Exclusive | Paul Kueker ID'd as beloved dad of 2 who tragically plunged to death at Madison Square Garden concert
Paul Kueker, a 51-year-old father from Niantic, Connecticut, died after falling from the Chase Bridge during a Goose concert. He was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at the time of the incident. His daughter, Kloe Kueker, has started a fundraising effort to support the family.
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The victim has been identified by name and age, and the specific fall location and family details are now known.
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Paul Kueker Identified as Victim of Fatal Madison Square Garden Fall
confidence 90%Paul Kueker, a 51-year-old father from Niantic, Connecticut, died after falling from the Chase Bridge during a Goose concert. He was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at the time of the incident. His daughter, Kloe Kueker, has started a fundraising effort to support the family.
What's confirmed:
- Paul Kueker was a 51-year-old married father of two from Niantic, Connecticut.
- Kueker died after falling from the Chase Bridge during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden.
- Kueker was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife during the event.
- His daughter, Kloe Kueker, launched a fundraising effort for the family.
Still unconfirmed:
- A witness claimed to have been struck by Kueker and left standing in blood.
- Video footage shows emergency responders attempting to revive Kueker after a 150-foot plunge.
- Kueker jumped to his death.
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Paul Kueker, 51, dies after fall at Madison Square Garden concert
confidence 90%Paul Kueker, a father of two from Connecticut, died on Saturday night after falling from a balcony at Madison Square Garden. The incident occurred during a performance by the band Goose. NYPD officers found him unconscious and unresponsive at 9.51 p.m.
What's confirmed:
- Paul Kueker, 51, died on Saturday night after falling from Madison Square Garden.
- The incident happened during a concert by the band Goose.
- Kueker was a father of two from Connecticut.
- NYPD officers found the man unconscious and unresponsive at 9.51 p.m.
- Kueker fell 150 feet from the Chase Bridge.
Still unconfirmed:
- Witnesses told police Kueker appeared intoxicated before jumping.
- The fall occurred just days before Kueker's wedding anniversary.