The victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital after the fall
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NEED TO KNOW
- A 51-year-old man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, June 20
- The concertgoer fell from high-section seating at the New York City venue, according to other attendees
- Rock band Goose was performing at the time of the tragedy
A 51-year-old man plunged to his death during a rock concert in New York City this weekend.
Police were called to Madison Square Garden just before 10 p.m. local time on Saturday, June 20, when a man was found unconscious after he sustained injuries due to a fall from “an elevated position" at the concert venue, Newsday, News 12 Connecticut and the New York Post reported, citing the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
The victim, whose identity has not yet been shared publicly, was attending a concert for the rock band Goose when he fell. He was subsequently transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the outlets.
No further details surrounding the events that led to the man's fall have been shared at this time.
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The NYPD is investigating the incident.
PEOPLE reached out to the NYPD and Madison Square Garden for comment on Sunday, June 21, but did not receive immediate responses.
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Goose performed at Madison Square Garden for two consecutive nights, with their final show taking place on June 20.
The rock band said they were “heartbroken” over the concert death in a statement posted on Instagram early the next morning.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," Goose said.
"We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected,” the band continued. “Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support.”
Goose consists of members Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weeks, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis
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Concertgoers claimed that the man fell from high-section seating inside the venue, the Sun reported.
Footage posted on social media by attendees show several rows in the venue cleared after the fall, according to the outlet.
“[I] was eight seats away. Heard it and saw it. MSG gave us wristbands for pit and we dipped,” one attendee wrote on Reddit, according to the Sun.
“We saw the entire thing, and it actually impacted us physically,” another fan wrote, per the outlet.
The concert continued after the incident, and the band played their full set, finishing at midnight, according to the Post.
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