The crowds on Monument Circle in Indianapolis were kept outside the Soldiers and Sailors Monument after a woman died inside the structure this weekend.
It happened around 5:30 p.m Saturday.
Witnesses who saw it happen told state police the victim fell down eight stairs to a landing area.
The woman, Jennifer Civiterese, 41, of Kokomo, died on the scene. An autopsy will be conducted and no foul play was suspected.
The monument was closed on the inside for the rest of the day.
There were hundreds of people on the Circle during the day, in town for the Big Ten tournament and other celebrations.