Homicide — Fort Myers Beach, FL — reported 2026-07-11
SUMMARY
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach on July 3.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: Homicide
- Location: Fort Myers Beach, FL
- Date reported: 2026-07-11
- Suspect: not stated
- Victim(s): 1 (51-year-old Viktar Kiryk)
REPORTED DETAILS
- The incident occurred on July 3 at Fort Myers Beach, FL.
- One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after being struck by lightning while in the water.
- Viktar Kiryk, 51, was identified as the victim who was fatally injured by the lightning strike.
- A bystander had deployed an AED and was performing CPR upon arrival, but efforts were not successful due to the injuries sustained.