A 51-year-old man died Saturday night after falling from the upper level of Madison Square Garden during a sold-out Goose concert, the New York Police Department confirmed. Officers arrived at the venue shortly before 10 p.m. following a 911 call and found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position.
What the NYPD Found
According to the NYPD, emergency medical personnel transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was pronounced dead. Fox 5 New York reported that the man fell from the 300 level section of Madison Square Garden — the arena's balcony and upper-tier seating, positioned well above the lower bowl and floor sections. Police noted the man had been attending the concert with his wife.
The NYPD has not publicly identified the victim or indicated whether foul play is suspected. The investigation is ongoing.
The Concert and the Band's Response
The incident occurred during the second night of a two-night, sold-out run at Madison Square Garden by Goose, a rock band that consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach, and Cotter Ellis. Shortly after the incident, the band released a statement expressing grief and extending condolences to the victim's family. "We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight's show," the band said, also thanking emergency personnel and venue staff for their response.
MSG Entertainment issued its own statement, saying it is "deeply saddened by the loss of a fan's life at Madison Square Garden" while noting it is awaiting the police report on the incident. "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer," an MSG Entertainment spokesperson said.
What Comes Next
Goose is scheduled to perform Sunday night at SummerStage in Central Park. That event is also sold out, according to the band's tour listings. Neither the band nor MSG Entertainment has indicated any changes to upcoming scheduled performances in the wake of the tragedy.