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A Connecticut man jumped to his death during a concert over the weekend at New York’s Madison Square Garden, and witnesses told authorities he appeared to be “intoxicated,” according to a report.
Paul Kueker, a 51-year-old father of two, was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at Saturday’s Goose concert when he was captured on video falling headfirst from a balcony in the 300s section and landing on top of other concertgoers below, according to the New York Post.
Kueker appeared to be “intoxicated” and “under the influence” before jumping over the 4-foot glass barrier shortly before 10 p.m., law enforcement sources told the outlet, citing witnesses.
The man was unconscious and unconscious after falling to the ground, police said.
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Paul Kueker, 51, was a father of two and celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at Saturday’s Goose concert when he jumped to his death. (GoFundMe)
He was then rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Several people it landed on suffered minor injuries, other sources told the outlet.
Kueker’s wife was in their assigned seats three sections away when the incident occurred, sources told the New York Post.
She did not know what happened to her husband until she was notified by authorities, according to the report. She thought her husband had taken a bathroom break.
The New York City medical examiner’s office said Monday that the cause of Kueker’s death remains under investigation. As part of the investigation into the incident, the medical examiner said he was conducting a toxicology report.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Madison Square Garden said: “As we await the police report into last night’s Goose concert tragedy, we are deeply saddened by the loss of a fan’s life at Madison Square Garden.”
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Paul Kueker was then rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer,” the statement added.
The rock band, consisting of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, issued 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 condolences to all those affected. Thank you to the emergency personnel and on-site personnel who intervened with care and support.”
According to a GoFundMe page created by his daughter, Kueker was “a loving father, a family man and a friend whose presence brought warmth and laughter wherever he went.”
Paul Kueker was “a loving father, a family man and a friend whose presence brought warmth and laughter wherever he went,” his daughter said.
“He loved spending time with his family and cherished every moment he shared with the people he loved. Whether it was cooking a meal for those around him or attending a concert to enjoy live music, he found joy in life’s simple moments and creating memories with others,” the fundraiser reads.
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“The sudden loss of our father has left our family heartbroken. We are struggling to process this unimaginable tragedy while dealing with the expenses of his burial,” he added.