
Riot Festival, crowd incident, 22.08.2024
Riot Fest issues statement confirming death of a fan after injuries sustained to the head
The festival also confirmed that the incident happened prior to Slayer’s headlining set despite speculation that he was injured in the thrash metal band’s mosh pit
Riot Fest share statement following death of attendee
Chicago festival Riot Fest has issued a statement about the death of a fan that has occurred after sustaining injuries at the three-day event in September, 2024. They have tried to dispel any speculation linking it to a performance.
Riot Fest Statement on Fan Who Died From Injuries Sustained At 2024 Event: ‘Health, Safety and Well-Being of Our Fans’ Top Priority
Organizers also denied rumors that 58-year-old Stephen Shult’s death tied to moshing during Slayer set.
A Concertgoer Said To Have Been Injured During Slayer’s 2024 ‘Riot Fest’ Reunion Set Has Passed Away (Updated)
Unfortunately, it seems that a 58-year-old concertgoer suffered injuries that ultimately claimed his life while attending the Sunday, September 22nd date of the annual ‘Riot Fest‘ in Chicago, IL. On September 23rd, a missing persons report alert was issued online for the man, after he failed to show up at the designated meet-up spot once the festival had concluded.
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Stephen Shult, 58, was reported missing after Riot Fest’s last day and was later found in an intensive care unit suffering from head trauma. Riot Fest organizers denied he was injured in a crowd.
Riot Fest attendee who suffered ‘medical incident’ at festival dies
CHICAGO — A Riot Fest attendee who suffered a medical incident during the festival has died, organizers announced on Friday afternoon.
In a post on X, organizers shared details about the incident adding that the individual who died suffered a medical incident in an area near the Ferris wheel and the on-site medical team provided aid.