Astroworld Tragedy Final Report (Redacted)
Astroworld Tragedy Final Report (Redacted)
Astroworld Tragedy Final Report (Redacted)
1490724-21 ORIG
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Reported Date
11/05/2021
Offense Report Title
Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Officer Name
CATEN, J M
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 ORIG 11/05/2021 21:30
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type Special Event Code
4860 Travis Scott Astroworld Festival
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time Primary Unit
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30 3451
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Second Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
SIMMONS, T R / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Weather Estimated Loss Value
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful Clear None or Not Applicable
Language Translator Gang Crime Hate Crime Family violence Foster Care Facility Mental Illness Metal Theft Offense County
No Translator Used No No No No No No Harris County
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 09:40:57
# Offenses Offense Description
1 0103 Crim Negligent Homic
Person Summary
Invl Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI) MNI
COM 1 I RODRIGUEZ,BRIANNA 4786509
Race Sex DOB
W F
Invl Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI) MNI
COM 2 I HILGERT,JOHN 4786514
Race Sex DOB
W M
Invl Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI) MNI
COM 3 I ACOSTA AVILA,AXEL BELTASAR 4787527
Race Sex DOB
W M
Invl Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI) MNI
COM 4 I JURINEK,JACOB 4786517
Race Sex DOB
W M
Invl Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI) MNI
COM 5 I PATINO,FRANCO 4786585
Race Sex DOB
W M
Invl Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI) MNI
COM 6 I DUBISKI,MADISON 4786587
Race Sex DOB
W F
Invl Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI) MNI
COM 7 I PENA,RODOLFO 4786588
Race Sex DOB
W M
Invl Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI) MNI
COM 8 I BAIG,MIRZA DANISH 4786589
Race Sex DOB
A M
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0001 11/06/2021 04:56
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type Special Event Code
4860 None
Address City
1 NRG PARK Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
SIERRA, A / Central - Days - Patrol
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
SIERRA, A / Central - Days - Patrol
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Offense County
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful Harris County
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 08:42:24
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNR
BWC Video(s)
Body Video Not Reviewed
Brief Summary
See narrative.
Narrative
========== Supplement ==========
I, officer A. Sierra (payroll number: riding unit 85B12V on 11/06/2021 at 0205 hours was dispatched to
8686 Kirby Drive in regards to a Special Assignment/ Other call.
I arrived on scene at 0225 hours with civilian advocate named Gina Huery. I learned that there have been several
victims, both injured and deceased, from being in an overcrowded space and trampled on during a live
performance at 1 NRG Park. Furthermore, that this Kirby Drive location is being utilized as a base to have
concerned relatives of these persons check in on their status. I remained on scene with several advocates and
ensured that all received services and resources accordingly. I also assisted with answering phone calls and
checking lists as persons entered the building.
I, wore a department-issued body camera during my time on scene, but did not activate it as police action was not
taken.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0002 11/06/2021 06:01
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
MEEK, K L / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
MEEK, K L / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
08:44:20
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNR
BWC Video(s)
Body Video Not Reviewed
Brief Summary
Ben Taub Hospital follow-up
Narrative
******************************
Ben Taub hospital
Sergeant K. L. Meek/#
Homicide Division, Squad 8
Case: 1490724-21
11/6/2021
******************************
I, Sergeant K. L. Meek/squad 8, along with Detective S. Overstreet of the Homicide Division traveled to Ben Taub
hospital on 11/06/2021 at approximately 12:53 a.m. to conduct a follow-up investigation in response to the Travis
Scott concert fatalities. We arrived at the hospital at approximately 1:03 a.m.. We met with Ruth Mudgett, charge
nurse of the Ben Taub emergency room, who escorted me to a living patient that I observed laying on a hospital
bed and wearing a hospital gown in the hallway of the triage area. She advised he was transported by Hfd ems
#08 and cpr had been performed on him in the field but as of this point he was in stable condition. Nurse Mudgett
also advised us of two deceased patients who were transported from the concert that had already been moved to
the morgue in the hospital. (Detective Overstreet gathered the details of these patients/see supplement)
I attempted to interview the living patient and get the details of possibly why he was transported and what
transpired. The following is what I learned about the identification of the living patient:
Arturo Sanchez
Dob:
Driver's license:
Transported to Ben Taub hospital by Hfd ems #08
I attempted to interview Arturo about the events that occurred and Arturo was able to say that he was trampled on
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and someone saved his life by pulling him up off the ground. I observed Arturo to be in major pain as he was
crying and moaning often. I observed Arturo to continuously grab for his chest with both his hands and he had alot
of body movement. I asked Arturo about possibly taking narcotics and he was able to mumble "Molly" to me.
Arturo did state he was from the Dallas area and attended the concert with his cousin Karina and another friend.
Arturo was able to provide his mothers phone number as , who lives in the Dallas area.
Arturo was not able to provide any further information or details. I did observe he was in alot of pain and in a
confused state of mind possibly high from some sort of narcotic, at one point asking me if he was dead. I observed
visible bruising on his chest and arms. The attending physician, Dr J. Mejia, stated he was going to survive his
injuries and the extent of internal injuries were not known at this time but that he would be sent to get xrays done.
I was able to reach,via cell phone, Mrs Sanchez at the number Arturo provided, and spoke to a sister. The sister
stated Arturo traveled to Houston from Dallas for the concert with his cousin Karina. I was provided the phone
number of Karina as . I was then able to reach Karina who stated she was the cousin of Arturo.
Karina stated she separated from Arturo to go to different stages at the event and when they were supposed to
meet up at a predetermined location and time, he never showed up. Karina stated a female called her from his cell
phone and stated she helped Arturo up when he was trampled on but that the ambulance took him away before
she could return his phone to him. Karina stated when she was with Arturo before they separated to go to
different stages he was not taking narcotics but he is known to take "Molly". Karina stated she was smoking
marijuana when she was separated from Arturo.
I notified Karina of Arturo's condition and whereabouts and thanked her for her time on the phone.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0003 11/06/2021 06:18
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
OVERSTREET, S C / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
OVERSTREET, S C / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
08:58:40
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Homicide Division Supplement - Ben Taub Hospital Follow-up
Narrative
*********************
Homicide Division
Supplement
Detective S. Overstreet
*********************
________________________________________
This supplement includes:
Introduction
Hospital
_______________________________________
Introduction:
On November 6th, 2021, I was notified by Sgt. J. Horn about an incident that occurred at the Astroworld Fest
located at 1 Reliant Parkway. I was told that numerous people were reported to have been transported to
different hospitals and were pronounced deceased upon arrival. Sgt. K. Meek and I were assigned to assist in the
investigation.
Hospital:
At 0053 hours we drove to Ben Taub Hospital and arrived at 0103 hours. We met with a nurse, Ruth Mudgett,
who told us that three people had been brought in that came directly from the event. She told us that one was still
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Reported Date
11/06/2021
Offense Report Title
Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Officer Name
HORN, J C
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0004 11/06/2021 06:19
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time Primary Unit
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30 3343
Officer Name / Employee# Division
HORN, J C / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
HORN, J C / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
08:59:21
Witness 1: VILLANUEVA,GREGORIO
Involvement Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI)
Witness 1 Individual VILLANUEVA,GREGORIO
MNI Race Sex DOB Age
4140304 White or White Hispanic Male 18
Hispanic Juvenile? Height Weight Hair Color Eye Color
Hispanic or Latino (Y) No 5'10" 287# Black Brown
RMS Transfer PRN RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
Successful 6017560 6017560 11/16/2021 07:20:50 11/06/2021
Type Dist/Beat
Home 6B10
Map Coordinates City Date
-95.37447/29.8538688 11/06/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # TX
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/06/2021
Type EMail
Other none
Witness 2: DELEON,MAKAYLA
Involvement Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI)
Witness 2 Individual DELEON,MAKAYLA
MNI Race Sex DOB Age
4786529 White or White Hispanic Female 16
Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
Hispanic or Latino (Y) Yes Successful 6017563
RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
6017563 11/16/2021 07:20:54 11/06/2021
Type Address Dist/Beat
Home HCSO
Map Coordinates City Date
-95.22178/29.9352647 11/06/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # TX
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/06/2021
Type EMail
Other none
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Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8069 11/06/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
210052438 1 1 JURINEK - IPHONE 13 (CHROME IN COLOR)
Typ Cat Article
Article Data Processing Equipment Cellphone/Smartphone and Accessories
Brand Model IBRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer
Apple IPHONE 13 Computer hardware, software 11/06/2021 06:28 Successful
Control Reported Date
1106210630 11/06/2021
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
MASS CASUALTY INITIAL HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
1 RELIANT PARKWAY
INCIDENT #1490724-21
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
BY: SERGEANT J. HORN
==============================================
THIS SUPPLEMENT INCLUDES:
1. INTRODUCTION / INITIAL INVESTIGATION
2. JACOB JURINEK - MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL INVESTIGATION
3. BRIANNA RODRIGUEZ - MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL INVESTIGATION
4. GREGORIO VILLANUEVA - WITNESS INTERVIEW
5. MAKAYLA DELEON - WITNESS INTERVIEW
6. FURTHER INVESTIGATION
Greg
Jerry
Freddy
Xavier
Mikalya
Taylia
Esther Rodriguez told us that Brianna was closest to Mikalya and Talia and believed that both of them were
outside (hospital).
I asked Esther Rodriguez if she knew where Brianna's cell phone and she stated that she did not know. Esther
Rodriguez said that there was nothing wrong with Brianna, that she did not do drugs to the best of her knowledge,
and that she was fine when she last saw her.
Detective Lafour took photos of Brianna with my Canon PowerShot Camera and provided Brianna's family with
her business card. We observed multiple bruises all over the complainants body.
FURTHER INVESTIGATION
After our hospital investigation, Detective Barrow advised me that he and Detective Caten were at the crime
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scene. I contacted Sergeant Hekimian (SIU) and he advised that his investigators would also meet at the crime
scene to exchange information, etc. We exchanged information and during that exchange, we were also that
concerned family members were near the command post which had been set up at the Wyndam Hotel (nearby).
Detective Barrow, Detective Caten, Detective Lafour, Detective Overstreet, Sergeant Meek, and I proceeded to
the Wyndam Hotel and we spoke with Lieutenant Pleasant, Commander Hardin, and Assistant Chief Tien. We
learned that there was a mother at the location who stated that she had not heard from her 14 year-old son.
Assistant Chief Tien provided us with a photo that was given to him by the 14 year-old's mother and after
Detective Lafour and I looked at the photo. We believed that the photo that we were shown matched the 1st
complainant that we saw at Memorial Hermann Hospital (please see Detective Lafour's supplement).
Commander Hardin also told me that the wristband on the complainant who was in Room EC410 was purchased
by Jacob Jurinek. I performed a search through CLEAR and other databases and saw that Jacob Jurinek was
associated with phone number . Using my city cell phone, I called phone number
and it called the cell phone that I had recovered from the second complainant. Based on other identifiers that I
received, we tentatively identified the complainant in Consult Room EC 410 as Jacob Jurinek .
I uploaded the photos that I took to HPD's Digitial Crime Scene and I submitted a digital forensics request for
Jacob Jurinek's cell phone.
Detectives Barrow and Caten would be the lead on this case. I provided them with my notes, interview, etc.
-
-
-
End of Supplement.
Narrative
MASS CASUALTY INITIAL HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
1 RELIANT PARKWAY
INCIDENT #1490724-21
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
BY: SERGEANT J. HORN
=================================================
THIS SUPPLEMENT INCLUDES:
1. INTRODUCTION / INITIAL INVESTIGATION
2. JACOB JURINEK - MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL INVESTIGATION
3. BRIANNA RODRIGUEZ - MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL INVESTIGATION
4. GREGORIO VILLANUEVA - WITNESS INTERVIEW
5. MAKAYLA DELEON - WITNESS INTERVIEW
6. FURTHER INVESTIGATION
Brianna @ 8:14 p.m.: I'm so glad I came Sadly I couldn't get my merch today since I've been watching
performance
Greg
Jerry
Freddy
Xavier
Mikalya
Taylia
Esther Rodriguez told us that Brianna was closest to Mikalya and Talia and believed that both of them were
outside (hospital).
I asked Esther Rodriguez if she knew where Brianna's cell phone and she stated that she did not know. Esther
Rodriguez said that there was nothing wrong with Brianna, that she did not do drugs to the best of her knowledge,
and that she was fine when she last saw her.
Detective Lafour took photos of Brianna with my Canon PowerShot Camera and provided Brianna's family with
her business card. Detective Lafour told me that she observed multiple bruises on Brianna's body.
FURTHER INVESTIGATION
After our hospital investigation, Detective Barrow advised me that he and Detective Caten were at the crime
scene. I contacted Sergeant Hekimian (SIU) and he advised that his investigators would also meet at the crime
scene to exchange information, etc. We were also told that a command post had been set up at the Wyndam
Hotel (nearby). Detective Barrow, Detective Caten, Detective Lafour, Detective Overstreet, Sergeant Meek, and I
proceeded to the Wyndam Hotel and we spoke with Lieutenant Pleasant, Commander Hardin, and Assistant Chief
Tien. We learned that there was a mother at the location who stated that she hasn't heard from her 14 year-old
son. Assistant Chief Tien provided us with a photo that was given to him by the 14 year-old's mother and after
Detective Lafour and I looked at the photo, we believed that he matched the 1st complainant that we saw at
Memorial Hermann Hospital (please see Detective Lafour's supplement).
Commander Hardin also told me that the wristband on the complainant's left wrist was purchased by Jacob
Jurinek. I performed a search through CLEAR and saw that Jacob Jurinek was associated with phone number
. Using my city cell phone, I called phone number and it ranged to the cell phone
that I had recovered from the second complainant that I saw who was in Consult Room EC 410. Based on other
identifiers that I received, we tentatively identified the complainant in Consult Room EC 410 as Jacob Jurinek .
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I uploaded the photos that I took to HPD's Digitial Crime Scene. Jacob Jurinek's cell phone was tagged into
HPD's Property Room by Detective Lafour. After it was tagged to the Property Room, I submitted
Detectives Barrow and Caten would be the lead on this case. I provided them with my notes, interview, etc.
