Man Dies After Violent Confrontation at New England Patriots Game
A tragic incident occurred during Sunday night’s New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, resulting in the death of a fan. Dale Mooney, a 53-year-old man from Newmarket, New Hampshire, passed away after an alleged “violent confrontation,” according to a witness interviewed by CNN affiliate WCVB.
Joseph Kilmartin, a Patriots fan who attended the game, stated that he saw Mooney approach a group of fans on the 300-level of the stadium towards the end of the fourth quarter. He described the altercation as a tussle between Mooney and another fan, which escalated when a third fan arrived and punched Mooney. The witness expressed the difficulty of watching such a violent incident unfold.
The Foxborough police and fire departments responded to the incident around 10:57 p.m. when Mooney required medical attention. He was subsequently rushed to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before midnight, as confirmed by the Massachusetts State Police.
An investigation has been opened by the Norfolk County district attorney’s office and local law enforcement to determine the circumstances surrounding Mooney’s death. CNN has reached out to both authorities for comment but has not received a response.
Mooney’s wife, Lisa, shared with WCVB that her husband, a devoted Patriots fan of 30 years and a father of two, had gone to the game with three friends who experienced verbal taunting from other fans during the event. She explained that her husband was known for his patience and was not easily provoked, leaving her puzzled as to what could have led to the fatal confrontation.
Lisa Mooney expressed her desire to know what transpired and caused her husband’s untimely demise. However, she has not been available for further comment, and CNN’s attempts to reach her have been unsuccessful.
Autopsy results have yet to be released, and CNN’s calls to the medical examiner’s office have not been returned.
In a statement, Gillette Stadium officials expressed their deep sorrow over the passing of Dale Mooney. They pledged their cooperation with local authorities in the ongoing investigation and extended their condolences to Mooney’s family and all those impacted by the tragic loss.
CNN has also reached out to the New England Patriots for comment but has not received a response. The football team’s involvement in the incident remains unclear.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of Dale Mooney and anxiously awaits answers surrounding this devastating incident.