According to the housing authority, witnesses reported that Jermaine Kidd, of Cleveland, was attempting to climb over the railing on an upper-floor balcony when he fell.

He was pronounced dead on the scene.

His death remains under investigation.

[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]