The Daily Populous Monday June 22nd, 2026 night edition
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NEW YORK (AP) — A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.

Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an “elevated position,” New York City police said. Police did not say how far the man fell, but said he was in Section 300. They identified him as Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut.

The man was with his wife, according to police. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police do not suspect foul play.

The rock band Goose was performing. In a statement, the band said it was “reeling” from the tragedy.

AP AUDIO: Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the death of a concertgoer at Madison Square Garden Saturday Night.

Goose played a concert Sunday evening in Central Park and said all proceeds from the show would go toward a charitable fund providing support and resources for their fans.

“We considered whether or not we were going to play and came to the decision that the best thing we can do right now is bring our community together, lean on one another, and offer a space for healing,” the Sunday statement said. “So let’s be kind to each other tonight and remember our friend.”

pgreenb7285 on June 21st, 2026 at 17:54 UTC »

I worked at an arena when someone fell to their death from the upper level. Worst part was at the end of the night, when a couple came over saying they "couldn't find their friend". After a breif description of the person and their seating location it was clear it was the person who fell.

entrepenurious on June 21st, 2026 at 16:36 UTC »

> ... a fall from an “elevated position"....

glad they cleared that up.

Entire-Click2280 on June 21st, 2026 at 16:25 UTC »

Goose are a band from Connecticut, Geese are a band from Brooklyn. Just pointing out the difference for people who were confused like I was.