The death of a security worker at the Country Club in Brooklyn is under investigation tonight. Investigators said co-workers found the body of six-year-old David McConnell and it was revered this morning. Apparently he fell about 10 feet from an area behind a ***tent that doesn’t have a railing***. OSHA is also investigating the matter, and the club is hosting the US Open next week.
Authorities identify a security guard killed in the fall at The Country Club in Brooklyn, in preparation for the US Open
Updated: 10:19PM EDT June 8, 2022
A security guard died overnight after falling into The Country Club in Brooklyn, as preparations are underway for the upcoming US Open. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office said the victim, David C. McConnell’s body was discovered Wednesday morning. The country club said McConnell was hired by the American Golf Association. A spokesperson for The Country Club wrote in The Country Club that he is deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred earlier today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the individual and his family.” statement. The DA office said it does not suspect a faulty game and the coroner will determine an official cause of death and method of death. One of the cathedrals of the game and considered by many to be the birthplace of American golf, golf icon Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he would not participate in championship.
A security guard died overnight after falling into The Country Club in Brooklyn, as preparations are underway for the upcoming US Open.
The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office said the victim, David C.
McConnell’s body was discovered Wednesday morning.
The Country Club said the American Golf Association hired McConnell.
“The club is deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred earlier today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the individual and his family,” a spokesperson for The Country Club wrote in a statement.
The DA’s office said it did not suspect an error and the state medical examiner would determine the official cause and method of death.
The 122nd US Open will run from June 13-19 at The Country Club.
With its beautiful vistas and panoramic views, the course is one of the game’s cathedrals and is considered by many to be the birthplace of American golf.
golf icon Tiger Woods announced Tuesday he will not play in the tournament.