Witness recounts nearly being struck by tragic leaping MSG concertgoer Paul Kueker
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paul Kueker, a 51-year-old father of two from Connecticut, tragically died after jumping from a 150-foot-high balcony at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert on Saturday night, leaving several concertgoers injured.
- Witnesses reported Kueker appeared intoxicated before leaping over a 4-foot glass barrier, and his fall occurred during intermission when many attendees were still seated.
- Kueker’s wife, who attended the concert to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, was unaware of his fall until police informed her after he failed to return from the bathroom.
- The band Goose expressed devastation over the incident, held a moment of silence at a subsequent show, and launched a fundraiser for Kueker’s family, which raised nearly $55,000 by Tuesday afternoon.
- Kueker worked as director of operations for Smartcon Solutions, where colleagues mourned his loss and praised his character, highlighting the profound impact of his death on family, friends, and coworkers.
