Fan Dies After Fall at Goose Concert in Madison Square Garden
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A 51-year-old concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from an elevated seating area during jam band Goose’s performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident occurred during the band’s second of two sold-out shows at the venue. Goose released a statement expressing deep sadness and offering sympathy to those affected. The band continued their set and performed a full encore. The New York Police Department stated the incident remains under investigation.
What’s verified
A 51-year-old male attendee fell from an elevated position or upper level seating area at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert on Saturday.
He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead.
The concert was the second of two sold-out nights for Goose at the venue.
Goose issued a statement saying they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” and extended sympathy to everyone affected.
Where accounts differ
One source reports that the victim has not been publicly identified, while another source identifies the victim as Paul Kueker of Connecticut.
Not yet confirmed
The exact time of the fall (9:51 p.m. per one report) is not confirmed by multiple sources.
The specific hospital (Bellevue Hospital per one source) is not confirmed.
Details about sections being taped off and attendees re-seated come from a single report.
The band’s scheduled performance at Central Park Summer Stage the following day is mentioned by only one source.
A reference to a similar incident at a Dead & Company concert in 2021 appears in only one source.
Key figures
Goose (band)
Sources: Rolling Stone, consequence.net
