Fatality at Jacob’s Pillow cancels Friday performances
BECKET — Authorities are investigating an incident that resulted in a fatality Friday at a performing arts center.
At 12:32 p.m., the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit responded to Jacob's Pillow for a reported fatality, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. The incident leading to the fatality is under investigation and there is no danger to the public, authorities said.
The Becket Police Department responded to the scene and the medical examiner has accepted jurisdiction, authorities said. More information will be released as it becomes available, the district attorney's office said.
Nick Kepley, director of marketing at Jacob's Pillow, said earlier on Friday that a "critical incident" occurred at the center. Kepley could not share more details about the nature of the incident.
The incident canceled all Friday events and performances, according to an email sent to patrons.
"Due to unforeseen circumstances, all performances and events at Jacob's Pillow today, August 1, have been canceled including Sekou McMiller & Friends, Eun-Me Ahn, Kara Jenelle & KaJe Movement Collective, and the All Styles Dance Battle," a message from the center said.
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