A man died after falling during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, police told News Agency on Sunday.
The victim, identified only as a 51-year-old man, appeared to have fallen from one of the arena’s upper seating areas, according to the New York Police Department.
Authorities said officers were called to the venue shortly before 10 p.m. after a 911 report came in about an injured man inside the arena.
“Upon arrival, officers observed a 51-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicative of falling from an elevated position,” the NYPD said.
A view of the venue inside Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2024, in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Emergency medical workers rushed the man to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
Fox 5 New York reported that the fall occurred from Madison Square Garden’s 300 level, an upper section that includes balcony seating located high above the lower bowl and floor areas.
The local station also reported that the man had been at the concert with his wife, citing police.
(L-R) Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz, Rick Mitarotonda and Cotter Ellis of Goose pose together for a photo on Aug. 14, 2025, in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)
The incident happened during the second night of the band’s two sold-out concert events held at Madison Square Garden.
The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show,” the band said. “We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected. Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support.”
MSG Entertainment told News Agency in a statement that, as police continue to investigate the incident, the media group is deeply saddened by the loss of a fan.
Lights illuminate the exterior of Madison Square Garden on May 8, 2023, in New York City. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
“While we await the police report on the tragedy at last night’s Goose concert, we are deeply saddened by the loss of a fan’s life at Madison Square Garden,” an MSG Entertainment spokesperson said. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer.”
Goose’s next concert is scheduled for Sunday night at SummerStage in Central Park. The event is also sold out, according to the band’s tour listings.
