fatal fall – New York City police are investigating the death of a 51-year-old man who fell to his death during a rock concert at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. Officers responded to a 911 call shortly before 10 p.m. on June 20, and the man died after being taken
A 911 call shortly before 10 p.m. on June 20 set off a deadly chain of events at Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan. When NYPD officers arrived, they found a 51-year-old man who was unconscious and unresponsive, police said.
The injuries were indicative of falling from an elevated position, the department added in an email. The man had not been identified as of the time of the report and was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
The incident happened during a rock concert at the arena. The band Goose—a Brooklyn-based jam group—played two shows at the Garden on June 19 and June 20. In a post on Instagram, Goose said it was “deeply saddened and heartbroken” to learn about the man’s passing.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected,” the band wrote. “Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support.”
The death comes as Madison Square Garden has remained a frequent fixture in national headlines, including after the New York Knicks’ NBA finals win over the San Antonio Spurs and amid a rumored venue for the wedding of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
For now, investigators are piecing together how a fall from an elevated position occurred during a live concert. The man’s death has prompted sympathy from both the venue community and the band’s fans, even as police continue working to determine what happened in the moments before the fall.
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