Goose concertgoer dies after fatal fall from upper deck at Madison Square Garden | Today’s news
A 51-year-old man died after falling from the top floor of Madison Square Garden during a concert by American jazz band Goose, authorities said.
Goose fan dies after falling at Madison Square Garden concert
According to CBS News, the incident happened shortly before 10:00pm on Saturday while the band was performing at the iconic New York venue. Police said the man fell from the 300 level and suffered serious injuries.
Paramedics found the concertgoer unconscious and unresponsive inside the venue. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not publicly released the man’s identity and the circumstances of the fall remain under investigation. No further details about what led to the incident were immediately available.
After the tragedy, Goose released a statement on Instagram expressing his condolences to those affected.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s performance. Our deepest condolences to all those affected. Thank you to the emergency and venue staff who responded with care and support.”
Madison Square Garden also offered its condolences in a statement provided to Variety.
“While we await the police report on the tragedy at last night’s Goose concert, we are deeply saddened by the loss of life of a fan at Madison Square Garden. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer.”
More about the band
Formed in 2014 in Wilton, Connecticut, Goose has built a devoted following through extensive touring and improvisational live performances. The current lineup includes Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz and Cotter Ellis.
Despite the incident, reports indicated that the group completed their scheduled performance. The California Post reported that Goose finished his 16-song set and ended the concert shortly before midnight.
The group is currently in the middle of their “Grand Tour” and is scheduled to continue with shows in New York’s Central Park before heading to Charleston, South Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Columbia, Maryland later this month.
The fatal fall is not the first such incident at a major New York concert venue. In 2021, a man in his 40s died after falling from an upper-floor balcony during a Dead & Company concert at Citi Field. Police said at the time: “He attempted to roll his body over, fell and landed on the balcony below.”
Investigators have not said whether foul play is suspected in Saturday’s incident, and officials continue to look into the circumstances of the fatal fall at Madison Square Garden.
