A 51-year-old man from Connecticut, Paul Kueker, died after falling from a balcony during a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 22, 2026. Witnesses reported that Kueker appeared to be intoxicated before he fell from the 300s section, landing on concertgoers below shortly before 10 p.m. He was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Several individuals he landed on sustained minor injuries. Kueker's wife was seated three sections away and was unaware of the incident until notified by authorities. The New York City medical examiner's office is investigating the cause of death and conducting a toxicology report. Madison Square Garden expressed condolences for the loss of life, and the band Goose also released a statement offering sympathy to the victim's family.
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Connecticut man dies after falling from balcony at Madison Square Garden concert
Paul Kueker, a 51-year-old man from Connecticut, died after falling from a balcony at Madison Square Garden during a concert on June 22, 2026. Witnesses indicated he appeared intoxicated before the fall. The incident is under investigation by the New York City medical examiner's office.
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Connecticut dad jumped to his death during concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC: report
Connecticut man dies after falling from balcony at Madison Square Garden concert