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Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
Police said the cause of the fall remains under investigation after the man was found unconscious with injuries from an elevated position.
A 51-year-old man fell to his death from an "elevated position" during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden yesterday, police confirmed.
New York City Police officers responded to a 9:51 p.m. 911 call and found the man unconscious and unresponsive inside the arena with injuries indicating a fall from an elevated position.
In a statement on Facebook, Goose said they were "deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred" and thanked emergency personnel and venue staff.
Medics transported the victim to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have not released his name as they investigate the incident.
Police continue to investigate how the incident unfolded at Madison Square Garden. Goose thanked emergency personnel and venue staff for their response to the tragedy.