What we know about the deadly Astroworld festival incident as criminal investigation underway

In This Story: Astroworld

Eight people were killed and hundreds injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in NRG Park, Houston, Texas, USA.

At around 21:30 Friday, November 5 2021, concertgoers surged toward the stage during Travis Scott’s headlining set, causing many to suffer injuries, with at least eight people killed.

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In This Story: Houston

Houston is a large metropolis in Texas, extending to Galveston Bay. It’s closely linked with the Space Center Houston, the coastal visitor center at NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex. The city’s relatively compact Downtown includes the Theater District, home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, with 19th-century architecture and upscale restaurants.

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In This Story: Police

The police are a constituted body of persons empowered by a state, with the aim to enforce the law, to ensure the safety, health and possessions of citizens, and to prevent crime and civil disorder. Their lawful powers include arrest and the use of force legitimized by the state via the monopoly on violence.

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In This Story: Texas

Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles, and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2020, it is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population.

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