The Sacramento Kings have announced that a fan has tragically passed away in the stands during the team’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday (AEDT).

In a statement released to the Sacramento Bee, the Kings confirmed a man in his 30s had died at Golden 1 Center after suffering a medical emergency.

“During the first quarter of the Kings vs. Pelicans game, a guest had a medical emergency. EMS immediately responded and administered CPR,” the statement read.

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“Tragically, these efforts were unsuccessful and the guest passed away. The organisation offers its deepest condolences to the guest’s family and loved ones.”

According to the Sacramento Metro Fire Department, the victim was unresponsive when medics arrived before being pronounced dead 20 minutes later.