Who is Dale Mooney? New England Patriots fan killed after altercation with Miami Dolphins fan at Gillette stadium

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Dale Mooney, devoted Patriots fan, dies following altercation with Dolphins fan at Gillette Stadium
Tragic incident during Patriots game leaves Mooney's family and sports community in shock
Investigation ongoing, awaiting Medical Examiner's findings to determine if altercation played a role in Mooney's death

Written By:Jenel Treza

Updated: September 19 2023 06:50:13 PM ET Gillette stadium

Dale Mooney, a devoted New England Patriots fan, met a tragic end following an altercation with a Miami Dolphins supporter at Gillette Stadium.
The incident has left his family and the sports community in shock.

Who is Dale Mooney?

Mooney, a 53-year-old married father of two from Newmarket, New Hampshire, was attending the Patriots-Miami Dolphins game when he suffered an “apparent medical event” in the stadium’s 308/309 section during the fourth quarter, around 11 p.m. Massachusetts State Police swiftly responded, rushing him to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead just before midnight.

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His wife, Lisa Mooney, described her husband as a lifelong Patriots fan and a devoted father to their two adult sons. Dale Mooney had been a season-ticket holder for three decades, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the team.

However, the joy of attending the game took a tragic turn when Mooney reportedly encountered taunts and an alleged physical altercation with several Dolphins fans in the 300s section. Video footage captured the moment stadium security intervened to break up the altercation before Mooney lost consciousness.

Joey Kilmartin, a witness who recorded the commotion, recounted that it began with people grabbing and pulling at each other, escalating to the Dolphins fan allegedly punching Mooney twice in the face, causing him to fall unconscious.

Mooney’s wife firmly believes that the footage from Gillette Stadium will vindicate her husband, asserting that he did not throw any punches. Investigators are now awaiting findings from the Medical Examiner’s office to determine if the confrontation played a role in Mooney’s tragic death. As of now, no charges have been filed in connection with the incident.

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Gillette Stadium officials expressed their condolences and stated that they are cooperating with local authorities in their ongoing investigation. The Patriots community mourns the loss of Dale Mooney, a dedicated fan who tragically lost his life while cheering on his beloved team.