One person has tragically died and four others have sustained injuries following an incident of electrocution in the fountain area of a popular shopping center in Jupiter, Florida. The incident took place over the weekend, prompting an immediate response from the Jupiter Police Department and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

According to the authorities, the incident occurred at Harbourside Place, a renowned downtown destination known for its shopping, dining, luxury hotel accommodations, entertainment, and boating facilities. The authorities were alerted to the situation late Sunday afternoon when multiple 911 callers reported a juvenile in distress in the fountain area and mentioned the possibility of multiple individuals receiving electrical shocks.

During the initial investigation, it was determined that a total of five people had been injured and were subsequently transported to local hospitals. Three of the victims, all juveniles, were taken to St. Mary's Medical Center, where they are currently recovering. One of the adult victims was released from Jupiter Medical Center, while the other adult victim unfortunately succumbed to their injuries at the same hospital.

The CEO of Harbourside Place expressed profound sadness over the incident, describing it as a tragedy. The shopping center's focus is on the wellbeing of those involved and their families, and they have called on the community to join them in praying for all those affected.

The incident prompted a swift response from Florida Power & Light, which issued a statement expressing their awareness of the serious incident and emphasizing that their crews acted quickly to ensure the safety of first responders at the scene. The company extended their thoughts and prayers to the families of those affected.

The Jupiter Police Department has confirmed that an active investigation into the incident is currently underway. As of now, they have not released any further details regarding the cause of the electrocution or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The community of Jupiter is now grappling with the tragic outcome of this incident, as authorities continue their efforts to determine what exactly transpired.