Man, 19, plunges to death at Pittsburgh concert

The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office identified the man as 19—year—old Joseph Kimutis, of McDonald. He had been rushed to a hospital after smashing through a window at the Peterson Events Centre and falling about 30 feet (9 meters) on Wednesday night.

Updated - March 31, 2011 06:06 pm IST

Published - March 31, 2011 05:38 pm IST - Pittsburgh

A man plunged to his death after police say he crashed through a window at an arena on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh during a concert.

The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office identified the man as 19—year—old Joseph Kimutis, of McDonald. He had been rushed to a hospital after smashing through a window at the Peterson Events Centre and falling about 30 feet (9 meters) on Wednesday night.

Pittsburgh police are checking on a report that Kimutis got down in a football stance and then charged towards the window.

Police Lt. Daniel Herrmann said Kimutis was reportedly “a little out of it.” Toxicology reports are pending.

Kimutis’ death happened during a concert by Furthur, a band that includes two former Grateful Dead members.

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