-
-
-
End of Supplement.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0006 11/06/2021 17:55
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
SHEPHERD, B T / Downtown - Evenings - Patrol
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
SHEPHERD, B T / Downtown - Evenings - Patrol
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:01:33
# Offenses Offense Description
1 0103 Crim Negligent Homic
General or Other Involvement to Case 1: DOWLING,RICK
Involvement Invl No Type
General or Other Involvement to Case 1 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
DOWLING,RICK 4787064
Race Sex DOB Age Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
White or White Hispanic Male 59 No Successful 6017565
Citizen Of Nationality
United States - American Citizen American Nationality (United States)
RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
6017565 11/16/2021 07:21:05 11/06/2021
Type Address
Home
City Date
11/06/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/06/2021
Type EMail
Other UNKNOWN
Witness 1: JAY
Involvement Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI)
Witness 1 Individual JAY
MNI Race Sex
4787091 White or White Hispanic Male
Hispanic RMS Transfer PRN RMS Row D
Not Hispanic/Latino (N) Successful 6017566 6017566
RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
11/16/2021 07:21:14 11/06/2021
Type Address
Home UNKNOWN
City Date
11/06/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/06/2021
Type EMail
Other UNKNOWN
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0007 11/06/2021 20:21
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
MONTALVO, R / Homicide - Murder Squad 9 - Evenings
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
MONTALVO, R / Homicide - Murder Squad 9 - Evenings
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:02:12
General or Other Involvement to Case 1: MITCHELL,JOSHUA
Involvement Invl No Type
General or Other Involvement to Case 1 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
MITCHELL,JOSHUA 4787240
Race Sex DOB Age Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
White or White Hispanic Male 36 No Successful 6017572
RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
6017572 11/16/2021 07:21:30 11/06/2021
Type Address Dist/Beat
Home OOJ
Map Coordinates City Date
-95.30082/29.536265 11/06/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # TX
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/06/2021
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Joshua Mitchell Interview
NRG Surveillance
Narrative
On November 6, 2021, Detective E. Martinez and I were tasked with going to the following address:
The home is the registered address of Joshua Mitchell, DOB: , DL# We were told that he
was the security guard that was drugged at the concert and was revived with Narcan by paramedics. No one was
at the residence when we arrived, but we were able to reach Joshua at his cell phone number, .
Joshua stated he works as an A/C technician and he was not at the concert last night at all.
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We were then tasked with picking up surveillance video from NRG park. We met with Frank who called me from
He provided us with a USB of various camera angles showing the concert. I took custody of the
USB and placed it in Commander Deese's office, per his request.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0008 11/06/2021 20:51
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
MILLHOLLON, J C / CF - Admin - Lieutenant
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
MILLHOLLON, J C / CF - Admin - Lieutenant
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:02:48
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8018 11/06/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
210052506 1 1 EM1:MEDICAL BRACELET
Typ Cat Article
Article Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Other Item Not Listed
Brand BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control
Other - Not In List Other 11/06/2021 20:52 Successful 1106212109
Reported Date
11/06/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
2 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8019 11/06/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
210052506 2 1 EM3:UNIVERITY ID
Typ Cat Article
Article Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Other Item Not Listed
Brand BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control
Other - Not In List Other 11/06/2021 20:53 Successful 1106212109
Reported Date
11/06/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
3 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8020 11/06/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
210052506 3 1 EM4:NEVADA DL
Typ Cat Article
Article Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Other Item Not Listed
Brand BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control
Other - Not In List Other 11/06/2021 20:53 Successful 1106212109
Reported Date
11/06/2021
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0009 11/06/2021 21:35
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 09:07:21
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Narrative
On 11/6/2021, Evidence Technician Jason Burnham, Item Submitted into Property, Items were signed for by
"[ Jaclyn Millhollon". Item 002 PRESEALED SE EM1:MEDICAL BRACELET Item 003 PRESEALED SE
EM3:UNIVERITY ID Item 004 PRESEALED SE EM4:NEVADA DL Item 005 PRESEALED SE EM5:DISPOSABLE
CAMERA Item 006 PRESEALED SE EM6: VISA Item 007 PRESEALED SE EM7:TEXAS ID Item 008
PRESEALED SE EM8:CAR INSURANCE CARD Item 009 PRESEALED SE EM9:COVID CARD Item 010
PRESEALED SE EM11:APPLE WATCH-GRAY Item 011 PRESEALED SE EM12:APPLE WATCH-PINK Item 012
PRESEALED SE EM13:COVID CARD Item 013 PRESEALED SE EM14:SCHOOL ID Item 014 PRESEALED ME
EM15:BAG WITH CONTENTS-FANNY PACK Item 015 PRESEALED SE EM16:EMPLOYEE ID Item 016
PRESEALED SE EM33:WALLET WITH CONTENTS Item 017 EM33: $23 US CURRENCY CASH Item 018
RESEALED SE EM34:APPLE WATCH-BLACK NO BAND Item 019 PRESEALED SE EM36:BROKEN LOCK Item
020 PRESEALED SE EM37:PA ID Item 021 PRESEALED SE EM41:COVID CARD Item 022 PRESEALED SE
EM42:VIP PASS Item 023 PRESEALED SE EM43:PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID Item 024 PRESEALED SE
EM44:VIP PASS Item 025 PRESEALED SE EM47:LOCK Item 026 PRESEALED SE EM48:COIN PURSE WITH
ID Item 027 PRESEALED SE *BLOOD*EM49:FACE MASK WITH POSSIBLE BLOOD Item 028 PRESEALED SE
*BLOOD* EM50:POSSIBLE BLOOD DNA SWAB Item 029 PRESEALED SE EM52:NARCAN WRAPPER Item
030 PRESEALED SE EM54:DISPOSABLE CAMERA Item 031 PRESEALED SE EM60:APPLE WATCH Item 032
PRESEALED SE COVID CARD Item 033 PRESEALED ME COVID TEST Item 034 PRESEALED SE WALMART
ID Item 035 PRESEALED SE CAPITAL ONE CARD
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0010 11/06/2021 23:44
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
MILLHOLLON, J C / CF - Admin - Lieutenant
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
MILLHOLLON, J C / CF - Admin - Lieutenant
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:06:47
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8035 11/06/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
210052522 1 29 (29) ENVELOPES OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING
Typ Cat Article
Article Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Other Item Not Listed
Brand BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control
Other - Not In List Other 11/06/2021 23:44 Successful 1106212345
Reported Date
11/06/2021
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
CSU PROPERTY REPORTS. SEE LIMS FOR MORE INFO.
Narrative
CSU PROPERTY REPORTS. SEE LIMS FOR MORE INFO.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0011 11/07/2021 00:36
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BUSACK, K A / Houston Forensic Science LGC
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BUSACK, K A / Houston Forensic Science LGC
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:08:12
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Vehicle Examination Bld-HPD Prop Lock Box 8036 11/07/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description Typ
210052526 1 EM2: PILLS WITH PILL BOTTLE-106.79 GRAMS W/PACKGNG Drug
Cat Article IBRS Type
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Drugs/Narc Drugs, narcotics
Drug Type Weight Measure Entered Date Entered Time
Unknown or Other Type Drugs 106.790 Gram 11/07/2021 00:37
RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Successful 1107210051 11/07/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
2 Vehicle Examination Bld-HPD Prop Lock Box 8037 11/07/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description Typ
210052526 2 EM46: BAG W/UNK SUBSTANCE-9.25 GRAMS W/PACKAGING Drug
Cat Article IBRS Type
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Drugs/Narc Drugs, narcotics
Drug Type Weight Measure Entered Date Entered Time
Unknown or Other Type Drugs 9.250 Gram 11/07/2021 00:38
RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Successful 1107210051 11/07/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
3 Vehicle Examination Bld-HPD Prop Lock Box 8038 11/07/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description Typ
210052526 3 EM23: BAG W/UNK SUBSTANCE-3.67 GRAMS W/PACKAGING Drug
Cat Article IBRS Type
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Drugs/Narc Drugs, narcotics
Drug Type Weight Measure Entered Date Entered Time
Unknown or Other Type Drugs 3.670 Gram 11/07/2021 00:39
RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Successful 1107210051 11/07/2021
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0012 11/07/2021 01:24
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
HORNE, H D / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
HORNE, H D / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:08:40
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Investigation Homicide
1 Reliant Parkway
November 7, 2021
===============================================================
Follow-up Investigation | Sunday, November 7th, 2021
Officer H. Horne | Homicide Division, Murder Squad 8
===============================================================
The Disposition
===============================================================
Narrative
Investigation Homicide
1 Reliant Parkway
November 7, 2021
===============================================================
Follow-up Investigation | Sunday, November 7th, 2021
Officer H. Horne | Homicide Division, Murder Squad 8
===============================================================
The Disposition
===============================================================
I delivered the hard drive and note to 1200 Travis - onto Homicide Commander Deese' desk per Sergeant
Jimenez.
Disposition
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0013 11/07/2021 01:02
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
HALE, K N / Midwest - Nights - Patrol
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
HALE, K N / Midwest - Nights - Patrol
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:09:39
# Offenses Offense Description
1 0103 Crim Negligent Homic
Complainant 1: ACOSTA AVILA,AXEL BELTSASAR
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 1 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
ACOSTA AVILA,AXEL BELTSASAR 4787527
Race Sex DOB Age
White or White Hispanic Male 21
Hispanic Juvenile? Height Weight Hair Color Eye Color
Hispanic or Latino (Y) No 5'08" 498# Black Brown
RMS Transfer Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Means of Attack Domestic Violence? Sexual Assault?
Successful 11/07/2021 21 Non-resident Unknown No No
Type Address
Home
City Date
11/07/2021
Type
Work / Business
Address City
State Date
11/07/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # WA
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/07/2021
Type EMail
Home na
IBRS Info
Victim Invl No N BRS
1 09B 34
Related Offenses Aggravated Homicide
09B Other Negligent Killings
INTRODUCTION:
=============
I, Officer K. Hale, and Officer A. Espinoza assigned to Midwest Patrol while riding in a marked patrol vehicle as
HPD unit #18F34K at 2342 hours on 11/6/2021 was dispatched to a MISSING/PERSON call at
We arrived at approximately 2344 hours and spoke with the reportee who gave us his statement and information
and then gave us the information to contact the missing person's father.
COMPLAINANT STATEMENTS:
=======================
Complainant #1
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We then contacted missing person's and advised Officer Gantz that we would be completing a report for the
complainant.
After calling the father back and forth throughout the call, the father called officers back and advised that his sister
had found an unidentified male's photo on the Harris County Forensic Science Center's website and that the male
is his son, Axel Acosta. He asked that the Hotel hold onto his son's belongings until he can come to retrieve the
items in person.
I then called homicide back and advised them that the male had been identified as deceased and was not missing
and were advised to solely complete a supplement report and advise the father to contact the forensic science
center. I then called Missing Person's and advised them about the missing person being located and identified as
a deceased person.
We then advised the father to contact the forensic science center regarding his son.
We also called the Hotel and advised them to hold onto the complainant's belongings until the father can arrive to
retrieve them.
We provided the father with the incident number and then completed this supplement report.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0014 11/08/2021 09:37
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BERTRAND, B A / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BERTRAND, B A / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:12:08
# Offenses Offense Description
1 0103 Crim Negligent Homic
Complainant 1: WILLIAMS-ALEXANDER,BRIAN
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 1 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
WILLIAMS-ALEXANDER,BRIAN 4789080
Race Sex DOB Age
Black, Black Hispanic or African American Male 25
Hispanic Juvenile? Weight Hair Color Eye Color Complex
Not Hispanic/Latino (N) No 150# Brown Brown Medium
RMS Transfer PRN RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age
Successful 6017581 6017581 11/16/2021 07:22:50 11/08/2021 25
Residence Means of Attack Domestic Violence? Sexual Assault?
Resident Unspecified Tool No No
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/08/2021
Type EMail
Other none@none
IBRS Info
Victim Invl No N BRS
1 09B 34
Related Offenses Aggravated Homicide
09B Other Negligent Killings
Complainant 2: DUBISKI,MADISON ALEXIS
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 2 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
DUBISKI,MADISON ALEXIS 4786587
Race Sex DOB Age Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer
White or White Hispanic Female 23 Unknown No Successful
Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Means of Attack Domestic Violence? Sexual Assault?
11/08/2021 23 Resident Unspecified Tool/Unknown No No
Type ID No
Miscellaneous ID Cards (Not State Issued) ML21-5216
Type EMail
Other none@none
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0015 11/08/2021 10:41
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
MORENO, J / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
MORENO, J / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:12:53
# Offenses Offense Description
1 0103 Crim Negligent Homic
Complainant 4: PATINO,FRANCO
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 4 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
PATINO,FRANCO 4786585
Race Sex DOB Age Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer
White or White Hispanic Male 21 Unknown No Successful
Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Means of Attack Domestic Violence? Sexual Assault?
11/08/2021 21 Resident None or Not Applicable No No
Type ID No
Miscellaneous ID Cards (Not State Issued) ML21-5217
Type EMail
Other
IBRS Info
Victim Invl No N BRS
4 09B 34
Related Offenses Aggravated Homicide
09B Other Negligent Killings
Complainant 5: SHAHANI,BHARTI BHAGU
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 5 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI Race Sex
SHAHANI,BHARTI BHAGU 4789126 Asian Female
Hispanic RMS Transfer PRN RMS Row D
Not Hispanic/Latino (N) Successful 6017500 6017500
RMS Transfer Date Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Means of Attack Domestic Violence? Sexual Assault?
11/16/2021 07:23:38 11/08/2021 00 Resident Unknown No No
Type Address Dist/Beat
Home 12D50
Map Coordinates City Date
11/08/2021
Type EMail
Other unknown@hot/com
Phone Number:
Namrata stated she was with her sister at the concert. During the performance the crowd began to push forward.
