On the morning of January 6, 2024, a 48-year-old woman was discovered dead outside Xfinity Live!, the prominent sports bar and entertainment hub within the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sports complex, home to the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the woman, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was found hanging from an iron gate with injuries to her legs and feet.
Police arrived at the scene at approximately 6:30 AM after receiving a report of an unresponsive person. The woman was discovered with injuries indicative of being impaled on the gate. She was rushed to Jefferson Methodist Hospital, where she was declared dead around 8:45 AM. The investigation into her death and the events leading up to it continues.
Xfinity Live!, situated near major sports stadiums including Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, and Wells Fargo Center, is a popular spot for Philadelphia sports enthusiasts. The venue, offering dining and bar services, is often the go-to destination for pregame and postgame gatherings for events held at these stadiums.
The Philadelphia Police Department has stated that there are no indications of foul play or additional traumatic injuries apart from those seemingly inflicted by the gate. It is suspected that the woman was impaled through the leg while trying to scale the fence or gate outside the bar around 2 AM, and may have been there for up to five hours before she was discovered.
Safety procedures at Xfinity Live! encompass walkthrough metal detectors, visual bag inspections, and the banning of backpacks, large bags, and suitcases unless they measure less than 12 inches by 12 inches. Smoking is prohibited throughout the venue, and specific parking and visitor policies are enforced. The complex, which closes at 2 AM, is a popular gathering place for fans of Philadelphia sports teams such as the 76ers and Flyers.
The incident has triggered questions regarding the safety measures and procedures at the sports complex. While current safety policies are in effect, reports have not detailed specifics about incidents of injury occurring outside the facility.
The Philadelphia Police Department is continuing with its investigation, striving to gather more information and conduct a detailed examination to ascertain the events that led to this incident.