During the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 4, 2023, a male fan in his 30s suffered a medical emergency at the Golden 1 Center. Emergency medical services promptly administered CPR for over 20 minutes, but tragically, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
The game continued without delay, with the public announcement of the incident made during the fourth quarter. Kings forward Keegan Murray extended condolences, stating, “As a team, we give our condolences. Hopefully, the family is being taken care of.”
The Sacramento Kings organization expressed deep sorrow, offering “its deepest condolences to the guest’s family and loved ones.”
This tragic event underscores the importance of emergency preparedness and the fragility of life, even during communal celebrations of sports.
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