According to Namrata she was in the middle of the audience floor. When the crowd began to push forward she
was able to get out of the crowd. Namrata said she lost sight of her sister, Bharti, and was not able to unite with
her. Namrata stated she began to contact the local hospitals and found Bharti had been transported to Methodist
Hospital.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0016 11/08/2021 11:00
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
WALKER, C E / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
WALKER, C E / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:13:25
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
This supplement contains:
1. Introduction
2. Hospital Investigation
Narrative
Incident #1490724-21
November 6, 2021
1 Reliant Parkway
Detective C. Walker
1. Introduction:
On Saturday, November 6, 2021, at approximately 0045 hours, I, Officer C. Walker ( assigned to the
Houston Police Department's Homicide Division - Special Investigations Unit - Squad 5, was at my residence
when I was contacted by Sergeant P. Buttitta ( in regards to a mass casualty incident. I was advised by
Sgt. Buttitta the incident under investigation occurred at the Astroworld Festival located at 1 Reliant Parkway, in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77054.
I was further advised one unknown child patient was transported to Texas Children's Hospital at 6621 Fannin
Street, and I was instructed to proceed to the location to follow-up. I left my residence at approximately 0105
hours, and I arrived at Texas Children's Hospital - West Tower Emergency Room at approximately 0120 hours.
2. Hospital Investigation:
MRN #3003133301
Bed - ICU 913
On my arrival, I spoke with the nursing staff at the Emergency Room and was directed to the Smith Legacy Tower
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ICU where I was met by Dr. Muhammad Umair Mian. Dr. Mian indicated an unknown black male was transported
to Texas Children's Hospital between 2200 and 2300 hours by a Harris County ambulance. At the time of his
arrival, the patient was in a state of cardiac arrest. The patient was revived and intubated. He arrived at the ICU
at approximately midnight.
Dr. Mian estimated the child's age based on his height at between ten and eleven years old. Preliminary testing
was performed on his urine which came back negative for the presence of alcohol. At the time of the initial
investigation, Dr. Mian had no explanation for the child's condition and was testing for infection.
I then contacted Sergeant Buttitta and was instructed to proceed to the scene where the incident occurred.
This concluded my involvement with this investigation.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0017 11/09/2021 08:11
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 09:14:20
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Narrative
On 11/9/2021, Criminalist Mary K. Childs-Henry, To Lab, Items were signed for by "Kathleen Terris -
Item 001 SE CONTAINS Apple~IPHONE 13~JURINEK - IPHONE 13 (CHROME IN COLOR) W/ BLACK CASE
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0018 11/09/2021 10:04
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
/ Narcotics - HISC - TNET - Lieutenant
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
/ Narcotics - HISC - TNET - Lieutenant
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
15:15:54
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0019 11/09/2021 10:07
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
/ Narcotics - HISC - TNET - Lieutenant
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
/ Narcotics - HISC - TNET - Lieutenant
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:15:18
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Drugs (Tagged in Drop Box) 8068 11/09/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Serial Number # Pieces Typ
210052891 1 44175 1 Drug
Cat Article IBRS Type
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Drugs/Narc Drugs, narcotics
Drug Type Weight Measure Entered Date Entered Time
Unknown or Other Type Drugs 0.100 Gram 11/09/2021 10:07
RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Successful 1109211030 11/09/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
2 Evidence - Item Left at Another Location 1 11/09/2021 No No
Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
tagged in "blocker locker" Narcotics Div 3rd Fl Article
Cat Article Brand
Office Equipment(Photocopiers/Typewriters) Cell Phone Unknown Brand
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer
Portable Electronic Communications 11/09/2021 10:23 Successful
Control RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
1109211026 4202575 11/16/2021 07:25:25 11/09/2021
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
1 tablet and 1 cell phone recoverd from compl Patino and tagged.
Narrative
I , am currently assigned to the Narcotics Division and supervise the overdose investigation squad.
At about 1 am on Saturday 11-6-21 I received a call from Commander Hardin requesting that the Overdose
Investigation squad respond to the hospitals and start investigating several possible fatal overdoses related to the
Astroworld concert at NRG stadium. I called Sergeants and we divided up the hospitals
and responded. I went to Methodist Hospital.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0020 11/08/2021 13:00
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 09:16:25
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Narrative
On 11/8/2021, Evidence Tech. Christina Cuellar, Item Submitted into Narc Evid Receiving Item 036 Unknown or
Other Type Drugs~PLASTIC BAG WITH PILL BOTTLE AND APPROX 55 PILLS; PLASTIC BAG CONTAINING
CRACKED VAPE EN ; PLAS BAG W/ NARCAN SPRAY DISPENSER; CARTRIDGE; PLAS BAG WITH PLAS
BAG CONTAINING UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE; PLASTIC BAG WITH RESIDUE; Item 037 Unknown or Other
Type Drugs~SEALED SHARPS CONTAINE WITH SYRINGE Item 038 Unknown or Other Type Drugs~PLAS
BAG WITH BAG CONT RESIDUE; PLAS BAG WITH BLUE PLAS BAG WITH RESIDUE; PLASTIC BAG WITH
BLACK BAG WITH RESIDUE; PLAS BAG WITH PLAS BAG WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE; PLAS BAG WITH
PLAS BAG WITH RESIDUE; PLAS BAG WITH VAPE PEN; Item 039 Unknown or Other Type Drugs~6.780
Gram~PLAS BAG WITH VACUUM SEAL PLAS BAG WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE; PLAS BAG WITH EMPTY
CONT. WITH RESIDUE; PLAS BAG WITH PLAS BAG CON RESIDUE; PLAS BAG WITH 2 PLAS CONTAINER
CONT. RESIDUE;
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0021 11/10/2021 09:52
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
WILKER, D S / Homicide - Support
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
WILKER, D S / Homicide - Support
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:17:03
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Narrative
On, Monday, November 08, 2021, I, Administrative Associate, D. S. Wilker, currently assigned to the
Administrative Support Unit of the Homicide Division, received an Open Records Unit request from C. German as
signed to the Open Records Unit. The request was for a copy of Incident number 1490724-21. A copy of the
report was created for C. German, of the Open Records Unit for handling according to the covenants of the Texas
Open Records Act
~~~~~~~~End of Supplement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0022 11/11/2021 21:24
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
SUTTON, E T / Tactical Ops - SWAT - Squad B
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
SUTTON, E T / Tactical Ops - SWAT - Squad B
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:17:32
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVY
BWC Video(s)
Body Video Reviewed
Brief Summary
SWAT sUAS (Drone) Supplement. See Narrative.
Narrative
SWAT sUAS SUPPLEMENT / Travis Scott Astroworld Festival at NRG Park
**************************************************************
Officer E. T. Sutton - Unit 1633 / Employee
Tactical Operations Division / SWAT Detail
Case # 1490724-21 - Investigation Homicide
sUAS Platform
Report Officer Printed At
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1.FLIR SkyRanger R70 (HPD-1)
2.FLIR SkyRanger R70 (HPD-2)
Prior to this event, a LAANC waiver was requested through the FAA Drone Zone to fly in the Hobby Airport
controlled airspace. This is required for any sUAS operations being conducted in a controlled air space. The
request was authorized inside the following parameters: from Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1200 hours through
November 7, 2021 at midnight, flying at 300 ft. AGL (above ground level) and below, and able to fly during night
time hours with anti-collision lights. This was done under my Part 107 certification. (Reference Number -
2021-P107-CSA-26998)
1200 hours
**********
The sUAS team set up operations in NRG Park's Teal Parking Lot (southeast section of lot). The team
conducted multiple flights throughout the day and evening. All flights were coordinated with Special Operations
Division's on site command post. The command post was able to monitor flights with the FLIR Squad View
application.
At approximately 2203 hours, the Command Post advised that drone operations were not needed any longer. All
the captured data (flight logs, video, and pictures) were uploaded to the sUAS tablet. The flight logs were later
uploaded into the FLIR Electronic Log Book (ELB). All pictures and videos captured during the flights were later
copied onto a CD for evidence and given to Commander K Deese of the Homicide Division.
11-09-2021 / Tuesday
******************
On 11-09-2021, Officer Matt Hurban delivered the CD with all the pictures and videos captured from the Travis
Scott Astroworld Festival at NRG Park to Commander Deese of the Homicide Division.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0023 11/12/2021 00:04
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
MILLHOLLON, J C / CF - Admin - Lieutenant
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
MILLHOLLON, J C / CF - Admin - Lieutenant
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:18:02
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8070 11/12/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
210053327 1 1 EM5 - WALLET W/ID
Typ Cat Article
Article Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Other Item Not Listed
Brand BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control
Other - Not In List Other 11/12/2021 00:04 Successful 1112210008
Reported Date
11/12/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
2 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8071 11/12/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
210053327 2 1 EM10: SCHOOL ID-IRVIN RODRIGUEZ
Typ Cat Article
Article Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Other Item Not Listed
Brand BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control
Other - Not In List Other 11/12/2021 00:05 Successful 1112210008
Reported Date
11/12/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
3 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8072 11/12/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
210053327 3 1 EM29:BLACK CUT TANK TOP
Typ Cat Article
Article Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Other Item Not Listed
Brand BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control
Other - Not In List Other 11/12/2021 00:06 Successful 1112210008
Reported Date
11/12/2021
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0024 11/12/2021 00:38
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 09:18:42
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Narrative
On 11/12/2021, Evidence Technician Carlos Munguia, Item Submitted into Property, Items were signed for by
"[ Jaclyn Millhollon". Item 041 SE PRESEALED~~EM5 - WALLET W/ID Item 042 SE
PRESEALED~~EM10: SCHOOL ID-IRVIN RODRIGUEZ Item 043 PRESEALED BROWN PAPER
BAG~~EM29:BLACK CUT TANK TOP Item 044 PRESEALED BROWN PAPER BAG~~EM30: BLACK CUT
HOODIE Item 045 ME PRESEALED~~TWENTY-NINE (29) ENVELOPES OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0025 11/12/2021 03:33
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
LAFOUR, C M / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
LAFOUR, C M / Homicide - Murder Squad 8 - Nights
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:19:34
Witness 1: VILLANUEVA,GERARDO A
Involvement Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI)
Witness 1 Individual VILLANUEVA,GERARDO A
MNI Race Sex DOB Age
4100164 White or White Hispanic Male 18
Hispanic Juvenile? Height Weight Hair Color Eye Color
Hispanic or Latino (Y) No 5'08" 245# Black Brown
RMS Transfer Reported Date
Successful 11/12/2021
Type Address Dist/Beat
Home 6B10
Map Coordinates City Date
11/12/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # TX
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/12/2021
Type EMail
Other none
Witness 2: CRUZ,AYDEN
Involvement Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI)
Witness 2 Individual CRUZ,AYDEN
MNI Race Sex DOB Age
4793622 White or White Hispanic Male 18
Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
Hispanic or Latino (Y) No Successful 6017603
RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
6017603 11/16/2021 07:26:12 11/12/2021
Type Address Dist/Beat
Home 2A20
Map Coordinates City State Z P Code Date
Houston Texas 77009 11/12/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # TX
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/12/2021
Type EMail
Other none
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Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Homicide Investigation
HPD case#1490724-21
Saturday November 6, 2021
1 Reliant Parkway
*************************
Supplement by Det. C. LaFour, Murder Squad 8
This supplement includes:
1. Introduction
2. Hospital investigation
3. Gerardo Villanueva-witness
4. Ayden Cruz-witness
5. Return to office
Narrative
1. INTRODUCTION
On Saturday November 6, 2021 at approximately 12:20 AM, I, Detective C. LaFour payroll# unit 3324 who
is assigned to the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, Murder Squad 8, was notified by Sergeant J.
Horn of a mass casualty scene with at least eight deceased victims from possible overdose located at multiple
hospitals. I learned the scene was located at 1 Reliant Parkway Houston, Harris County, Texas. The Astroworld
festival event was at this location. I knew Sgt. M. Arrington was working the festival and I called him at
approximately 12:25 AM to secure the scene. He informed me the festival had ended for the night and he was
leaving the location but he provided me Sgt. Casser's phone number and informed me he was in
charge of the night shift officers who were securing the gates to the festival. I provided this information to Sgt.
Simmons who was going to notify Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow to conduct the scene investigation.
It was determined that I along with Sgt. Horn would conduct the Memorial Hermann Hospital investigation while
Detective S. Overstreet and Sgt. K. Meek would conduct the Ben Taub Hospital investigation.
2. HOSPITAL INVESTIGATION
I left the Homicide division at 1200 Travis Street at approximately 12:47 AM and arrived at 6411 Fannin Street,
Memorial Hermann-TMC Hospital at approximately 1 AM, where multiple complainants were transported. Sgt.
Horn and I entered through the ambulance emergency doors where we spoke with the security guard who
directed us to the ER check-in desk and we spoke with Melanie. Melanie called the head nurse who was in charge
of the victims who were transported from the Astroworld festival. RN April Tinder greeted us and informed us
there was a total of four victims at this hospital and they were all deceased. April informed us they located two
possible identifications for two victims but the other two were unidentified at this time. April escorted us to each of
the victim's room where they were located so we could conduct our investigation. I documented two victims and
Sgt. Horn documented the other two victims, see his supplement for further details.
Deceased
Attending Physician: Dr. Bryon Cotton
Medical Record# 49096216-7500
Time of death: 10:52 PM
ML#21-5219
On November 6, 2021 at 1:22 AM April escorted us to the Duke Room S1:107 where the first victim was located. I
observed a tall slim build young white male laying on a gurney centered in the room covered by a white sheet. I
put on gloves and pulled down the white sheet to take pictures of the body. The head of the complainant was at
the top of the bed, he had a tube in his mouth, his feet towards the bottom with both arms down with his hands
resting on his stomach area. I took twelve pictures of the complainant. RN April advised the complainant made no
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Narrative
voice recorder and a copy will be kept with the case file.
Gerry said he knows Brianna and they have been friends for seven years. Gerry said he arrived at the festival
around 10 AM and Brianna arrived separate but they met up with a group of friends who he named off: Greg (his
brother), a different Greg, Freddy, Xavier, Mykala, and Taylia. Gerry said around lunch they all went to get some
food and ate at different places. Gerry text Brianna around 3 PM to ask her where she was and they eventually
met up and were together until about 9 PM. Gerry asked Brianna if she wanted to come to the front with him but
she told him no she was going to stay with Xavier. Gerry said he knows Brianna to have Anxiety.
At this time the group splits up and he is no longer around Brianna because she went with Xavier. Gerry did not
believe Xavier was her boyfriend just a male friend who he described to be 17 years old, a black male light
skinned approximately 5'8 tall, slim build with blonde dreads wearing a Green Nike Hooded jacket (later during
the night he lost it and had no shirt), black Adidas pants, and black/white Vans. Gerry said he believed Xavier
attended the same high school as Brianna.
