A service member fell during a pregame aerial demonstration in San Antonio on Saturday night and later died at a hospital, according to military officials and video verified by NBC News.
\n\nVideo recorded from the stands shows the service member descending on a rope from the stadium’s rafters before falling to the field. Spectators are seen watching the field at the stadium in downtown San Antonio, where the University of Texas at San Antonio defeated the Naval Academy after a delayed kickoff.
\n\nThe service member, who was not identified, was transported to a local hospital and later died, a Nellis Air Force Base spokesperson said in a statement.
\n\nThe incident is under investigation. The service member was assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, according to the statement.
\n\nAn individual raced from the sidelines toward the service member as he laid lifeless at the 50-yard line. The service member was driven off the field in a golf cart as fans watched in horror.
\n\nThe University of Texas at San Antonio had scheduled events at the game to honor service members and veterans.
\n\n“We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the start of…
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