A 51-year-old Connecticut man died after falling from an upper-level section of Madison Square Garden during a concert in New York City on Saturday night, authorities confirmed.<\/p>\n
According to the New York City Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 9:51 p.m. and discovered the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position inside the iconic venue. The victim was identified as Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut.<\/p>\n
Police said Kueker was seated in Section 300 and was attending the concert with his wife. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
Investigators have not disclosed the exact distance of the fall, but authorities stated that foul play is not suspected. The incident remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
The accident occurred while the American rock band Goose was performing. In a statement shared on Facebook, the band expressed its condolences, saying it was \u201cdeeply saddened and heartbroken\u201d to learn of the tragic event.<\/p>\n
The incident has shocked concertgoers and raised concerns about safety at large entertainment venues as authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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