Gerry reported the concert was continuing as people were running around trying to get air, falling to the ground
passing out, and others were pushing each other to the ground. Gerry said Travis did not stop the music. Gerry
said at one point he fell to the floor and he was getting stepped on by unknown people. Gerry eventually was able
to get up and help other people and that is when he began looking for his friends. Gerry said he did not know what
happened to Brianna until his brother, Greg told him she was getting treated by medical staff. Gerry said the
ambulance transported her and he asked multiple times to go with her but they refused. Gerry provided Xavier's
phone number and said he left the hospital already. Gerry said he did not see Brianna take any
narcotics and he provided his identifying information.
[End of interview]
I did not speak with Xavier on this date to take a statement and I informed the lead investigators.
4. AYDEN CRUZ-WITNESS
Ayden Cruz
DOB:
Phone:
This interview with Ayden was conducted on Saturday November 6, 2021 at 2:33 AM located at 6411 Fannin
Street outside the ER. The following statement is paraphrased and it is not transcribed word for word. I recorded
his statement with my department issued digital voice recorder and a copy will be kept with the case file.
Ayden identified himself then began by showing me a video of where he was standing at during the concert.
Ayden sent me the video and it will be kept with the case file. Ayden said right when the show started there was a
lot of space but then it quickly became congested because people were pushing inward towards the main stage.
Ayden believes everyone was coming from the other stage to the main stage where Travis Scott was performing.
Ayden said Brianna was near him within an arm's length and he could see her. Ayden had his arms around his
girlfriend while Xavier had his arms around Brianna in their attempt to protect the girls from the crowd. Ayden
reported feeling his feet swept up off the floor and he fell down. Ayden said he felt like he was losing oxygen and
he began to yell for help as he fell to the ground. Ayden said he turned to survival mode to get himself out from
under people as he was getting stepped on and his feet began to hurt and he had to slip his shoes off to protect
his feet from being crushed. Ayden reported he saw Brianna go down towards the ground then he heard her voice
yelling "I can't breathe, I can't breathe!" Ayden said it did not help that the music continued on playing even
though it was clear people were being trampled on. Ayden said once he was able to get free he walked up the
ladder towards the camera personnel in attempt to stop the concert or to get Travis Scott's attention. Ayden said
Brianna and his group did not do any narcotics.
[End of interview]
5. RETURN TO OFFICE
Sgt. Horn and I left Memorial Hermann hospital and met Det. Caten and Det. Barrow at the scene. I provided Det.
Caten all the complainant's identifiers and information I received from the hospital. We all then relocated to 8686
Kirby Drive, the Wyndham Hotel where the command post was located. At this time investigators believe the first
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male decedent listed above to be John Hilgert, 14 years old, based on physical descriptions provided by the
parents. I then returned to the office where I gathered all my notes, audio recordings, and hospital pictures and
provided them to Caten and Barrow, Murder Squad 1 who will be the lead investigators in this case. I uploaded 32
pictures to digital crime system-data works.
End of supplement.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0026 11/12/2021 09:01
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
Division
Narcotics - Overdose Investigations Sq 27
Report Entered By / Employee#
/
Division Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
Narcotics - Overdose Investigations Sq 27 HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Successful 11/22/2021 09:20:03
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8075 11/12/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Serial Number
210053364 1 357-201-099-263-702
Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
white iphone, owner Franco Patino Article
Cat Article Brand Model
Office Equipment(Photocopiers/Typewriters) Cell Phone Apple IPHONE
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer
Portable Electronic Communications 11/12/2021 09:01 Successful
Control Reported Date
1112210904 11/12/2021
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
On 11/08/2021, a cell phone was submitted for analysis.
Narrative
On 11/08/2021, I Officer received a cell phone related to a criminal investigation from Sgt. J. Chambers.
The device, a white iPhone, IMEI: 357-201-099-263-702, (2021-181), was locked with a PIN code and no
extraction could be performed. The stored number on the SIM card was . The device was tagged
into Houston Police Department property room on 11/12/2021, and then checked out to be submitted for
.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0027 11/12/2021 09:38
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 09:20:38
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Narrative
On 11/12/2021, Evidence Technician Robert Lopez, Item Submitted into Property, Items were signed for by
"[ Matthew Dean. Lezak". Item 046 SE CONTAINS: white iphone, owner Franco Patino Serial
357-201-099-263-702
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0028 11/12/2021 09:39
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 09:21:09
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Narrative
On 11/12/2021, Evidence Technician Robert Lopez, Short Term Temp Checkout (14 days max), Items were
signed for by "Matthew Dean. Lezak - Item 046 SE CONTAINS: white iphone, owner Franco Patino
Serial 357-201-099-263-702
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0029 11/15/2021 12:21
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
WILKER, D S / Homicide - Support
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
WILKER, D S / Homicide - Support
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:21:36
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
1490724-21 MEO Inter-Agency Request ML# 21-5286 from A. Medina sent on November 15, 2021.
Narrative
1490724-21 MEO Inter-Agency Request ML# 21-5286 from A. Medina sent on November 15, 2021.
Monday, November 15, 2021, I, D. S. Wilker, Administrative Associate assigned to the Homicide Division,
received a request from the Medical Examiner's Office. They requested a copy of the HPD Homicide report
associated with ML# 21-4190, which equated to the HPD Incident number 1490724-21 requested by A. Medina
with the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office.
~~~~~~~~End of Supplement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0030 11/16/2021 08:51
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
WILKER, D S / Homicide - Support
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
WILKER, D S / Homicide - Support
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:22:01
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
1490724-21 MEO Inter-Agency Request ML# 21-5216 from K. Zwahr sent on November 15, 2021.
Narrative
1490724-21 MEO Inter-Agency Request ML# 21-5216 from K. Zwahr sent on November 15, 2021.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, I, D. S. Wilker, Administrative Associate assigned to the Homicide Division,
received a request from the Medical Examiner's Office. They requested a copy of the HPD Homicide report
associated with ML# 21-5216, which equated to the HPD Incident number 1490724-21 requested by K. Zwahr
with the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office.
~~~~~~~~End of Supplement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0031 11/16/2021 14:02
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type Special Event Code
4860 Travis Scott Astroworld Festival
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time Primary Unit
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/06/2021 14:30 1600
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CALABRO, T G / Tactical Ops - SWAT - Squad B
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CALABRO, T G / Tactical Ops - SWAT - Squad B
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:22:25
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVY
BWC Video(s)
Body Video Reviewed
Brief Summary
SWAT sUAS Supplement / Travis Scott Astroworld Festival at NRG Park
Narrative
SWAT sUAS SUPPLEMENT / Travis Scott Astroworld Festival at NRG Park
**************************************************************
Sergeant TG Calabro - Unit 1600 /
Tactical Operations Division / SWAT Detail
Case # 1490724-21 - Investigation Homicide
sUAS used for this operation was a FLIR Sky Ranger R70 (HPD2)
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Narrative
Upon arrival at the scene at approximately 1545 hours, I, along with Officer Sutton, met with HFSC Crime Scene
Investigator Oulton to discuss the operational plan of photographing Travis Scott Astroworld Festival scene at
NRG Park Yellow Parking Lot.
Areas of interest to be photographed:
Elevated main stage (stage 1) and surrounding area (front and back sections)
Ground level spectator area (temporary event flooring and grass field)
Two (2) AutoGrid flight plans were established to map the scene area of concern. Officers Sutton and Amato
were the sUAS pilots and Sergeant Calabro and Officer Hurban were the visual observers (see flight log forms for
specific information on the flights conducted).
sUAS Flights
***********
1634 hours / sUAS HPD-2
**********************
Officer Sutton - Pilot
Officer Hurban - Observer
Pictures Captured: 1011
Videos Captured: 0
Officer Sutton conducted two flights on the first AutoGrid flight plan of the scene.
All photographs taken on the two (2) AutoGrid flight plans were downloaded at the scene by Officer Amato and
turned over to HFSC Crime Scene Investigator Oulton.
End
*****
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0032 11/19/2021 10:33
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
COLLINSWORTH, H N / Houston Forensic Science LGC
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
COLLINSWORTH, H N / Houston Forensic Science LGC
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:22:53
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8076 11/19/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
210054525 1 ML21-5214: Morgue box with clothing Article
Cat Article Brand
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Clothing (Generic) No Brand
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Clothes, furs 11/19/2021 10:33 Successful 1119211039 11/19/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
2 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8077 11/19/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
210054525 2 ML21-5216: Morgue box with clothing Article
Cat Article Brand
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Clothing (Generic) No Brand
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Clothes, furs 11/19/2021 10:34 Successful 1119211039 11/19/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
3 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8078 11/19/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
210054525 3 ML21-5218: Socks Article
Cat Article Brand
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Clothing (Generic) No Brand
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Clothes, furs 11/19/2021 10:35 Successful 1119211039 11/19/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
4 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8079 11/19/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
210054525 4 ML21-5217: Morgue box with clothing Article
Cat Article Brand
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Clothing (Generic) No Brand
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Clothes, furs 11/19/2021 10:37 Successful 1119211039 11/19/2021
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0033 11/19/2021 10:46
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:23:20
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - J. Caten
1.) Introduction
2.) Initial Findings
3.) Harris County Emergency Corps
4.) SIU Investigator Meeting
5.) Homicide Investigator Meeting
6.) Meeting with Victim Families
7.) Victim's Services
8.) Returning to 1200 Travis
9.) Follow Up with Harris County Medical Examiner's Office
10.) HPD Report 1494310-21
11.) Meeting with Commander K. Deese
12.) Investigation Summary at this Point
13.) Hospital Follow Up
14.) End of Day One
1.) Introduction:
On November 6, 2021 at approximately 0045 hours, I, Detective J. Caten assigned to the Houston Police
Department's Homicide Division was contacted by Sgt. T. Simmons of HPD Homicide. I was off duty at the time.
He told me there have been reported nine dead from possible drug overdose sent to various hospitals from the
Astroworld Event. I got ready and contacted my partner; Detective M. Barrow to tell him we had a scene.
Sgt. T. Simmons told me the Harris County Crime Scene Unit (CSU) had already been called out to the scene. He
stated we should meet with HPD Sgt. Casares who was working an Extra Employment Job at the location. Sgt. T.
Simmons stated Assistant Chief B. Null made the request for Homicide to begin working the deaths. He stated we
would be supported by SIU (Special Investigations Unit) and Night Shift HPD Homicide.
2.) Initial Findings:
Detective M. Barrow and I decided to carpool to go straight to the scene. We first went to Orange Lot 10 located at
Holly Hall St and Fannin St near the Astrodome. We saw multiple HPD personnel at the lot. We asked where the
scene was and was told the scene would be on the west side of NRG. M. Barrow and I began traveling to Kirby Dr
and S Loop W Service Rd. We saw police lights at Wyndham Houston located at 8686 Kirby Dr. When we
arrived, we learned from patrol officers that the location is for the families of the missing / deceased / injured. I
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was contacted by CSU Lambert. She stated they had arrived on scene and found the possible scene. She stated
she met with Medical Personnel who had been working at a medical tent. She stated she asked the medics to
remain on scene to talk to Homicide and they refused. CSU Lambert stated she was concert evidence had been
lost and there was not any patrol officers on scene.
M. Barrow and I then responded to the Yellow Lot southwest at McNee Rd and southeast S Main St. I observed
the following:
The Astroworld Event was a large venue with carnival rides, concessions, stages, and other attractions. It was
mostly empty with various staff members walking around or stationed at the property. M. Barrow and I met with
SIU Detective Walker (PR# We walked the grounds and eventually saw multiple CSU vehicles in the
distance towards the southwest side of the Yellow Lot. M. Barrow and I met with CSU Lambert along with other
CSU personnel. CSU Lambert provided me a business card for:
3.) Harris County Emergency Corps:
Monty Northern
Director of Special Event
(California Resident)
I met with SIU Detective Bertrand (PR# He told me he went to HCA Houston Medical Center off of 1313
Hermann. He stated he met with:
Brian Williams-Alexander with date of birth ( ) . He was discharged. Per nurse, Tox came back clean
with .1 alcohol content. Took two shots of tequila. MRN BP00033377 from Chicago.
Madison Dubiski (ML 21-5216)
W/F DoB:
MRN: BP00033376
Brother came and said she was pushed down. He stated they got separated. Viewed an abrasion on the temple.
No drug use or alcohol per brother. Nurse would not provide contact for the family.
Stennis Patrick
MRN BP00033375
Marijuana and alcohol reported. Was discharged before SIU arrived.
SGT. P.S. Buttitta from SIU went straight to NRG.
5.) Homicide Investigator Meeting:
I learned the following from Sgt. Meek, Sgt. J. Horn, Officer C. Lafour, Detective S. Overstreet:
Ben Taub Hospital
One deceased (Nurses did not see trauma)
Possible OD
Rodolfo Pena
MRN 081159149
Next of Kin - Maria Pena 1
Mirza Danish Baig
MRN 081159173
TDL
Olivia
Fashena Baig
Red mark on chest. No visible trauma
Smoking marijuana and took "molli" - Per friend
Arturo Sanchez
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Out of it. Possible trampled
Memorial Hermann (Texas Medical Center)
"John Doe"
W/M
Early 20's
MRN 49096216-7500
Time of Death 2252
April - Charge Nurse
Possible trampled visible. Dr. Bryan Cotton overseeing. Per doctor, could be a possible overdose.
MRN 49096211-7500
John Doe W/M
Pronounced 2257 per Dr. Chavez
Possible facial injuries. Had a cell phone. Possible overdose.
Fahin Shahria (later learned not to be this individual; TDL
MRN 49096214-7500
W/M
Dr. Redd
2257 time of death
Some bruising. Unknown medical problems
MRN 49096204-7500
Brianna Rodriguez
W/F DoB:
No phone. Most likely a trample victim. Scratches
After I spoke with HPD Homicide, I attempted to organize the victims. I learned:
One victim was intubated at Texas Children's Hospital
One victim was listed as "brain dead" at Methodist
Two deceased victims at Ben Taub Hospital
Four deceased at Memorial Hermann Hospital
One deceased at HCA in Park Plaza
6.) Meeting with Victim Families:
SIU, Night Shift Homicide, M. Barrow and I discussed the case thus far at the site. Night Shift Homicide, M.
