A fan died during the first quarter of the Pelicans-Kings in-season tournament quarterfinal game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Monday night.
The Sacramento Metro Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at Golden 1 Center at approximately 7:25 p.m. PT, according to FOX40 News. The department was notified that a man in his 30s was unresponsive, and paramedics administered CPR for 20 minutes but were unable to resuscitate him. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Kings released a statement about the incident after the game.
“During the first quarter of the Kings vs. Pelicans game, a guest had a medical emergency,” the team said, per ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. “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.”
After the Kings’ 127—117 loss to the Pelicans, Sacramento forward Keegan Murray said the team was not aware of the situation involving the fan. Murray told ESPN, “As a team, we give our condolences. Hopefully, the family is being taken care of.”
