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Turner Field US flag at half-staff after fan dies in fall in Atlanta

ATLANTA — The U.S. flag flew at half-staff at Turner Field on Sunday, one day after a fan died following his fall from the upper deck into the lower-level stands during a game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees.

Mary Beth Hauptle, an investigator with the Fulton County Medical Examiner, identified the victim as Gregory K. Murrey, 60, of Alpharetta, Ga. Murrey was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital.

The Braves said Sunday they are "deeply saddened" by Murrey's death.

"Greg was a valued and longtime season-ticket holder and an incredibly passionate Braves fan," the team said in a statement.