Houston Police Chief Troy Finner gave a press conference today that was filled with new information on the tragic loss of life during Travis Scott’s set at the Astroworld festival last weekend.
Chief Finner began by saying that, out of respect for the families of victims, he would not be litigating the case in the press.Finner went on to say the event was sanctioned by Harris County, not the City of Houston.
It was Harris County that agreed to the contract with Live Nation and NRG Stadium, according to the chief. Law enforcement’s role there was, he said, “traffic enforcement…traffic management, securing the perimeter.” On that last count, the chief said that his officers set up egress for ambulances where needed.
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