A witness has described a "bloodbath" scene after a father of two fell 150 feet to his death during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden.

Paul Kueker, 51, was attending the show on Saturday (June 20) with his wife when he fell from an elevated section inside the New York venue shortly before 10PM.

According to the New York Police Department, officers responding to a 911 call found the man, an unconscious and unresponsive person with injuries indicating a fall from an elevated position.

He was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Paul Kueker was killed after falling inside Madison Square Garden during a Goose the Band concert. Credit: Fox 5 New York

Per Billboard's report, Kueker was in Section 300 of the arena at the time of the incident.

Police do not suspect foul play, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Witnesses describe horrifying aftermath

Fans who were inside the arena at the time shared shocking accounts of the moments after the fall.

One person said the fan fell from the upper 200 or 300 level into Section 102 below. The venue's primary seating levels span a height comparable to an average 10-storey building.

"Someone fell. They took him away on a stretcher. They're not letting us back in our section. They're going in with mops and re-seating us. I'm in section 102," they wrote on Reddit.

Another replied: "I was there, they emptied out the section when it happened."

A third concertgoer added: "I was nowhere near the ‘scene’ and it was still so horrifying. The second set was so jarring just kept looking back and forth between the band and the tapped off seats. I ended up leaving early cause of how uneasy the feeling was there. Just horrible. RIP."

Another witness described the aftermath simply as: "Wheeled off and bloodbath."

Beloved husband and father

Kueker's heartbroken family later revealed he had attended the concert to celebrate a major milestone with his wife, Kristen.

The couple was preparing to mark their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.

"He was the greatest kid in the whole wide world," Kueker's mother, Patricia Finelli, said. "He'd give you the shirt off his back.

"He has two children, a beautiful wife, and he took care of me like I was a piece of gold."

Finelli said her son had left his seat to use the restroom during the concert but never returned.

"He got up to go to the bathroom, and he didn't come back," she said. "[His wife] was getting worried after 10 or 15 minutes. And he didn't come back."

Police officers later located Kristen inside the arena and informed her of the tragedy.

Kueker was also remembered by colleagues at Smartcon, where he worked as a green-energy executive.

"We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Paul Kueker," said general manager William Brown. "Paul meant the world to everyone at Smartcon.

"He was an extraordinary person and a valued member of our team, and the loss is felt deeply across our entire company. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. He will be profoundly missed," they added.

Goose shared a statement on Kueker's death at MSG. Credut: Goosetheband / Instagram Story

Goose pays tribute

Goose shared a statement about Kueker's death after the concert.

"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight's show," the band wrote. "We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected. Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support."

Madison Square Garden also issued a statement, saying: "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...Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer."

The band went ahead with a scheduled performance in Central Park the following evening, explaining they had debated whether to continue.

"We considered whether or not we were going to play and came to the decision that the best thing we can do right now is bring our community together, lean on one another, and offer a space for healing," they said. "So let's be kind to each other tonight and remember our friend."

The group also announced that proceeds from the show would go toward a charitable fund supporting members of their fan community.

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A 48-year-old father died this week after his BASE jump from a San Diego high-rise went tragically wrong.

As reported by the New York Post, on Tuesday night, the thrill-seeking father was taking part in a BASE (buildings, antennas, spans, Earth) jump from the 23-story Palisade UTC apartment building in University City.

San Diego Police Department officials have since revealed to the San Diego Union-Tribune that rather than landing safely, the man plummeted to the ground below, dying as a result of the impact. In a further heartbreaking twist, the man's 16-year-old daughter witnessed her dad's fatal fall.

San Diego police Captain Scott Wahl told WKBN: "This individual had his 16-year-old daughter there, and as a father of four kids, I cannot imagine what she's going through at this point. No question that she's never going to forget those final few moments."

Wahl also told the Tribune: "It's not just one life lost, it's another that is completely devastated."

"Our heart goes out to her and the rest of his family," he added.

The man has yet to be publically identified, and it is still unclear whether his parachute malfunctioned or it failed to function correctly due to the height of the building.

Per the Tribune, witnesses reported hearing a loud pop, leading to residents of the 277ft tall apartment building exiting onto their balconies, where they saw him lying below. Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, the man was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.

The Post states that the man was an experienced BASE jumper, and as well as his parachute, was also equipped with the appropriate equipment, such as a helmet.

"He had planned to deploy a parachute and survive the jump," Wahl added. "He’s got a history of doing different types of jumps. Really it’s a tragic event. It’s one that’s absolutely avoidable."

KSWB adds that it is unknown how he accessed the roof of the building.

The apartment building is an estimated 277 feet tall, according to an online database of skyscrapers. The man had on complete BASE-jumping gear at the time, including a parachute and a helmet. His daughter was taken to a hospital for observation, police said.

Speaking to KGTV, Capt. Wahl added: "At this point, we believe that his daughter was up on the rooftop with him, and was able to view what happened."

The man's daughter was reportedly taken to hospital for observation following the incident.

