Lightning Strike Kills Cinnaminson Man At NJ Archery Range

JACKSON, NJ — A Cinnaminson man was identified as the victim killed by a lightning strike Wednesday during a Cub Scout event at a Jersey Shore archery range.

Robert Montgomery, 61, succumbed to his injuries after lightning struck just before 7:15 p.m. at the Black Knights Bow Benders Archery Range in Jackson, police said.

Fourteen other people, including children, were injured. Their injuries ranged burns to complaints of pain and not feeling well. One of the injured victims was knocked out but later regained consciousness.

Victims ranged from ages 7 to 61, police said.

First responders performed CPR on Montgomery at the archery range before he was pronounced dead.

Multiple victims were triaged on-site and then brought to various hospitals. One person was transported to the Livingston Burn Center after suffering severe burns.

The lightning strike happened during an outing for Jackson Cub Scout Pack 204, police said.

It was not clear Thursday morning whether Montgomery was part of the Cub Scout group or one of the range members.

The archery range is a members-only club on a 50-acre property that backs up to Six Flags Great Adventure. The club holds multiple and varied archery competitions throughout the year, according to its website.

The lightning strike happened about half an hour before the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area.