A 14-year-old boy was identified as the youngest victim who died at Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert.
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John Hilgert, a 9th grader at Memorial High School in Houston, passed away Friday night after he was apparently crushed to death during the stampede. Another victim identified from the incident was 27-year-old Danish Baig who attempted to save a relative while he was being crushed to death during the stampede. TMZ also listed 21-year-old Franco Patino, 16-year-old Brianna Rodriguez, and 23-year-old Rudy Pena.
The Houston Police Department also released a photo of a deceased victim whose body has yet to be identified by relatives. He is described as a 20-year-old male, 6’2″, and weighing 498 pounds.
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Travis Scott released a statement on Saturday morning addressing the incident and said he will continue to assist the HPD along with victims’ families amid the tragic incident. Saturday’s festival was also canceled due to the numerous injuries and deaths on Friday evening.
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) November 6, 2021