Astroworld Festival tragedy: Could Travis Scott be held criminally responsible?

As loved ones and the public mourn the loss of eight people who died in the devastating events at Friday night’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, questions loom as to whether the concert’s founder and headliner, Travis Scott, could be held criminal responsible. 

Those who died ranged in age from 14 to 27, Houston authorities said. They have been identified as: Mirza Danish Baig, Rodolfo Pena, Madison Dubiski, Franco Patino, Axel Acosta Avila, Jacob Jurinek, Brianna Rodriguez, and the youngest victim, John Hilgert. The site of the Astroworld Festival in Houston is seen from the air Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Image: KRIV) (KRIV) The site of the Astroworld Festival in Houston is seen from the air Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Image: KRIV) (KRIV)

Approximately 50,000 people attended Friday’s concert. More than 300 people were treated at a field hospital at the concert.