Particle.news
Download on the App Store
20 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Lightning Strike at New Jersey Archery Range Leaves One Dead, 13 Hospitalized

Officials are investigating the circumstances of the strike with the governor urging greater caution during severe weather.

Image
Lightning
Image

Overview

  • The strike hit the Black Knight Bowbenders outdoor archery range in Jackson Township just after 7 p.m. on July 16 under a National Weather Service severe thunderstorm warning.
  • A 61-year-old man was pronounced dead after CPR efforts failed and 13 other victims aged 7 to 61 remain hospitalized with burns and related injuries.
  • Jackson Township Police led the response alongside EMS units from several townships, paramedics from RWJBarnabas Health and Atlantic Health Systems, and multiple fire departments.
  • The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Ocean County at the time, highlighting the risks of outdoor activities in intense storms.
  • Governor Phil Murphy was briefed on the incident and has called on residents to heed thunderstorm alerts and follow established lightning safety protocols.