NEW YORK — A 51-year-old man died Saturday night after falling from an elevated area inside Madison Square Garden during a live concert, according to New York City Police.
Officers arrived at the scene following a 911 call placed at approximately 9:51 p.m. and discovered the man unconscious and unresponsive. His injuries were consistent with a fall from a height, police said in an official statement.
The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not publicly identified him.
The rock band Goose was on stage at the time of the incident. Following the tragedy, the band released a statement on Facebook, saying it was “deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred.”
