Fan jumps from WVU stadium during Baylor game

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West Virginia University Police is investigating an incident at Milan Puskar Stadium during Thursday’s (Oct. 25) game against Baylor.

Witnesses told officers a 49-year-old male fan in Section 134 scaled and then intentionally jumped over the wall of the South Concourse area following a series of verbal altercations with those seated nearby. He fell onto the concrete concourse below.

Contemporary Services Corporation Event Staff, University Police, State Police and emergency crews responded immediately, and he was taken to Ruby Memorial Hospital for treatment.

University Police is continuing its investigation.

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