Houston police chief says he met with Travis Scott before concert

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner did not elaborate on his specific safety concerns voiced on Friday at the Astroworld festival, an event founded by Scott that was attended by some 50,000 people

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021 - 21:22

Juan A Lozano, Associated Press

Houston’s police chief said he expressed concerns about safety to Travis Scott before the rapper performed at a music festival where eight people died and hundreds more were injured in a crush of fans.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner did not elaborate on his specific safety concerns voiced on Friday at the Astroworld festival, an event founded by Scott that was attended by some 50,000 people.