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A man in his 40s has died after falling from the upper tier of Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert on Saturday night.

The tragic incident unfolded just minutes before the band’s final song, as 90,000 fans gathered for the Gallagher brothers’ long-awaited reunion show.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 10:19PM, where they found the man with injuries consistent with a fall. Despite efforts by paramedics and venue medics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Oasis Responds: “Shocked and Saddened”

In a joint statement, per the Mirror, Oasis said: “We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night. Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.”

On Sunday night, Liam Gallagher addressed the tragedy during the band’s next Wembley performance, dedicating the song Live Forever “to all the people who can’t be here tonight, but who are here if you know what I mean — and aren’t they looking lovely.”

Concertgoers who witnessed the fall have described scenes of shock and confusion. One fan, seated in section 211 directly below where the man fell, initially thought a coat had been dropped.

“At first glance I thought it was a coat falling from the above tier but then I looked and saw the bloke on the concrete. It was horrific to see," she wrote on social media, per the Mirror.

Another woman, Claire Collier, said her friend’s daughter performed CPR on the man until paramedics arrived.

“It happened about [five] mins before the end of the gig, it was awful... thinking of his family and friends and everyone that witnessed it," Collier wrote.

Others in the crowd echoed the same sense of disbelief. Vincent Muylle, another fan present, said the atmosphere had been “euphoric” before the incident.

“He fell right in front of us," Muylle wrote. "It was very shocking.”

Petrina Whiley added, per the Mirror: “I think we are all in a state of shock at what happened last night.”

A parent attending the concert with their teenage son said the boy witnessed the fall but was too far away to see the impact.

"He asked me this morning to check for news about him, and there was nothing all morning so we hoped he was fine - so so sad to read the update this afternoon," the parent wrote.

Official Statements from Police and Wembley

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the death in a statement Sunday, per The Guardian: “A man – aged in his 40s – was found with injuries consistent with a fall. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The stadium was busy, and we believe it is likely a number of people witnessed the incident, or may knowingly or unknowingly have caught it on mobile phone video footage.”

They urged anyone with relevant information or footage to contact the police via 101.

Wembley Stadium also issued a statement, which read: “Despite the efforts of medics, the fan very sadly died. Our thoughts go out to his family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers.”

Safety Concerns Raised by Fans

In the aftermath of the incident, fans have taken to social media to call for improved crowd management at large gigs.

“Oasis fans—please take care of one another at gigs,” wrote one attendee. “Last night at Wembley was incredible, but at times it felt genuinely dangerous… Some younger groups were pushing and surging forward. Security did their best, but there were a lot of people falling and needing help to get back up.”

Another said: “We’ve experienced metal gigs, festivals, mosh pits… but this was on a whole different level.”

Oasis Tour Continues Despite Tragedy

Despite the incident, the band continued with their scheduled performance the following evening. Sunday’s show marked the final night of the first leg of their Wembley run.

Oasis is set to return for two more shows at the venue on September 27 and 28, before continuing their Live 25 world tour with dates in Manchester, the US, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and South America through November.

Liam and Noel Gallagher, reuniting on stage for the first time in 16 years, have yet to speak about the tragedy beyond their official statement.

However, fans noted that Liam’s words before Live Forever carried particular weight on Sunday: “This one’s for all the people who can’t be here tonight, but who are here if you know what I mean. And aren’t they looking lovely.”

Our thoughts go out to the concertgoer's loved ones and anybody else impacted by this tragedy.

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A man was killed after falling from a 750ft building in New York City, with reports stating that he was split "in half".

The incident unfolded at the Deutsche Bank Center after the unnamed man crashed through the front of the renowned Mandarin Oriental nearby.

As reported by TMZ, The incident unfolded in a matter of moments, leaving the victim fatally sliced in two upon impact with the New York City pavement.

The site of the incident lies adjacent to the luxurious apartment complex, which boasts notable residents such as Jay-Z, Cynthia Nixon, and Gisele.

The fatality transpired within the right-hand tower of 80 Columbus Circle, a location that was once known as the Time Warner Center, in the Midtown district. Law enforcement officials report that the event took place at approximately 9:06PM.

As per the Daily Mail, an employee who worked at the building explained how "the marquee cut him in half", and went on to explain that the man was dismembered and his arm was located across the street.

A police officer on-site described the victim's attire, stating that he was wearing pajama bottoms, a printed T-shirt, and slippers at the time of the incident.

However, it appears that the man was not affiliated with the upscale hotel, occupying the uppermost 19 floors of the towering 55-story Deutsche Bank Center.

Law enforcement sources disclosed that the man seemingly gained access to the rooftop through a service elevator before falling to his death.

As emergency responders arrived at the scene, it became evident that the unidentified man had succumbed to his injuries. Images captured at the scene showed the victim's body covered by a blanket on the sidewalk.

The immediate area surrounding the victim's remains was strewn with shattered glass and debris, demonstrating the impact of the incident.

The twin opulent glass tower building, a former home to CNN's newsrooms, now boasts residences that can command staggering prices upwards of $19 million.

