said Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee, who's representing the family of a 21-year-old man who was among those killed. Finner visited Scott and his security chief in Scott's trailer before the concert to discuss public safety concerns. Finner said he met with Scott before concert because "I'm the kind of chief who likes to talk to people." Houston police had 530 officers at Astroworld, increased from 170 when the festival began three years ago, Finner said. Asked whether it was appropriate for Houston police to investigate colleagues who were providing off-duty security at Astroworld, Finner said, "Why is it not?

Source: Los Angeles Times November 11, 2021 16:06 UTC