Barrow and I went to the Family Re-Unite Center located at located at Wyndham Houston located at:
8686 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77045
Upon our arrival, I contacted the Medical Examiner's Office. I began the preliminary contact and spoke with
Karina. I told her that we had multiple deceased and she began investigating who would be assigned ML numbers
(ML is the case number a deceased is assigned for the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office). I told her that I
was meeting with possible family and would contact her back afterwards.
I met with Assistant Chief B. Tien and Lt. Pleasant with Victim Services. B. Tien and Pleasant told us one of the
possible victim's parents are inside the facility. B. Tien provided us with a photo of John Hilgert. We compared that
photo with one that Sgt. Horn had taken. The deceased male appeared to have the similar physical
characteristics and features as the photo the family had provided for John Hilgert.
Pleasant stated Nichole Hilgert (mother) said her son wore a James Avery necklace. That was consistent with the
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deceased at the hospital. M. Barrow and I told B. Tien that usually we wait for identification from the Medical
Examiner's Office for positive Identification. We run the risk of misidentifying people if it is premature. This the
case when the deceased is a juvenile and/or a person without governmental documentation. However, the
decision was made to tell Chris and Nichole Hilgert that we believe the deceased individual was their son due to
the photo and clothing description in order to lessen the worrisome burden of the unknown as it could take days
for the Medical Examiner's Office to come back with a positive Identification.
M. Barrow, C. Lafour, Pleasant, B. Tien, Officer A. Sierra, and I met with John Hilgert's parents in a private room
and relayed the news that their son was a possible victim. We provided them with contact to the Medical
Examiner's Office, this case number and my contact information. We told them that there is not much they could
do at this point due to us telling them prematurely that their son had passed but not fully identified.
John Hilgert's parents requested to see the body. I later spoke with the Medical Examiner's Office who spoke with
the Charge Nurse at Memorial Hermann.
They stated the charge nurse would allow them to see the body.
7.) Victim's Services:
M. Barrow and I met with Victim's Services. Their task was to speak with families and friends of possible lost loved
ones. We worked with them in the early parts of this investigation by providing identification of deceased and
possible contacts.
8.) Returning to 1200 Travis:
M. Barrow and I returned to our office. We began notifying Chain of Command, requesting subpoenas, requesting
911 calls, requesting HFD run sheets. All of this is customary for a "normal" homicide investigation. Due to the
severity of the incident, I sent the following list to Chief Finner:
Reported:
Texas Children's Hospital: 1 Intubated
Methodist: 1 Deceased, 1 on Life Support
Ben Taub: 2 Deceased
Memorial Hermann: 4 Deceased
HCA (Park Plaza): 1 Deceased
Total: 8 Deceased; 2 on Life Support
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
John Hilgert (Deceased) ML 21-5219
W/M DoB:
MRN 49096216-7500
Time of Death 2252
Dr. Bryan Cotton
Pronounced 2252
**John Doe** (Deceased) ML 21-5218
W/M
MRN 49096211-7500
Unknown if OD or Trampled Victim
Pronounced 2257
Fahin Shahriar (Deceased) ML 21-5220
W/M DoB:
MRN 49096214 - 7500
Dr. Reddy
Pronounced 2257
Some Bruising.
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- Emergency Contacts
Brianna Rodriguez (Deceased) ML 21-5221
W/F DoB:
Bruising and Scratches
Possible Contact
Methodist - Texas Medical Center
Franco Patino (Deceased) ML 21-5217
W/M DoB:
(Per M.E. - Identified by DL in pocket)
**Jane Doe** (Life Support)
Middle Eastern Female
Jeremy Brandon Cortinas (Released)
MRN BP00033377
Madison Dubiski (Deceased) ML 21-5216
W/F DoB:
MRN BP00033376
Patrick Stennis (Discharged)
DoB:
MRN BP00033375
Marijuana and Alcohol detected. Released before SIU arrived.
Ben Taub
Rodolfo Pena (Deceased) ML 21-5214
DoB:
MRN 081159149
**Possible OD**
Contact - Maria Pena (
Mirza Danish Baig (Deceased) ML 21-5213
DoB:
MRN 081159173
TDL
Contact - Oliva ( & Fashena Baig (
(This list was the first draft. Also, if the list mentions "possible OD". That is not concrete information provided by
doctors or the medical examiner's office. That is speculation due to a preliminary investigation. This list was for
law enforcement personnel only and was in the early stages of the investigation. If the victim was listed as a
possible overdose, it was due to lack of injuries observed and that this scene was initially believed to be multiple
victims of fentanyl.)
9.) Follow Up with Harris County Medical Examiner's Office:
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I called the Medical Examiner's Office and learned one of the victim's had Fahin Shahriar's wallet in a pocket. I
later learned from M.E. Investigator Karina that their office reached out to Fahin's family and learned Fahin was
okay. The family told the M.E. Investigators that Fahin was reporting his wallet stolen.
10.) HPD Report 1494310-21:
I read HPD report for Ezra Blount and his father.
11.) Meeting with Commander K. Deese:
I contacted my direct supervisor M. Brady and told him about our assignment (M. Brady's regular day off was
Saturday / Sunday so he was not at work). He stated he was coming in to assist. M. Barrow, M. Brady, and I met
with HPD Homicide Commander K. Deese to relay the information that we had initially received and to catch
everyone up with the investigation. We learned of HPD Personnel being at the scene and that Drake was the
"mystery guest". We learned of Alex Pollock being over Paradox ( ). We learned A.C. Satterwhite
and A.C. Skillern would be officers to speak with about the investigation. We also learned from Commander K.
Deese that there was a security guard that was allegedly pricked in the neck with an unknown substance. The
security guard was transported to a medical tent and upon revival with Narcan; told the medical personnel that he
was on parole, then left.
12.) Investigation Summary at this Point:
At this point of the investigation, we knew we had eight deceased, one declared "brain dead" and one intubated at
TCH. We were following leads of a male that was allegedly pricked in the neck with something that made him
pass out. We learned he was transported to the medical tent and when he came to, he told medical staff what had
happened. The individual was believed to be a security guard, stated he was on parole, and left the scene.
We knew of the fentanyl information provided by nightshift and believed it stemmed from this pricked in the neck
security guard. We knew that we had multiple interviews to conduct, records to subpoena, video footage to obtain.
I was in contact with Victim's Services as I was being asked updates for the deceased, next of kin, and whether or
not the next of kin had been notified of the deceased. I relayed the information the Medical Examiner's Office
takes time to completely identify some deceased.
M. Brady and I continued the investigation by following up with Fahin's wallet at Memorial Hermann.
13.) Hospital Follow Up:
M. Brady and I went to Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center. We spoke with security who spoke to
their authorities. We were told though the wallet was allegedly stolen per its owner, we were not able to obtain the
wallet without a subpoena in which we did not have.
M. Brady and I went to Texas Children's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center as I was unable to receive any
information on Ezra Blount over the phone. Upon our arrival, we were escorted to Ezra's room. I spoke with Ezra's
father and recorded our conversation via audio/video recording with my city issued cell phone. The recording was
as follows:
We then left Texas Children's and went to Methodist Hospital. There, I met with Medical Staff and learned Bharti
Shahani was listed as two individuals. M. Brady and I was escorted to Bharti's room and we met her father and
mother. We extended our condolences and I exchanged contact information with Bharti's father; Sunny Shahani
). He told us his daughter was accompanied by his nephew and her sister at the concert.
14.) End of Day One:
J. Caten, M. Barrow and M. Brady continued to discuss this investigation throughout the rest of the day
(11/06/2021). I began working this Supplement, going over my notes, and reviewing media information about the
case.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0034 11/19/2021 11:27
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/22/2021 09:26:48
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
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On 11/19/2021, Sr. Evidence Tech. Jesus M. Morillon, Item Submitted into Property, Items were signed for by
"Hailey Collinsworth - Item 048 PRESEALED BOX~~ML21-5214: Morgue box with clothing Item 049
PRESEALED BOX~~ML21-5216: Morgue box with clothing Item 050 PRESEALED ENV~~ML21-5218: Socks
Item 051 PRESEALED BOX~~ML21-5217: Morgue box with clothing Item 052 PRESEALED BOX~~ML21-5220:
Morgue box with clothing
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0035 11/21/2021 14:25
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
LOPEZ, A A / Homicide - Murder Squad 20 - Days
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
LOPEZ, A A / Homicide - Murder Squad 20 - Days
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Pending 11/22/2021
Approval Time
09:24:00
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Anonymous tip information
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Anonymous Tip:
On November 9, 2021, I, Sgt. A. Lopez with the Homicide Division received an anonymous tip for follow up
review. The tipster did not leave a name nor a call back number but stated before the show there was a group of
about 30 males having a meeting in the Panda Express and Chipotle parking lots near the stadium and believes it
to be related to the Astroworld Festival. No further details were provided as to how these individuals may have
been involved.
On November 21, 2021, I conducted a Google Maps search of the nearest Chipotle and Panda Express
restaurants near NRG Park and came across both restaurants located at 8505 Main St. which is about 0.8 miles
northwest of 1 Reliant Pkwy. I first called the Chipotle restaurant ( ) and did not receive an answer. I
then followed up with Panda Express ( ) and spoke with Christine who stated she was working the
night of the Astroworld Festival and did not recall seeing a group of approximately 30 males having a meeting in
their parking lot and that it appeared to be business as usual in and outside their establishment.
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Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0036 11/23/2021 08:14
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
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On 11/23/2021, Evidence Specialist - HFSC CSCM Courtney Cross, From Lab, Items were signed for by "Mary K.
Childs-Henry - Item 001 SE CONTAINS Apple~IPHONE 13~JURINEK - IPHONE 13 (CHROME IN
COLOR) W/ BLACK CASE Item 047 One external drive containing DFL examination of Item 001 (HPD 001)
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0037 11/26/2021 21:18
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat
HOMICIDE DIVISION Supplement Transfer Complete Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/26/2021 22:27:29
Complainant 1: ACOSTA AVILA,AXEL
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 1 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
ACOSTA AVILA,AXEL 4787527
Race Sex DOB Age
White or White Hispanic Male 21
Hispanic Juvenile? Height Weight Hair Color Eye Color
Hispanic or Latino (Y) No 5'08" 498# Black Brown
RMS Transfer Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Sexual Assault?
Successful 11/26/2021 21 Resident No
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # WA
Type ID No
Miscellaneous ID Cards (Not State Issued) ML21-5220
Type EMail
Other n/a
Death/Injury Investigation
ME Case No
ML21-5220
Injury Premise
CONCERT - ASTROWORLD
Complainant 2: SHAHANI,BHARTI
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 2 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI Race Sex
SHAHANI,BHARTI 4789126 Asian Female
DOB Age Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer
22 Not Hispanic/Latino (N) No Successful
Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Sexual Assault?
11/26/2021 22 Resident No
Type ID No
Miscellaneous ID Cards (Not State Issued) ML21-5286
Type EMail
Other n/a
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0038 11/30/2021 10:33
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CROSS, C C / Houston Forensic Science LGC
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CROSS, C C / Houston Forensic Science LGC
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/30/2021
Approval Time
10:35:28
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8082 11/30/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
210056102 1 ML21-5213; Fingernail Scrapings Article
Cat
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name
Article Brand IBRS Type Entered Date Entered Time
Postmortem Evidence Collection Kit No Brand Other 11/30/2021 10:33
RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Successful 1130211035 11/30/2021
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
2 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 8081 11/30/2021 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
210056102 2 ML21-5213; Morgue box w/ clothing Article
Cat Article Brand
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Clothing (Generic) No Brand
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Clothes, furs 11/30/2021 10:34 Successful 1130211035 11/30/2021
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Narrative
Evidence received from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science. Evidence received in a sealed condition
and repackaged in order to meet the Property Room standards. Supplement created to tag in evidence.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0039 11/30/2021 11:13
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Narrative
On 11/30/2021, Evidence Technician Michael Parker Jr, Item Submitted into Property, Items were signed for by
"Courtney Cross - Item 053 No Brand~~ML21-5213; Fingernail Scrapings Item 054 No
Brand~~ML21-5213; Morgue box w/ clothing
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0040 12/08/2021 15:59
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
/ Narcotics - HISC - TNET - Lieutenant
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
/ Narcotics - HISC - TNET - Lieutenant
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 12/08/2021
Approval Time
16:32:11
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
compl Patino's cell phone mailed to his attorney.
Narrative
I, Lt. , am currently assigned to the Narcotics Division and had recovered a cell phone from compl
Patino the night of his death. HPD was not able to access the contents of the phone and it was forwarded to the
DA's office for examination. They were not able to access the contents either, and did not believe they would be
able to in the near future.
I received a phone call, and later an email, from the family attorney requesting the return of the phone when we
were done analyzing it. I contacted Sgt Brady in Homicide who authorized me to return the phone. On 12-7-21 I
mailed the phone to the attorney.
Andrew P. Stevens
Corboy & Demetrio, P.C.
33 North Dearborn Street, 21st Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Tracking #
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0041 12/09/2021 11:18
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
DAIGNAULT, K P / Homicide - MURDER SQUAD 3
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
DAIGNAULT, K P / Homicide - MURDER SQUAD 3
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 12/09/2021
Approval Time
11:23:51
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Exporting and Merging of Surveillance Video
Detective Sgt. K. Daignault
Homicide Division, Murder Squad 3
Narrative
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Exporting and Merging of Surveillance Video
Detective Sgt. K. Daignault
Homicide Division, Murder Squad 3
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I Sgt. K. Daignault assigned to Homicide Division, Murder Squad 3 was approached by Detectives Caten and
Barrow assigned to this investigation. The provided me a hard drive with surveillance video from the Travis Scott
Astro Event. They explained the Departments Bit9 software blocks them from viewing the surveillance video on
their city issued computer. Due to the amount of video needing to review, they want to be able to continuously
review surveillance on their city issued desktop or any other city issued desktop, instead of one the select
computers without Bit9 on it.