The investigation of the incident is currently ongoing.

In a similar incident earlier this month, a daredevil plunged to his death after falling from a 68-story tower in Hong Kong.

Remi Lucidi, a 30-year-old from France, lost his life during one of his dangerous adventures as he plummeted after reportedly getting trapped outside the Tregunter Tower complex, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

According to investigators, the stuntman arrived at the penthouse in the evening and told the security guard that he was visiting a friend on the 40th floor. It is believed that he made his way to the top floor and got trapped outside, so started frantically knocking on all the windows to get back inside the building.

According to The New York Post, Hong Kong officials alleged that the building’s security guard tried to cross-examine the man's claim of visiting a friend but he had already caught an elevator by then.

An insider also told the publication that Lucidi was last seen banging on a penthouse window on the 68th floor of Tregunter Tower at about 7:30PM - which prompted a startled maid to contact the police.

In addition to this, a further report stated that surveillance footage showed the man taking the stairs to the top level but it was locked so he forced the door open so that he could take another picture from the roof.

Law enforcement did not find Lucidi until his body was back on the ground. They also discovered his sports camera at the scene, which contained videos of extreme sports.

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The father of a Taylor Swift fan who tragically passed away after attending the singer's concert in Rio de Janeiro has spoken out.

As reported yesterday, 23-year-old concertgoer Ana Clara Benevides died after spending hours inside the capital city's Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos stadium for Swift's show to begin.

Benevides' final tweets and social media posts expressed her excitement at finally having the chance to see the 'Bad Blood' singer live - however, the evening ended in despair after Benevides suffered a medical emergency prior to the show starting.

It was reported by the Brazilian newspaper Fohla De Sao Paolo that the 23-year-old concertgoer fainted and went into cardiac arrest in the stadium. After being treated by paramedics at the venue, she was transported to the Salgado Filho Municipal Hospital, where she then died of an apparent cardiorespiratory arrest - however, no official cause of death has been disclosed as of this writing.

Benevides's death came as fans in the stadium battled the blistering heat and humidity throughout the duration of Friday's show - as Rio de Janeiro hit a record high of the heat index at 59.3C, per Reuters.

Now, Benevides' father, Weiny Machado, has spoken out and called for answers about the circumstances that led to his daughter's passing.

Speaking to the Folha de São Paulo newspaper, a grieving Machado said: "I lost my only daughter, a happy and intelligent girl. She was about to graduate in Psychology next April."

"I want it to be found out whether they were in fact prohibited from bringing water, whether there was negligence in providing assistance."

Machado even spoke out about the now-viral videos showing Taylor Swift personally handing out bottles of water to fans who needed them.

"I know that the singer was handing out water to her fans, and that is absurd for an event of this size," the father said. "Nothing will bring my daughter back, but I hope that, if negligence is confirmed, someone will be punished, so that this doesn’t happen to anyone else."

The organizers behind the concert - Time For Fun (T4F) - shared their condolences following Benevides's death, writing in a statement: "Yesterday night, Ana Clara felt unwell and was assisted by a team of emergency workers and paramedics, being taken to a medical center at Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium so the first aid protocol could be applied."

"Given the situation, the medical team opted to transfer her to Salgado Filho Hospital. After nearly an hour of emergency assistance, she regrettably died," they continued, adding, "We send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ana Clara Benevides."

However, following the allegations from those who attended Friday's show that people were prevented from bringing water into the stadium, T4F shared a second statement, providing updates on their rules and regulations for Swift's upcoming shows regarding water amid the surging temperatures.

"Given the forecast of an increase in the heat wave in the city of Rio de Janeiro, we inform you that we are reinforcing the special action plan carried out for the first day of the show, especially the provision of free water in the queues and at all accesses and entrances to the stadium and inside," they wrote, per Daily Mail.

"New free water distribution points will be available to the public during the event," they continued. "Entry to the stadium with sealed glasses of water and sealed processed food will also be permitted, with no limitation on items per person."

After backlash online, T4F clarified in their post that the requirement of "sealed items follows safety recommendations," adding: "We also emphasize that the prohibition of bottles of water entering stadiums is a requirement made by public bodies and that we do not sell drinks and food, this being the responsibility of the stadium administration."

The entertainment company said that service staff would also be reinforced with 200 extra employees in addition to the 1,230 already working the event.

"In addition, the medical care structure was reinforced, totaling 8 available medical stations, 8 ambulances, and 8 mobile ICUs," they finished.

Swift has since issued a heartbreaking statement on Instagram expressing her devastation at the loss of one of her fans.

"I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this. I can’t believe that I’m writing these words, but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show," she wrote. "There’s very little information I have, other than the fact that she was so incredibly beautiful and far too young," she continued.

"I want to say now I feel this loss deeply and my broken heart goes out to her family and friends," the singer said, adding that this was the "last thing I thought would happen when we decided to bring this tour to Brazil."

Our thoughts continue to go out to Benevides' family, friends, and loved ones at this time.

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