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    Houston police say no need for outside probe of Astroworld deaths

    by Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times Nov 10, 2021 5 minutes

    HOUSTON — Houston Police Chief Troy Finner refused Wednesday to turn over to an outside agency a criminal investigation into Travis Scott's deadly Astroworld festival, even as he and other local officials faced criticism over their ties to the hometown rapper.

    During a briefing at police headquarters in downtown Houston, Finner said he's scheduled to meet Friday with local FBI officials about the investigation, but "to be clear, HPD homicide is investigating this case. We're taking the lead on it" and "those who need to be held accountable will be held accountable."

    "We're nowhere right now," Finner added. "I'm not against the independent investigation when it's warranted. It's not warranted right now."

    Critics have been calling for an independent investigation into the Friday festival after eight people died — ages 14 to 27 — and scores were injured in the melee. Two remained hospitalized in critical

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