Based on their initial explanation of Bit9 blocking them, I determined the surveillance video was exported with the
player and video intertwined as one. Some DVR's have different options regarding how the video is exported, with
player, without player, .AVI, .DAV or .MP4 video files. With this particular DVR, it is due to selecting to export the
video with an encryption with passcode to access. They provided me with user name passcode to access the
surveillance video on the drive.
After starting the Smart-Client player software, I entered the username and passcode to access the surveillance
video. I found this play did provide the option to re-export video from the player. I selected a short time period and
found the video can be exported from that player as an AVI or MKV files by selecting the desired codec from a
drop-down menu.
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Initial findings
I found the fastest way to export lossless video was to select MKV (Matroska Video) file, initially it did not give the
option to include the date stamp. I selected AVI video format and was able to select to include the date stamp.
After selecting it, I changed back to MKV and the box remained checked. I selected camera 1 and exported all the
video available fairly quickly, but found the required (to identify incidents and find them again) date stamp was still
not included.
I selected AVI option to export the video, which allowed me to select to include the date stamp. I found a list of
codecs to choose from, but there was only one Lossless video codec in the list, which was Lagarith Lossless
Video Codec (See Below).
**** I located the official website for Lagarith Lossless Video Codec. Below is a summary of the codec, from their
website.
Lagarith is a lossless video codec intended for editing and archiving. Lagarith offers better compression than
codecs like Huffyuv, Alparysoft, and CorePNG. There are a few lossless codecs that can compress better than
Lagarith, such as MSU and FFV1; however, Lagarith tends to be faster than these codecs. Lagarith is able to
operate in several colorspaces - RGB24, RGB32, RGBA, YUY2, and YV12. For DVD video, the compression is
typically only 10-30% better than Huffyuv. However, for high static scenes or highly compressible scenes, Lagarith
significantly outperforms Huffyuv. Lagarith is able to outperform Huffyuv due to the fact that it uses a much better
compression method. Pixel values are first predicted using median prediction (the same method used when
"Predict Median" is selected in Huffyuv). This results in a much more compressible data stream. In Huffyuv, this
byte stream would then be compress using Huffman compression. In Lagarith, the byte stream may be subjected
to a modified Run Length Encoding if it will result in better compression. The resulting byte stream from that is
then compressed using Arithmetic compression, which, unlike Huffman compression, can average fractional bits
per symbol. This allows the compressed size to be very close to the entropy of the data, and is why Lagarith can
compress simple frames much better than Huffyuv, and avoid expanding high static video. Additionally, Lagarith
has support for null frames; if the previous frame is mathematically identical to the current, the current frame is
discarded and the decoder will simply use the previous frame again.
This codec was build using the Huffyuv source as a template, and uses some Huffyuv code, most notably the
routine to upsample YUY2 video to RGB and to perform pixel prediction on YUY2 video.
Video Export
I started with four cameras (S01, S02, S12 and S13) that captured the stage. I selected from the start to finish for
each camera. After starting the export, I found it was not like exported the Video as MKV file. The video was
exporting extremely slow and was creating large files for short amounts of time periods. I canceled the export after
very little progress in exporting after several hours. I then decided to select and export one camera at a time and
selected to export all available video. I found the export was moving along a bit faster, but still very slow, with
large files. I decided to narrow down the time frame needing to export for each of the four cameras.
Using the player, I was able to quickly scan each camera to determine the times people started to become more
frequent in that cameras view. This was to reduce the time of export. Below is the times exported for the main four
cameras covering the area around the stage and crowd around the main stage.
Camera S01 - 12 noon (11/05/21) - 1am (11/06/21)
Camera S02 - 10:30am (11/05/21) - 8:51pm (11/05/21) - no video available after the end time.
Camera S12 - 8:38am (11/05/21) - 1:15am (11/06/21)
Camera S13 - 7am (11/05/21) - 1am (11/06/21)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The full original exported video was not removed from the drive or player; all camera
footage will remain available in the original export for complete review with time stamps. None of the files
created when exported through the player were cropped, clipped or edited when they were converted.
Once converted the files were merely added to the program in order and simply made into one file to
allow continuous review of video.
End of Supplement
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0042 12/12/2021 15:25
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 12/15/2021
Approval Time
13:07:32
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective J. Caten
Supplement Coverage - November 8, 2021 - December 12, 2021
Over the course of the last couple of weeks, M. Barrow, M. Casso, M. Brady, SIU Division, Major Assaults
Division, Texas DPS, F.B.I., Harris County D.A.'s Office, and I worked this case. For clarity, M. Barrow, M. Brady,
M. Casso, and I worked on a Case Timeline to document our actions on this case. In addition, we documented via
writing our own supplements. It is important to understand this investigation was very fluid with multiple moving
parts; multi-agencies and divisions alike. Rather than do multiple 1 day supplements for the four of us, I believe it
would be more organized to loop majority of follow up investigation in supplements.
1.) Introduction
2.) Multi-Division Investigation
3.) Multi-Agency Investigation
4.) Medical Examiner Notification
5.) Lawyer Involvement
6.) Speaking with Family Members & Lawyers
7.) Beginning Subpoenas
8.) Information Provided to Myself - J. Caten (Contains Important Activity Log)
9.) Travis Scott Documentary Notes
1.) Introduction:
After day one of the investigation (November 5, 2021), I began working on this case daily. I documented our
actions for Day 2 (November 6, 2021) after the incident had occurred the night before (Day 1; November 5, 2021)
in Supplement #33. Sergeant M. Brady, Sergeant M. Casso, Detective M. Barrow and myself all took part in this
investigation. We are assigned to Murder Squad 1 in the HPD Homicide Division. I volunteered to keep things
organized for this investigation. As information came in, I found the appropriate source to filter the information to. I
believed it was best to make two case files. This case file would be the Master Case. I generated a Companion
Case file which is documented under HPD 1505093-21 . This would allow the deceased to be listed as
complainants under this case number while all other victims of the incident that survived would be documented
under the Companion Case file. I also began drafting diagrams, time-logs, and assisted in push-pinning a map
indicating decedent's approximate location, cameras, emergency personnel.
I kept track of a Deceased Log, their information, family's information and lawyer contact. As a team, we continued
to work a Case Timeline Over the course of the next few weeks, we would review hours of concert footage. We
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had meetings with our Command Staff and Commander. I worked with the Harris County D.A.'s Office. Initially, I
worked with A.D.A. C. Calligan because he is a prosecutor I have worked with well in the past. I was later told
D.A. K. Ogg appointed A.D.A. M. Lavine to assist with the investigation and I began going through M. Lavine for
subpoenas and legal direction with the case.
Per Commander K. Deese, we could pass along different tasks to different divisions within the department. The
four of us would receive anonymous tips, calls to the division, voicemails, forwarded messages, and evidence for
the case. As the evidence / information came in, we would send it back out to the appropriate assigned Division
(unless it needed to be only added to the case file). Squad 1 worked closely with S.I.U. (Special Investigative Unit)
The S.I.U. Division began working on interviews with officers, statements, and Body Worn Camera (BWC)
footage. We worked with M.A.U. (Major Assaults Unit) for injured victim follow up. I passed along the victims from
the first night and any other injured victim I learned of to M.A.U. to investigate. We worked with Narcotics for any
possible drug related lead in the investigation. Videos that needed to be edited in a quick manner were sent to
Officer H. Nguyen of HPD Homicide.
As the investigation continued, more outside entities began to assist. D.P.S. (Department of Public Safety) took
over investigating the security guard companies involved. F.B.I. (Federal Bureau of Investigation) stated they
would be there should we need their assistance.
For my own supplemental work product for this investigation, I will be splitting up the documentation over different
supplements.
2.) Multi-Division Investigation:
At the beginning of this investigation, HPD Homicide Murder Squad Night Shift and Day Shift responded. SIU also
assisted. From there, the Houston Police Departments divided tasks as follows:
HPD Murder Squad 1:
Top Priority - Investigate Any Criminal Aspects Pertaining to the Case
Medical Examiner Communication & Follow Up
Review & Collect Evidence Pertinent to the Investigation (Surveillance, etc.)
Locate & Interview Complainants, Complainant's Families, Witnesses, Company Representatives, Concert
Personnel
Request & Serve Subpoenas
Draft, Edit, & get Warrants Signed
Update Chain of Command on Findings
Orchestrate the Direction of the Investigation by Working with Outside Divisions, Outside Agencies, and Outside
Entities of the Houston Police Department
Working with Harris County District Attorney's Office
Presentation of the Case to District Attorney
Document the Investigation
SIU Division:
Interview Officers Involved with the Case
Review Body Worn Cameras
Review 911 Calls & Dispatch Information
Complainant / Witness Follow Up
Document the Investigation
MAU Division:
Interview Surviving Complainants & Witnesses
Document the Investigation
CID Fusion Center
Review Social Media that may be Pertinent to Investigation
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CID
Preserve Social Media
Serve Warrants if Need Be (Phones / Social Media / Etc.)
HPD SWAT
This Division assisted by Drone Footage (After Incident) with CSU
Body Worn Camera and Actions taken at Astroworld
Narcotics Division:
Any Narcotics Complaints or Situations Dealing with Narcotic Leads. This includes checking possible narcotics
leads or tips
Victim's Services
This Division assisted in the beginning by helping loved ones find their family members / find if their missing loved
one is deceased. They can only continue in the investigation if there are criminal charges filed or to be filed (for
victim compensation).
HPD IT Services
NRG Surveillance
Software Downloads for Investigator Computers
HPD Photo Lab
Scene & Diagram Photo Prints
3.) Multi-Agency Investigation:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (Harris County Medical Examiner)
Autopsy, Toxicology, and Investigative Follow Up
Harris Country District Attorney's Office
Provide Subpoenas, Warrants, and Legal Scope of the Investigation
Crime Scene Unit (CSU)
Collecting Evidence, Photos, Videos, Diagrams, Measurements
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Investigate Security Companies Involved
Witness Interviews
Document Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.)
Sect of the Bureau May Provide Video Evidence Services
4.) Medical Examiner Notification:
On November 7, 2021, I spoke with Harris County Medical Examiner Doctor Dr. Hopson. She told me that she
had completed the autopsy of two individuals. She stated there are four doctors and each doctor has taken two
autopsies. She stated all autopsies have been completed but she would only speak on behalf of her two victims.
She stated she conducted autopsies on Franco Patino and an unknown male (the individual who had Fahin's
wallet in his pocket and was later identified as Axel Acosta).
M. Barrow
J. Caten
M. Levine
K. Deese
T. Seftick
Noah Reilly
Kaelleigh Demetor
Teresa Gray
Roxanna Phatak
Vanessa Podittori
Tabitha Ward
Alicia Medina
Julie Prine
L. Terpuout
P. Maclayton
Ruben R. Perez
Chris Condon
Marianne Beynon
Hannah Jarvis
Luis A.
D. Phatak
Ana E. Lopez
Merril Hines
Dana L. Hopson
L.O. Bradford
I could not read all of the names written on the Astroworld Evidence Review Sign-In Sheet. A copy has been
attached to the case file.
On December 9, 2021, we were notified by Kaleigh DeMeter of the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office that
we would be attending a follow up Autopsy Meeting to discuss toxicology and exchange notes on December 15,
2021.
5.) Lawyer Involvement
Due to the nature of this case; complainants, witnesses, companies, and employees of companies began to hire
lawyers early on. This was something the four of us had not experienced before in working murder cases /
investigations. There are cases in which individuals would go about hiring lawyers but in this case it appears
almost every individual we attempted to speak to had hired a lawyer. In some cases, we have been unable to
reach clients or have been delayed in continuing our investigation by waiting for a lawyer's response. We would
be contacted by lawyers after attempting to reach individuals involved in the investigation or their corporations.
6,) Speaking with Family Members & Lawyers:
M. Barrow, , and I attempted to speak with the victim's families. We were able to speak with
some family members early in the investigation. However, all of the families would go on to hire lawyers and we
honored that notion by corresponding with the lawyers going forward. The families below are the families that I
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had personal contact with.
Shahani Family
Represented by Attorney Mohammed Lassiter
Bharti Shahani ML 21-5286
A/F DoB:
I was able to make contact with Sunny Shahani (Bharti Shahani's father). We kept in contact via text message
after I met with him at the hospital. I asked a few times to speak to his daughter and nephew that were at the
concert to get their statement for documentation. Eventually, near Bharti's funeral; Sunny Shahani forwarded me
to his lawyer Mohammed Lassiter. After that, our contact ceased and I began to go through the lawyer for future
questions.
Blount Family
Represented by Attorney Paul A. Grinke
Ezra Blount ML 21-5333
B/M DoB:
I had met with Ezra's father Treyvonte Blount at Texas Children's Hospital. I was later contacted by Special
Victims Officer L. Gonzales assigned to Crimes Against Children. She told me she was unable to get a statement
from the Blount family. I was later contacted by lawyer Paul A. Grinke that they were representing the Blount
family.
Dusbiski Family
Represented by Attorney Jason Itkin (Arnold Itkin Law Firm)
Madison Dubiski ML 21-5216
W/F DoB:
I attempted to reach out to the Dubiski family a few times via text / call / voicemail. I found the possible parent's
contact via CLEAR. I was eventually contacted by Dubiski's lawyer Jason Itkin to go through contact information.
Baig Family
Represented by Attorney Michael Lyons
Mirza Danish Baig ML 21-5213
A/M DoB:
I was first able to speak with Ammar Baig. He requested that we give the family some space in order for them to
grieve. He stated he would later contact me to ask some questions about the investigation. I contacted him
approximately a week or so later. I asked if I could speak with Olivia Swingle and his brother Basil Baig who I had
learned was with Mirza at the concert. He stated he would provide my contact to them.
After I never heard from the Baig family; my Sergeant M. Casso reached out to them. Ammar told him that their
lawyer would contact him. He was later contacted by Attorney Michael Lyons representing the Baig family.
Acosta Family
Represented by Attorneys Chris Leavitt & Mauricio Guevara Representing
(Buzzbee Law Firm)
Axel Beltsasar Acosta Avila ML 21-5220
W/M DoB:
I contacted the Acosta family and left a voicemail. I was then contacted by Attorney Chris Leavitt who claimed to
be representing the Acosta family working for the Tony Buzzbee Firm. I asked if anyone was with Axel Acosta
when he died and he told me that he traveled alone. I was later contacted by Mauricio Guevara, also representing
the Acosta family via Tony Buzzbee Law Firm. He inquired about Acosta's phone. I told him that it was in HPD
Property Room.
