Fan Dies After Fall From Upper Deck In Atlanta

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A fan died Saturday night after falling from the upper deck at Braves Stadium in Atlanta into lower level seating, according to Police.

A Department homicide unit confirmed the death hours after the fall in the seventh inning. .The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Gregory K. Murrey, 60, of Alpharetta, Georgia.

The fall immediately followed the introduction of Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez as a pinch hitter. The game wasn’t delayed while medical personnel treated the man for about 10 minutes, applying CPR before putting him on a backboard.

Hampton said police don’t suspect foul play at this point. He said no fans were hurt in the 200-level seats where the man fell from section 401, landing close to an area where players’ wives and families sit.

There was blood on the concrete surface around the seats.

This was the third fan death from a fall at Turner Field in eight seasons. In 2013, a fan’s death was ruled a suicide; in 2008, police cited alcohol as a factor after a man died.

Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius was standing on second base, following his double, when he saw the man fall.

‘‘I was thinking about it the whole time,’’ Gregorius said after the Yankees won 3-1. ‘‘All I can say is my condolences to the family. It was right in front of the camera in the press box. He hit the wires.’’

Major League Baseball said it had been in contract with the Braves and was monitoring the situation.

A sellout crowd of 49,243 was the largest of the season at Turner (Associated Press)