Houston Mayor Says Astroworld ‘Had More Security Than World Series,’ Promises ‘Thorough Investigation’
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner has promised a “thorough review and investigation” of the tragedy at the-headlined festival in the city, where eight people died and more than 300 were injured as crowds surged and stampeded during Scott’s set. Approximately 11 people suffered cardiac arrest at the show, Turner said, although causes of death are under review.New York Times
on Saturday, noting that the event took place on county property, with security organized by the city of Houston. City police provided hundreds of officers, “in addition to what I’m told were 240 or 250 non-police security that were there,” he said.eyewitness said that a largel number of people attempted to rush the gates in order to gain entry without tickets, both during the afternoon and before Scott’s set.
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