Says he attended concert and witnessed a fight, and his brother observed one of the guys fighting earlier in the
day inject himself with a needle."
3.) C. Hernandez provided J. Caten with Marvin Gordon about a Facebook video title "Asian
Dawn" "Hispanic throwing stuff at Asian people."
4.) C. Hernandez provided J. Caten "Marquis Drayton called ( . May have description on person
giving injections"
HFD Astroworld Festival EAP (Copied and Pasted) - Phone Numbers Removed
HFD Special Events - Event Action Plan Page 1
Event
Name: Astroworld Festival
Date(s): Friday, November 05, 2021
Saturday, November 06, 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: 1 NRG Park
Key map: 532Q
A Texas homecoming premiere of Red Rocket with Travis Scott, film maker Sean Baker, actor Simon Rex, and
cast. Over 100,000 fans from across the globe are slated to attend the third-year music festival, which returns to
Scott's hometown of Houston. The 2021 event features an expanded two-day format on Friday, November 5,
and Saturday, November 6 due to overwhelming demand from fans.
**See attached ICS forms for designated personnel assignments**
Event Impacts
District(s): 21, 46 Shift(s): A, B
Assigned HFD Resources
Emergency Operations Incident Command/Liaison Emergency Operations assistant to IC/Liaison OEC
Communications SRG teams LSB Inspectors Command Van 08 Staffing Requirements
(1) Emergency Operations DC
(1) Emergency Operations member of any rank
(2) OEC Communications Captains
(3) SRG teams of 2
(1) Chief Inspector
(10) Inspectors
(1) EO
Additional Resources
none HFD Special Events - Event Action Plan Page 2
Life Safety Bureau Group
Point of Contact:
Nov 5th
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10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Chief Inspector G. Creeks
5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Chief Inspector M. Spann
Nov 6th
10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Chief Inspector M. Spann
LSB Inspector Standbys - Pyro, LPG, Fire watch
Hours: 1000 hours until 0100 hours
HFD SRG
Point of Contact:
Nov 5th
6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Capt Brian Eien
12:00 p.m.-0100 a.m. Capt Robert Clark
Nov 6th
6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. FF Angel Cruz
3:00 p.m.-01:00 a.m. Capt Beau Moreno
Haz-Mat Group
Point of Contact:
DC Terry Colburn HazMat Coordinator
Should an incident occur requiring mass decontamination, location will be determined and directed by DC
Colburn.
Rescue Group
Point of Contact:
DC Ron Bozarth Rescue Coordinator
Should an incident occur requiring rescue, location will be determined and directed by DC Bozarth.
Public Affairs
Point of Contact:
Martee Boose Public Affairs/Community Liaison
Timeline:
Friday, November 5th
0700 All assigned members report to NRG Park - Orange Lot (HFD Command Van 08)
0800 Command Post Operational
1400 Event begins
1100 Estimate conclusion of event.
0030 Event assignment complete
HFD Special Events - Event Action Plan Page 3
Saturday, November 6th
0700 All assigned members report to NRG Park - Orange Lot (HFD Command Van 08)
0800 Command Post Operational
1400 Event begins
1100 Estimate conclusion of event.
0030 Event assignment complete
Command Post/Staging
CMV008 - NRG Park -8600 Fannin St. @ Naomi (Gate 4 - Orange Lot Entrance-marker 13)
Nov 5th HFD Liaison - DC M. Koochack
Nov 6th HFD Liaison - DC J. Brace
Communication Plan
Event address: 9049 Main St. (Yellow Lot-Gate 16)
Command name: "Astroworld" Command
Dispatch Address: 9049 Main St.
Radio Channels:
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HFD Event Operations Primary: Y-ICS 09 (Echo-Bravo 09)
HFD Event Primary Expanding: Y-ICS 11 (Echo-Bravo 10)
HFD Emergency Operations Channel: SW0R10 (Alpha-Bravo 10)
First Aid
Harris County Emergency Corps and Paradoc's Medic Services on site.
Street Closures/Route
Friday, November 05, 2021 06:00 AM
**11-2 to 11-7 from 6am to 12am:
(2) outside lanes of Main St (northbound) from 1269 Murworth to 1091-1001 McNee. 11-3 to 11-7 from 6am to
12am: McNee between main and Kirby - (Soft closure from Main to Yellow Lot - Hard closure from Yellow Lot to
Kirby). 11-4 to 11-7 from 6am to 12am: Murworth between Main and Kirby (Soft closure from Main to yellow lot -
Hard closure from yellow lot to Kirby). 11-4 to 11-7 from 6am to 12am: Lanter Point between McNee and
Westridge (Soft closure from Westridge to green lot - hard closure from green lot to McNee.) 11-5 to 11-6 from
10am to end of show: Kirby from McNee to Westridge all lanes and Kirby between Westridge and 610 loop,
Northbound lanes only.
Saturday, November 06, 2021 06:00 AM 11:59 PM
***11-2 to 11-7 from 6am to 12am:
(2) outside lanes of Main St (northbound) from 1269 Murworth to 1091-1001 McNee. 11-3 to 11-7 from 6am to
12am: McNee between main and Kirby - (Soft closure from Main to Yellow Lot - Hard closure from Yellow Lot to
Kirby). 11-4 to 11-7 from 6am to 12am: Murworth between Main and Kirby (Soft closure from Main to yellow lot -
Hard closure from yellow lot to Kirby). 11-4 to 11-7 from 6am to 12am: Lanter Point between McNee and
Westridge (Soft closure from Westridge to green lot - hard HFD Special Events - Event Action Plan Page 4
closure from green lot to McNee.) 11-5 to 11-6 from 10am to end of show: Kirby from McNee to Westridge all
lanes and Kirby between Westridge and 610 loop, Northbound lanes only.
Safety Concerns
SAR/Threat Level: There are no known credible threats for this event.
Harris County Covid-19 Threat Level: ORANGE
Level 2: Minimize ALL Contacts Unless Fully Vaccinated (Significant Threat)
Level 2 signifies a significant and uncontrolled level of COVID-19 in Harris County, meaning that there is ongoing
transmission of the virus. At this level, unvaccinated people should minimize contact with others, avoid any
medium or large gatherings, and only visit permissible businesses that follow public health guidance.
Unvaccinated individuals should continue to mask, physical distance, and avoid all gatherings. Vaccinated
individuals should follow the latest local public health guidance on whether to also wear a mask while indoors in
public places, in crowded outdoor settings, and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully
vaccinated.
As with any public event, the main goal is to keep everyone safe. We continue to face threatening environments,
as foreign terrorist groups exploit the Internet to inspire, enable, or encourage recruits to adopt easy-to-use tools
to target "public events" and "large gatherings" with proven ability to conduct mass casualty attacks in the
Homeland
.
Homegrown violent extremist (HVEs) and domestic violent extremists (DVEs) have most often used:
Homemade IEDs : Bags, backpacks, suitcases, or packages - incidents in which the subject attempted to place,
conceal, or walk away from the item, or items which may contain large or heavy objects.
Small arms: knives, firearms, grenades
Vehicle Ramming Attacks : auto, truck, aircraft
Other potential attack methods include: Mechanical IEDs: such as modified on-site propane tanks & VBIEDs:
car/truck bombs. o Temperature: Day-Sunny, high near 68°F Evening-low around 49°F
o Day-Sunny/ Evening-clear
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o Winds: Day-NE 5 mph/Evening-NE 5 mph
o Rain: Day/Evening: 0% chance
New discoveries include Drones being modified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with possible
improvised explosive device components attached.
Any suspicious activity should immediately be reported to command. As always, members should be aware of and
consider Local, Regional, State and Federal current events when responding to an incident in or around any of
the event areas/venues; National News outlets; and/or Social Media / protests.
Weather
Astroworld Festival is a rain or shine event, however, in the event of inclement weather, event will be cancelled
and/or evacuation of the route may occur.
Expected Forecast: (according to National Weather Service as of 11.04.21)
Friday, November 5, 2021 HFD Special Events - Event Action Plan Page 5
o Temperature: Day-Sunny, high near 72°F Evening-low around 51°F
o Day-Sunny/ Evening-clear
o Winds: NE 5 mph
o Rain: Day/Evening: 0% chance
REFER TO CASE FILE FOR THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AS THEY ARE SET FOR DAY 2 WHICH DID
NOT OCCUR
11.06 Astroworld Festival ICS-205a-SRG PDF
11.06 Astroworld Festival ICS-204 & 205a-Communications PDF
11.06 Astroworld Festival ICS-204-Inspection PDF
11.06 Astroworld Festival ICS-204-SRG PDF
11.06 Astroworld Festival ICS-204-SRG PDF
11.06 Astroworld Festival ICS-205a-Inspection PDF
15.) Sergeant Horn Documentation , I received documentation from Sgt. Horn which has been attached to the
case file.
16.) CID sent me a video for a physical altercation that occurred at Astroworld. It did not appear our
victims were involved. I submitted this video to H. Nguyen to be recorded and downloaded.
17.) I was given access to Genetec which allowed me to review NRG Surveillance Footage Files
18.) I received and downloaded edited video footage of victim Ezra Blount
19.) I met with HPD Photo Lab and received a map to use with push pins for the case file.
20.) I received Astroworld 2021 EOP PDF that has not been redacted from ASM Global Attorney Brett Young. I
followed up by reaching out to all E-Mails listed in the EOP.
21.) I received HCSCC Event Approval Letter from ASM Global Attorney Brett Young
22.) I received a copy of Commander T. Hardin's written statement
23.) I received notification from M. Casso about an article The Washington Post had done on YouTube. I
requested H. Nguyen to download the post. I also had it submitted to the M.E.'s Office.
24.) I received a voicemail from Breanne Gubler who stated she was stuck with a needle at the concert. I
contacted her back and left a voicemail. I passed along her contact information to Sgt. M. Stahlin.
25.) Suraya Asif provided me with her contract signed for Paradocs.
26.) I received an anonymous tip from A.D.A. M. Lavine. I also received the same tip from ASM Global Attorney
Brett Young
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9.) Travis Scott Documentary Notes:
On December 5, 2021, I watched a Netflix Documentary called "Travis Scott, Look Mom I Can Fly" produced in
2019. In the documentary:
Personnel talk about the crowds and how people try to get out that cannot breath. It also brought up:
Travis Scott telling security to let people through. It also show when Trais Scott was arrested for inciting a riot
in Arkansas.
I watched the documentary to attempt to get a sense of the crowd actions and similarities to past events if
any. I did notice similar metal barriers in some of the footage.
Travis interacts with his crowd often and will at times stand between the security and the crowd (according
from the documentary).
The documentary goes onto Astroworld in 2018. Travis can be seen asking to spread open the crowd as
people are passed out. He also asks people to put up their hands like he did in this past incident.
The documentary shows a lot of how Travis Scott prepared for Astroworld. Multiple aspects of concert footage
is shown. It also shows Emmy Grammy nominations.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0043 12/13/2021 13:13
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 12/15/2021
Approval Time
08:34:35
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Investigation-Homicide
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective M. Barrow
Supplement Coverage - November 6, 2021 - November 11, 2021
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Brief Summary
*Other interviews were conducted within this time frame but will be included with other supplements. The focus of
this supplement are the Travis Scott Team interviews.
This Supplement Includes:
1.)Introduction
2.)Scene Description
3.)Phone Conversation with David Stromberg
4.)Interview with Travis Scott
5.)The Travis Scott Concert
6.)Meeting with HCIFS
Narrative
Investigation-Homicide
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective M. Barrow
Supplement Coverage - November 6, 2021 - November 11, 2021
*Other interviews were conducted within this time frame but will be included with other supplements. The focus of
this supplement are the Travis Scott Team interviews.
This Supplement Includes:
1.)Introduction
2.)Scene Description
3.)Phone Conversation with David Stromberg
4.)Interview with Travis Scott
5.)The Travis Scott Concert
6.)Meeting with HCIFS
Introduction
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On Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at approximately 12:45 AM, I received a call from my partner, Detective J.
Caten advising me of an incident that occurred at NRG Park involving the death of several people involved with
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the Travis Scott, Astroworld Festival. According to the Night Shift Desk personnel who received the call and
transferred it to Detective Caten and I, this investigation involved a possible overdose of all of the individuals
involved. There was very limited at the time we received this call and the facts would change as we gathered
more information.
Detective Caten drove to my personal residence and we rode in my city-issued vehicle to the scene. We were
initially told that the scene was located at 1 Reliant Pkwy. Upon our arrival to the area of NRG Park, we
discovered that the crime scene could more accurately described as the Yellow Lot, which is a separate parking
lot/grounds area where the entirety of the Festival unfolded.
Upon our arrival at the scene, we were met by the following Crime Scene Investigators with the Houston Forensic
Science Center with their Unit numbers (with exception to C. Haynes):
J. Millhollon,
M. Duncan,
K. Busack,
S. Lambert,
M. Ayala,
T. Soto,
C. Haynes
We were later accompanied on-scene by members of the Homicide Division - Special Investigation Unit along with
members of Homicide - Murder Squad 8 (Nights). Individuals from each of those squads visited the various
hospitals where victims were transported and collected preliminary identification information regarding each of
them (those names were compiled on a list created by Detective Caten).
Murder Squad 8 (Nights) who were at the scene:
Sgt. Horn
Sgt. Meek
Detective Laflour
Detective Overstreet
Scene Description
******************
We arrived in the area of NRG Park and had difficulty locating the scene. We consulted with Officers in an area
designated as the Orange lot who advised us that we needed to go to the Yellow lot. We located the Yellow lot
which had several CSU trucks parked near the scene.
This was our first time at this location and it was not clear where the crime scene was. We noted that there was
crime scene tape which surrounded what we believe to be the main stage and its adjoining structures which
included barricades, towers, and an assortment of equipment. The entire lot adjacent to the stage and the
barricade "pens" appeared to have been cleaned up. There were numerous large black trash bags on the ground
throughout the area and fresh tire marks on the ground. There were not employees of the park that I could see at
the time we were surveying the area.
