Atlanta Braves fan dies after stadium fall

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Atlanta Braves fan dies after stadium fall

A fan died after falling from the upper deck into the lower-level stands at Turner Field on Saturday night during a game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees. Lt. Charles Hampton of the Atlanta Police Department homicide unit confirmed the death hours after the fall in the seventh inning. Hampton said the man was in his early 60s, and there was no immediate word on his identity, which pended notification of his next of kin. The fall immediately followed the introduction of Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez as a pinch hitter. 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. 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. Major League Baseball said it had been in contract with the Braves and was monitoring the situation.