An Air Force commando who fell from the 170-foot rafters in front of thousands of horrified fans at a University of Texas at San Antonio football game Saturday has died.
The airman slipped while rappelling from the roof of the Alamodome before the UTSA game against Navy — and plunged to the ground.
The service member, who was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, was mortally injured during a pregame demonstration at the school’s “Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans” game.
Videos circulating on social media appeared to show the airman losing control and sliding down the rope during a fast-rope demonstration involving four military personnel.
He received medical treatment on the field for about 10 minutes before being rushed to a local hospital, where he died.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
