Los Angeles bank executive among three killed in lightning strike near White House

Brooks Lambertson, 29, was a vice president at City National Bank and a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

A husband and wife from Wisconsin celebrating more than five decades of marriage were killed in a lightning strike outside the White House.“Brooks was an incredible young man who will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and unwavering positivity,” the bank’s statement said. “His sudden loss is devastating for all who knew him, and his family, friends and colleagues appreciate the thoughts and prayers that have poured in from around the country.

Representatives of the Secret Service and the U.S. Park Police witnessed the lightning strike about 7 p.m. Thursday in the park, which is just across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House. They administered first aid before the victims were rushed to a hospital. The White House issued a statement of condolences to the victims’ families.

The Wisconsin couple — James Mueller, 76, and Donna Mueller, 75 — had five children, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, according to their niece.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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