{"id":68259,"date":"2026-06-21T19:11:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T23:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnonews.com\/?p=68259"},"modified":"2026-06-21T19:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T23:11:33","slug":"man-dies-after-falling-from-upper-deck-at-madison-square-garden-during-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bnonews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/man-dies-after-falling-from-upper-deck-at-madison-square-garden-during-concert\/","title":{"rendered":"Man dies after falling from upper deck at Madison Square Garden during concert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Connecticut man died after falling from an upper deck during a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The man was identified as Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, Connecticut, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfsb.com\/2026\/06\/21\/niantic-man-falls-his-death-during-concert-madison-square-garden\/\">WFSB<\/a>, citing the New York City Police Department (NYPD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police said Kueker was found unconscious and unresponsive Saturday night with injuries indicating he had fallen from a high level inside the arena. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials did not say how far Kueker fell, but police said he had been in Section 300. He was attending the Goose concert with his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight\u2019s show,\u201d Goose said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZ1cRthtjya\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">statement<\/a>. \u201cWe extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The band also thanked emergency personnel and venue staff \u201cwho stepped in with care and support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police do not suspect foul play, WFSB reported. No additional details about the circumstances of the fall were immediately released.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Connecticut man died after falling from an upper deck during a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to police. 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