Goose’s recent concert at Madison Square Garden turned into a tragedy when an attendee 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 City venue.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show. We extend our deepest condolences to everyone affected,” the band wrote in an Instagram statement after the tragedy. “Thank you to the emergency personnel and on-site staff who intervened with care and support.”
Police were called to the famous New York location shortly before 10pm after receiving reports of an injured man. According to the NYPD, officers arrived at 4 Penn Plaza around 9:51 p.m. and found the man unresponsive and unresponsive with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position inside the arena.
First responders rushed him to Bellevue Hospital. Despite his efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
The circumstances surrounding the fall remain unclear. Authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway.
The Connecticut-based jam band was performing the second of two shows scheduled at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. The group, consisting of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, has built a devoted following in recent years and was scheduled to continue its run in New York with a performance at Central Park SummerStage.
