On September 17, 2023, during a football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a confrontation between fans resulted in the death of a 53-year-old New Hampshire man.
Dale Mooney, a resident of Newmarket, New Hampshire, was attending a game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins. During the fourth quarter, an argument with a Miami Dolphins fan escalated into a physical fight. According to witness accounts, Mooney was struck by the Dolphins fan, causing him to lose consciousness.
First responders attended to Mooney for approximately 10 minutes, but he remained unresponsive. He was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident has drawn significant attention from law enforcement. The Massachusetts State Police and the Norfolk District Attorney’s office are investigating the events that took place.
In a separate report, a witness claimed to have seen the argument. This witness corroborated that Mooney did not throw any punches during the incident, a fact also noted by Mooney’s wife, who mentioned that footage from the event confirmed her husband’s non-aggression.
While the official cause of Mooney’s death is pending confirmation, an autopsy is scheduled to provide clarity. As of this report, no individual has been charged in connection with the incident.
Dale Mooney wasn’t just an attendee; he had been a dedicated Patriots season ticket holder for 30 years.