Goose’s recent concert at Madison Square Garden turned into a tragedy when a concertgoer fell to his death.
On Saturday, June 20, a 51-year-old concertgoer died after falling from an elevated section during a Goose concert at the New York venue.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear of the tragic event that took place at tonight’s show. We extend our deepest sympathies to all affected,” the band wrote in an Instagram statement following the tragedy. “Thank you to the emergency crews and site staff who stepped in with care and support.”
Police were called to the famous New York venue shortly before 10pm after receiving reports of an injured man. According to the NYPD, officers arrived at 4 Penn Plaza around 21:51 and found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position inside the arena.
Emergency personnel rushed him to Bellevue Hospital. Despite their efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
The circumstances surrounding the fall are still unclear. Authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway.
The Connecticut-based jam band performed the second of two scheduled Madison Square Garden shows this weekend. The group, made up of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, has built a devoted following in recent years and was set to continue its New York run with an appearance at Central Park SummerStage.
