A man was killed Wednesday afternoon when he was electrocuted at a Center Point apartment complex.

Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 2:40 p.m. to Woodside Condominiums on a report of a person down.

“According to initial reports, it is thought a male was taking wiring from an electrical box,’’ said Lt. Joni Money.

“Unbeknownst to the subject, the lines were live, despite much of the property being vacant.”

Money said the man was electrocuted. Center Point Fire and Rescue attempted life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful.

He was pronounced dead on the scene. His identity has not yet been released.