51-Year-Old Man Dies After Fall From Upper Deck at Madison Square Garden Concert

A 51-year-old man fell to his death from an upper deck at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert on Saturday night. m. and found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an elevated position. The man was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Officials did not disclose the distance of the fall.

The victim was identified as Paul Kueker, a married father of two from Connecticut. His mother described him as a beloved dad of two.

The incident occurred during the second of Goose’s two-night run at the venue. The Connecticut-based jam band performed a full 16-song setlist and ended the concert shortly before midnight. The performance was livestreamed on Amazon Music. Venue staff cleared at least seven rows in the area where the incident took place, according to fan photos shared on social media.

“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show. We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected.”