A 51-year-old concertgoer died Saturday night after an apparent fall from an upper level at Madison Square Garden during a Goose performance, police told Fox News Digital.
New York City police said officers were called to the arena shortly before 10 p.m. after a 911 report of an injured man inside the venue.
“Upon arrival, officers observed a 51-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicative of falling from an elevated position,” the NYPD said, according to Fox News Digital.
Emergency medical personnel took the man to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Reported Fall From 300 Level
Fox 5 New York reported that the man fell from the 300 level section of Madison Square Garden, an upper-tier seating area above the lower bowl and floor sections.
The local station also reported, citing police, that the man was attending the concert with his wife.
Police have not released the man’s name in the supplied reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Goose and MSG Respond
The incident occurred during the second night of Goose’s two sold-out Madison Square Garden shows, according to the source report.
The band, made up of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, issued a statement after the incident.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show,” Goose said. “We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected. Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support.”
MSG Entertainment also addressed the death in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“While we await the police report on the tragedy at last night’s Goose concert, we are deeply saddened by the loss of a fan’s life at Madison Square Garden,” an MSG Entertainment spokesperson said. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer.”
Another Sold-Out Show Scheduled
Goose’s next concert was scheduled for Sunday night at SummerStage in Central Park, and the event was listed as sold out on the band’s tour listings, according to the source report.
