Niantic man dies after fall at Madison Square Garden concert
The band honored Paul Kueker with a moment of silence and said proceeds from the Central Park show would support fan services.
- On Sunday, June 21, rock band Goose held a moment of silence at their Central Park SummerStage show to honor fan Paul Kueker, who died after falling from an elevated position at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
- The New York Police Department confirmed 51-year-old Kueker fell from an elevated position in Section 300 shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday; authorities are investigating though they do not suspect foul play.
- Band member Peter Anspach told the crowd, "In moments like this, you realize life is so fragile," explaining the group's decision to perform after deliberation to provide a healing space for fans.
- Goose is directing proceeds from the Central Park show to the Western Sun Foundation and hosting community gatherings with licensed therapists and grief counselors for those processing the traumatic event.
- SummerStage concertgoers told WPIX it was "great to bring the community together" to mourn collectively, as the band continues offering resources and support through the nonprofit fund.
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A 51-year-old man from Connecticut died after falling from a top tier during a concert at Madison Square Garden, police reported on Saturday night.
Newly surfaced video shows workers frantically trying to revive tragic Conn. dad Paul Kueker after MSG plunge
New video footage reveals the horrifying moment emergency responders frantically try to save a 51-year-old Connecticut dad Paul Kueker after he fatally plunged 150 feet during a concert at Madison Square Garden.
Rock Band Goose Holds Moment of Silence After Fan Dies at Madison Square Garden Show
One day after a fan died at their Madison Square Garden concert, rock band Goose held a moment of silence during their Central Park show on Sunday, June 21. “In moments like this, you realize life is so fragile, we’re so lucky to have an incredible community here around us,” band member Peter Anspach told the crowd at their Central Park SummerStage show in New York City on Sunday. “Everybody, if you’re struggling with something, please don’t be …
Man dies after falling at Goose’s MSG show
A man died on the evening of June 20 after falling from a section of Madison Square Garden’s high-level seating, during a show from rock band Goose. The 51-year-old man, identified by the New York Police Department (NYPD) as Paul Kueker, was in attendance with his wife. The NYPD told CBS News in a statement that officers responding to a 9-1-1 call found him “unconscious and unresponsive” inside the arena shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday night …
Goose Fan Dies After Fall During Madison Square Garden Concert
A tragic incident occurred during Goose’s concert at Madison Square Garden when a 51-year-old fan died after falling from an elevated seating area inside the venue. Authorities confirmed that emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported the man to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall. Officials noted that no criminality is …
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