Fan dies after ‘medical emergency’ during Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans game
A spectator died Monday night after experiencing a “medical emergency” during the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans game at Golden 1 Center, the Kings announced.
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. local time during the first quarter, and EMS administered CPR to the unresponsive man.
“Tragically, these efforts were unsuccessful and the guest passed away,” the team added. “The organization offers its deepest condolences to the guest’s family and loved ones.”
The Sacramento Metro Fire Department said the victim was a man in his 30s, according to FOX40 News. The TV station reported that a chaplain was called for a family member who was attending the game with the man. No other information was provided.
Kings forward Keegan Murray was asked about the incident after the game, but said he and his teammates “weren’t aware of that all.”
“As a team, we give our condolences,” Murray said. “Hopefully, the family is being taken care of.”
“Heard the news about the fan tonight my condolences goes out to the family,” Kings guard Malik Monk wrote on social media late Monday.
In September, a New England Patriots fan died after getting punched during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. An autopsy ruled out traumatic injury and discovered “a medical issue.”
