Fan dies during Pelicans-Kings game after suffering 'medical emergency'
The incident happened during the first quarter of an in-season tournament game
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A fan was tragically pronounced dead during the Sacramento Kings game on Monday night after suffering from a medical emergency, the team said in a statement.
During the first quarter of the Kings’ loss to the New Orleans Pelicans during an in-season tournament game, a fan in the stands at Golden 1 Center suffered a "medical emergency" and died as a result of the incident.
Jonas Valanciunas, #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans, dunks the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the quarter-finals of the In-Season Tournament on Dec. 4, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"During the first quarter of the Kings vs. Pelicans game, a guest had a medical emergency," the statement, via ESPN, read.
"EMS immediately responded and administered CPR. Tragically, these efforts were unsuccessful and the guest passed away. The organization offers its deepest condolences to the guest's family and loved ones."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}According to FOX 40, the Sacramento Metro Fire Department identified the man as a 30-year-old male. He was said to be "unresponsive," and after 20 minutes of CPR, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
An exterior view showing the "Victory Beam" after the Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center on Dec. 21, 2022 in Sacramento, California. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Kings forward Keegan Murray was asked about the death during his post-game presser but said the team was not "aware" of the incident during the game.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"We weren’t aware of that at all. As a team, we give our condolences to the passing," Murray said.
"Hopefully, the family is being taken care of."
A view of the In-Season Tournament shirts in the arena before the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings during the quarter-finals of the In-Season Tournament on Dec. 4, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Malik Monk also shared his condolences in a post on X after the game.
"Heard the news about the fan tonight my condolences goes out to the family."
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