On Saturday, January 6, 2024, a 48-year-old woman was discovered dead outside Xfinity Live!, a famed sports bar and entertainment venue in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sports complex where the Eagles play.
The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed to the public, was found hanging from an iron gate with injuries on her lower extremities, as reported by the Philadelphia Police Department.
After receiving a distress call about an unresponsive person, police arrived on the scene around 6:30 AM. The woman’s injuries were caused by being impaled on the gate. She was rushed to the Jefferson Methodist Hospital, where she was officially pronounced dead at approximately 8:45 AM. Authorities are still investigating the incident to ascertain the exact events that led to her death.
Located in close proximity to significant sports stadiums such as Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, and Wells Fargo Center, Xfinity Live! is a popular destination for sports enthusiasts in Philadelphia. The complex offers various dining and bar options and is frequently used as a meeting point before and after events at these stadiums.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, there were no indications of foul play or other serious injuries aside from those evident from the gate. It is believed that the woman was impaled through the leg while attempting to scale the gate or fence of the bar around 2 AM and remained there for approximately five hours before she was discovered.
Xfinity Live! implements several safety measures including walkthrough metal detectors, visual bag inspections, and a restriction on carrying backpacks, large bags, and suitcases unless they are under 12 inches by 12 inches. Smoking is banned throughout the venue, and specific parking and visitor policies are enforced. The complex closes at 2 AM and is a renowned gathering spot for fans of Philadelphia sports teams like the 76ers and Flyers.
This unfortunate incident has led to questions about the safety measures and procedures at the sports complex. Although current safety policies are enforced, the details concerning incidents of injury occurring outside the facility were not specified in the reports.
The Philadelphia Police Department is persisting in its investigation, striving to collect more information and conduct a comprehensive examination to determine the sequence of events that resulted in this unfortunate incident.
