A tragic incident unfolded at Gillette Stadium during a Sunday night game, resulting in the untimely death of a devoted New England Patriots fan. Disturbing video footage, which we cannot share due to the family's wishes, captured the moments leading up to the fan's loss of consciousness.
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The victim, identified as 53-year-old Dale Mooney from Newmarket, New Hampshire, was involved in an altercation in the stadium's 300s tier on September 17, as reported by the Norfolk Distric Attorney's Office.
The video portrays an individual in a Patriots jersey, presumably Mooney, entering a row occupied by Miami Dolphins fans, leading to a physical confrontation. Mooney grappled with a man in a grey sweatshirt, while two others attempted to intervene. One of the Dolphins supporters landed a punch on Mooney, causing him to slump forward. Another individual in a red sweatshirt also struck Mooney before a third Dolphins fan, dressed in a white Dolphins jersey, delivered a punch that left Mooney incapacitated on the ground. Stadium security and fellow fans rushed to separate the parties involved.
A witness who captured the video described ongoing tensions between different sections of the crowd throughout the game. Towards the end of the fourth quarter, Mooney became embroiled in the altercation, ultimately resulting in his tragic demise. Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 10:57 p.m., and Mooney was subsequently transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, where he was pronounced deceased.
Mooney's wife, Lisa, expressed her profound grief and bewilderment over the incident, emphasizing that attending sporting events should be an enjoyable and safe experience.
The New England Patriots issued a heartfelt statement expressing their deep sorrow at Mooney's passing, acknowledging his three decades of loyal support as a season ticket holder.
To assist Mooney's family during this challenging period, a GoFundMe campaign has been established. The campaign paints Dale Mooney as a devoted husband and father to Aaron and Brandon, who brought laughter and cherished moments into their lives.
