Investigations underway following Astroworld Festival deaths

At least two investigations, one of them criminal, are underway into the deadly stampede during rap star Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival in Houston.
Investigations underway following Astroworld Festival deaths

Travis Scott performs at Day 1 of the Astroworld Music Festival at NRG Park on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

At least two investigations, one of them criminal, are underway into the deadly stampede during rap star Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival in Houston that killed at least eight people and injured dozens.

Officials in Houston said autopsies on Friday's victims were being performed as soon as possible so their bodies could be returned to family members, with the identities of some of the dead expected to be released on Sunday.

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