Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
Paul Kueker, 51, died after falling from a balcony during a Goose concert on Saturday, June 20. He was attending the event with his wife for their 25th anniversary. Witnesses told authorities the man appeared intoxicated before the plunge.
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New details emerge regarding the victim's anniversary, the height of the fall, and witness accounts of intoxication.
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Connecticut Man Dies After Falling From Madison Square Garden Balcony
confidence 90%Paul Kueker, 51, died after falling from a balcony during a Goose concert on Saturday, June 20. He was attending the event with his wife for their 25th anniversary. Witnesses told authorities the man appeared intoxicated before the plunge.
What's confirmed:
- Paul Kueker, 51, died after falling during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden.
- The incident occurred on Saturday, June 20.
- NYPD officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 9:51 p.m.
- Kueker was a father of two from Connecticut.
- Witnesses informed police that Kueker appeared intoxicated.
Still unconfirmed:
- Kueker fell from a height of 150 feet.
- Kueker jumped over a barrier.
- A witness was struck by Kueker and left standing in blood.
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Man Dies After Falling From Balcony During Goose Concert at MSG
confidence 90%A 51-year-old man from Connecticut died after falling from an upper level of Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert on Saturday night. NYPD officers responded to a 911 call regarding the incident around 9:51 p.m. The victim has been identified as Paul Kueker, a father of two.
What's confirmed:
- A 51-year-old man from Connecticut fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden.
- The incident occurred on Saturday night.
- The fall took place during a Goose concert.
- The man fell from an upper level or balcony.
- NYPD officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 9:51 p.m.
- The victim was a 51-year-old man.
Still unconfirmed:
- The victim was Paul Kueker, a father of two from Niantic.