9-Year-Old Boy Injured at Astroworld Dies, Family Says

A 9-year-old boy who was injured in a crowd crush at Astroworld on November 6 has died, his family tells ABC13. Ezra Blount had been in a coma on life support after being trampled in a crowd crush during Travis Scott’s headlining set. He is now the 10th victim to lose their life at the Houston festival; eight deaths were reported the night of the event, with a ninth victim succumbing to her injuries on November 11.

Travis Scott, his label Cactus Jack, Live Nation, ScoreMore, and Drake—who made a surprise appearance during Scott’s set—were sued for their involvement in the tragedy immediately following the festival. Hundreds of attendees have since filed suit, including Blount’s family. Scott has offered refunds on all tickets sold, and says he will cover the funeral costs for the families of those who died.

Ben Crump, Alex and Bob Hilliard, and Paul Grinke—the attorneys representing Ezra Blount and his family—shared the following statement on the boy’s death:

The Blount family tonight is grieving the incomprehensible loss of their precious young son. This should not have been the outcome of taking their son to a concert, what should have been a joyful celebration. Ezra’s death is absolutely heartbreaking. We are committed to seeking answers and justice for the Blount family. But tonight we stand in solidarity with the family, in grief, and in prayer.