A 48-year-old woman was found dead early Saturday morning, January 6, 2024, outside Xfinity Live!, a popular sports bar and entertainment complex in the Philadelphia sports complex where the Eagles play.
The Philadelphia Police Department reported that the woman, who has not been publicly identified, was discovered hanging from an iron gate with injuries on her legs and feet.
Police responded to the scene around 6:30 AM after receiving a call about an unresponsive individual. Upon arrival, they found the woman with wounds consistent with being impaled on the gate. She was transported to Jefferson Methodist Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at approximately 8:45 AM. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities yet to determine the exact circumstances leading to her death.
Xfinity Live!, located near major sports venues such as Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, and Wells Fargo Center, is a well-known destination for sports fans in Philadelphia. The complex, which features dining and bars, often serves as a pregame and postgame hangout for events at these stadiums.
The Philadelphia Police Department has indicated that there are no signs of foul play or other traumatic injuries beyond those apparently caused by the gate. The woman is believed to have been impaled through the leg while attempting to climb the fence or gate outside the bar around 2 AM, remaining there for up to five hours before being found.
Safety measures at Xfinity Live! include walkthrough metal detectors, visual bag checks, and the prohibition of backpacks, large bags, and suitcases unless they are under 12 inches by 12 inches. Smoking is prohibited throughout the venue, and there are specific parking and visitor policies in place. The complex closes at 2 AM and is a noted gathering spot for fans of Philadelphia sports teams like the 76ers and Flyers.
This incident has prompted inquiries into the safety measures and protocols at the sports complex. While the current safety policies are in place, the specifics regarding incidents of injury occurring outside the facility were not detailed in the reports.
The Philadelphia Police Department continues its investigation, working to gather more information and conduct a thorough examination to determine the sequence of events that led to this incident.
