Niantic man, 51, falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
Paul Kueker, 51, died Saturday night during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden. He fell from the Chase Bridge shortly before 10 p.m. The incident occurred during the second of two scheduled performances by the band.
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New details identify the specific location of the fall and the performing artist.
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Niantic man dies after 150-foot fall at Madison Square Garden
confidence 90%Paul Kueker, 51, died Saturday night during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden. He fell from the Chase Bridge shortly before 10 p.m. The incident occurred during the second of two scheduled performances by the band.
What's confirmed:
- Paul Kueker, 51, died after falling during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
- Kueker fell from the Chase Bridge shortly before 10 p.m.
Still unconfirmed:
- Witnesses told authorities Kueker appeared intoxicated before jumping from a balcony.
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Niantic Man Dies After Fall During Madison Square Garden Concert
confidence 100%Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, Connecticut, died after falling from an upper deck during a rock concert at Madison Square Garden. NYPD officers responded to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. on Saturday night. Responders found Kueker unconscious with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position.
What's confirmed:
- Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, Connecticut, died after falling at Madison Square Garden.
- The incident occurred during a rock concert on a Saturday night.
- The man fell from an upper deck or elevated position.
- NYPD officers responded to a 911 call regarding the incident at approximately 9:51 p.m.
- Officers found the man unconscious and unresponsive.
Still unconfirmed:
- The fall occurred during a Goose concert.