2 dead, 2 in critical condition after lightning strike near White House - CBS News

Two people who were critically injured in a lightning strike outside the White House have died, police confirmed to CBS News Friday.

James Mueller, 76, and Donna Mueller, 75, of Janesville, Wisconsin, died of their injuries after the lightning strike in Lafayette Park, located directly outside the White House complex, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

Park Police officers who were in the area and witnessed the strike provided first aid to the victims, Maggiolo said.

"Their agents, their officers, witnessed this lightning strike and immediately began to render aid," Maggiolo said.

"We are saddened by the tragic loss of life after the lightning strike in Lafayette Park," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

Our camera was rolling on the White House North Lawn tonight when lightning struck Lafayette Park nearby, injuring four