Yellow lot is bordered to the north by McNee Rd, east: Lantern Point Drive, south: Murworth Drive, and west: S
Main Street. The main stage area which can be described as a mountain shaped structure with an adjoining stage
followed by several barricaded areas, all of which was in a grassy/dirt patch which was in between a concrete
parking lot to the north and to the south. The barricaded areas immediately in front of the stage had the ground
covered in a plastic flooring.
**The case file will contain several photos include aerial photos of the entire area and close ups of the stage and
immediate area.
Instructions to Crime Scene Unit
We instructed CSU to open all of the garbage bags that we believed were items left over from the concert
attendees which had been swept up and collected by park employees. Contents were photographed and due to
the fact that we were originally told that this was overdose related, we instructed them to collect any narcotics
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material that they could find. We also told them we wanted to area mapped out along with drone footage and
accurate measurements.
Phone Conversation with Travis Scott's Manager, David Stromberg
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David Stromberg
DOB:
*Interviewed on 11/07
He stated that he was aware there would be pressure up against the barricades. He stated that in the past there
have been some scary moments with big rushes and people stampeding, but he did not see anything like that
during this concert.
He stated that after the fact when he heard that people were hurt in a crowd surge, it did not make sense to him
because he did not see anything like that happen at the concert. He acknowledged that there could have been
pushing, shoving, and other chaotic situations occurring in the crowd as people were getting pulled out, but he did
not see one singular rush or surge.
He stated from his perspective, the people that were getting hurt were all coming from one spot or section. He
stated that towards the second half or the end of the show, right around the time that Drake took the stage, at
least one person was being pulled out of the crowd. He stated that it was around that time the lights were turned
on. He stated the show was stopped and the lights went on, which happened a couple of times during the show.
He stated that he (referring to Travis) has been trained to stop/pause the show if he sees anything happening in
the crowd, then he would divert security to that location. He stated that it kept happening after the first time the
show was stopped and Travis told him that it was hard to tell what was really going on.
He stated in one instance that he sent his personal security guy, Michael Brown over to an area where something
was happening in order to be helpful. This went on up until the point where Drake came on and did a couple of
songs and communications were sent to Travis's hear/headset saying, we needed to shut it down and he ended
the show right there.
He stated that it seemed like in that time, about 10-15 minutes, everything was happening with people located in
the same or similar spot. He stated that afterwards, when he could take in what had happened, it sounded like to
him that it had something to do with drugs and not a stampede. He stated he went to the medical area and he
thought that the people had taken something bad and they were foaming at the mouth. He did not notice any
injuries that to him would come from a stampede event. He stated that he and Mike (Michael Brown) went over to
the lot where the police were in order to be helpful or to provide information. He stated he connected one of the
Officers with Larry (Apple Inc.) who then was able to get in touch with Detectives.
I asked him if Travis was on the stage by himself when that 10-15 minutes transpired when he thinks some of the
incident may have occurred. He stated that Travis was alone on stage and it happened maybe one or two songs
before Drake took the stage with him. He stated at one point, Travis stopped it and one guy was brought out from
the crowd before Drake took the stage. He thinks that Travis stopped the show a total of three times before he
was told to shut it down.
I asked him if he witnessed any narcotics activity taking place in the crowd. He stated he definitely saw people
smoking. He recalled his time in the medical tent a few people talking about a guy, possibly a security guard that
had been stuck by a needle and then later revived.
I asked him how many surges or clustering of people did he observe in the crowd. He stated that it was hard to
say because there really was not a specific moment when a surge occurred. He stated that he noticed that people
were trying to get out. He stated that people were falling on the ground which created a panic and caused people
to try to get out. He stated that he saw people jumping over the barricade. He stated that the barricade down the
middle is there to relieve the pressure and to get people out in an emergency. At the very end of the show,
everyone was jumping over the barricade, which normally would not be allowed but security permitted it in order to
get everyone out.
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It was reiterated that this was not a all at once stampede scenario. He stated that it looked like several isolated
events where small groups of people were trying to get out.
Regarding the Festival, the entire event itself was supposed to go from 1-11. He stated Travis's performance was
meant to go to 9-10:30, but Travis ended just after 10 due to the need to shut it down. I asked him if Travis made
the decision to shut it down or if that came from someone else. He stated that Travis did not know what was going
on. He stated that after Travis had stopped the show a couple of times and saw that there were injuries, someone
came on stage, he stated that he was not sure if they were police. They used a microphone in order to talk to
Travis and they told him that we have to shut it down. He stated this happened while Drake was on stage. When
Drake exited the stage, Travis did his last song and said goodbye to everyone, shutting it down right at 10 pm.
David talked to us about Larry from Apple Music and provided us contact information for him and other people
who filmed the event.
End of Interview
Interview with Travis Scott
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On 11/07/2021 Detective Caten and I went to the residence of Jacques Webster (DOB ), also known
by the name Travis Scott which is the name we referred to him by throughout this interview. We were directed by
private security into a room inside the residence where Travis was seated at a table. The other people in
attendance were: David Burns; Transactional Attorney, Kent Shaffer; Attorney, David Stromberg; Manager,
Vanessa Wather; Attorney Investigator, and Michael Brown; Travis Personal Security. There was another female
in the room who stated that she was Travis's day to day manager but I did not get her name. The following is a
summary/key points and not verbatim but rather compiled in accordance with the topics covered during the
interview. A copy of the interview will be kept with the case file.
Introductions
The interview began with Travis confirming his date of birth. I advised him that we had already spoke with David
his manager and his lawyer Kent Shaffer and briefed them on what we were going to discuss with him today. I told
him that we were there to understand the facts related to this tragic incident from his own perspective.
Travis paused and began his statement saying that his fans mean everything to him. Travis expressed emotion
and I told him to take his time while he gathered his thoughts. I reassured him that we could not fully understand
what he was feeling at that time, but also stressed the importance of him sharing with us his perspectives and
observations while he was on stage. I acknowledged to him that we did not expect him to notice everything going
on in the crowd but it was important that we understood what he did see starting from when he first took the stage.
We asked Travis on whether he noticed mosh pits in the crowd. He stated that in this performance there were not
as many has he expected compared to other performances. He talked more about how he re-watched the
performance and noted the crowd and also how "dialed in" he was to his performance.
Travis noted that after he watched the video stream of the concert he noticed the "waves" of people happening
around and towards the back. But by the end of the show, the crowd was more "mellow" and there was not much
movement. Travis stated this added to the confusion as to how this incident could have happened.
Notification of the Deaths
Travis stated that he exited to the rear of the stage and went to his trailer. A friend of his walked in and told him
that something had happened during the concert and told him that someone was receiving CPR. At that time he
thought they were talking about one person. About forty minutes later, he was given another update that maybe
there were two people. That was when he started to ask himself what was going on. By the time he got home
there was a press conference around two or three in the morning and that was when he learned more about the
number of deceased.
We described to Travis where we thought the affected area(s) were, or at least where most of the people were
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pulled from in the crowd. We also told him how we received the call to investigate this case.
Show Start/End Time
Travis stated that he was not following a set guide regarding where on stage he needed to be throughout the
performance. He typically would work the stage and follow the crowd's energy to different sections of the stage.
He stated that he was supposed to go on stage at 8:45 PM and normally he performs until curfew which is 11 PM.
He normally continues to do songs and the time extends depending on guests and other things. He would
continue until he is told to get off which is normally around curfew.
Special Instructions
Travis stated that towards the middle/end of the show, just before the guest (Drake) took the stage, he was
instructed to end the show after he (Drake) was done. He stated that normally if it was something drastic,
someone would have to come hit the button or pull the plug.
Travis recalled all of the noise from the speakers and the music from his DJ communicating into his ear piece. But
he also said it varies on who can talk to him from the control room to tell him what is going on.
Travis stated again, that around the time Drake came out, in his words he was told by "them", "yo, this is gonna to
have to be like the last song". He stated the he acknowledged receiving that message but no one told that it was
an emergency. He stated that it is usually protocol that they keep him up to date of the time stamp. He mentioned
that right when he (Drake) got off, he was told that was it, he had to wrap it up and it was time to go. He was not
told the extent of what the emergency was.
I asked Travis to specify what he was instructed to do from the message that was transmitted to him. He stated
that the message was that when Drake comes on stage and then when he (Drake) finishes, he needed to wrap up
the show and they stated that they were going to let him know (if anything changes). I asked him who
communicated that message to him. He stated that it was just a voice from someone out there but he did not
know who. I asked him again if the voice told him what was going on and he said that it did not.
He stated that after Drake left the stage he received no other communications about what was going on. He just
ended the show as planned.
Later in the interview, we asked Travis again what he was told in his earpiece, adding if in actuality he did end his
show on time and the message he received was normal. He clarified by stating he was told in his earpiece, "yo
Trav, you got to wrap it up, its getting kinda hectic out there". He stated again that he was supposed to go until
10:30 but he was told to stop short after Drake got off the stage. Again, there was no mention to the severity of the
situation.
Stage and Procedures
I confirmed with Travis that the area closest to the stage is the VIP area which is divided by a barrier and then
another area for the general population. Travis went on to describe the stage and how far it extended in each
direction, and how there was an open space right in front of him for passage. Travis drew out how the area
looked and explained how there was another stage where most of the people came from watching other
performances earlier in the day. He explained where they would have entered his staging area and he showed us
how far he was from the actual crowd. He explained the areas down the middle where security and other people
could flow through.
I asked him about the images that I have seen of him on an elevated platform. He indicated that was located at
the front of the stage. He stated he was on the platform for about two or three songs. During that time, he spotted
someone waving their hands at him near the stage and that was when he told everyone to back up and to get
medical to that area. For the remainder of his time on that platform, he was not observing the crowd. He stated he
was in a "trance" going through his performance and getting into the music. He noted that there was not a "high
commotion" and that everybody was just looking at him perform.
He stated that anytime that he does see something going on, his first reaction would be, "yo, what the fuck is
going on, somebody go figure that out". He stated that he would call security in those situations when normally
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other artists might not do the same. Returning to this scenario, he stated that he just could not tell what was going
on in the crowd.
Michael Brown stated that the safety/security notifications were relied on by the venue security. But he also said
that if they personally saw something, they would take action. He mentioned the person who passed out near the
stage while Travis was on the elevated platform and how they responded immediately to assist with that.
David stated that what he found was frustrating about this situation was that you could see people coming over
the barriers or being grabbed out of the barriers but they had no idea how bad it was. He stated that it was not
uncommon for all of there shows for someone to pass out, get dehydrated, and get pulled out of the crowd.
Michael Brown stated that the moment that they as a team knew that something was wrong, they stopped the
show. He stated the show was supposed to go longer, but he stopped the show. He stated that he walked back
there and saw one of the dead bodies and decided that they needed to stop this, nobody told them to. He stated
that the cops should have done that (told them to stop).
Michael stated that he was positioned all over the place. He described it as "floating", walking around the opening
between the barriers around the stage. Due to the way this venue was set up. He and the rest of his security team
had to position themselves in the "pit" beneath or in front of the stage. He stated that normally they would be on
the stage or just back stage but this time they could not.
I asked about how long in advance did they plan and know the logistics of the event. David stated that they have
been planning and working with both Live Nation and the Venue for over a year on this entire stage and design. I
asked if they had a site manager or safety inspector and if that person told them anything about making changes
to the layout due to problems. David stated that no one told them anything and the design was approved. Travis
interjected and stated that they were not going to design anything that was not safe, citing safety first.
Michael stated that it was on the local developers and those that they hired to ensure that the plans were safe.
David mentioned that he could introduce us to the company BWG which was the infrastructure/planning vendor
that was hired for this event. He stated they were hired by Live Nation to work in conjunction with NRG Park and
Houston Fire officials to design, build, and sign-off on the structure and event. BWG and these other entities will
decide the placement of the barricades and the capacity. David stated that none of those decisions were in their
hands (Travis's team).
At one point during the planning stages, David recalled asking them if they had enough barricades in the park.
They replied that they designed it in such a way to allow for more security mobility and to get people up and over
the barricades as needed. The "cross" design in the middle was supposed to help the other two sides.
Previous Performances
Travis stated that he has performed in a lot of places and at times he has received instructions to stop and he
would comply. David, his manager stated that at Astroworld 2019, the show went all the way to curfew and the
police intervened and requested the show be stopped. The police cut the sound and they had to get off the stage.
Travis stated that instance was more of a time thing, in which they were about to go over the time limit, not so
much regarding safety.
Detective Caten ask if they have every done any shows in the past where they had to stop the show due to a
medical emergency situation. Travis stated that they did a show in Chicago, Lalapalooza which had about 50 or
60 thousand people in attendance. He spoke about past incidents that occurred earlier in his career in which he
got charged or he had to go to court and all that. He stated that he told himself after those experiences that he
would never let something like that happen again.
Travis recited to us the times when he has gotten into legal trouble at his concerts, such as Chicago and
Arkansas. He stated that in those situations, the set up was different in comparison to Astroworld. David
interjected and stated that Travis told the attendees in Arkansas who were in seats to come closer towards the
stage, which created some problems. Since that instance, David stated that they no longer encourage people to
come forward.
No internal injuries
According to ME, was notified by family that his brother attended with him. According to brother, victim's
fiancé was beat up and hospitalized.
No internal injuries
Congested lungs
Abrasions on forehead
Congested lungs
Rib fracture
Congested face
Imprints on body/abrasions
No fractures
Wearing red hooded sweater, with brown shirt and black shirt
No fractures
Several contusions/abrasions
No internal injuries
Petechial hemorrhaging
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Internal hemorrhaging
Congested lungs
Notes:
If clothing not listed then it did not make it to the Medical Examiner and was removed at the hospital. Also, many
of the complainants were not pre-screened for drug testing because several of them did not have enough urine to
sample. The unidentified pill that was in Complainant Petino's pocket was identified as Tylenol.
The investigation continues...
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0044 01/04/2022 10:44
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 01/04/2022
Approval Time
11:00:53
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Interviews
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Camera Crew and Producers
Narrative
Investigation-Homicide
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
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November 05, 2021
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Author: M. Barrow
-Camera Crew
-Production Directors
Gregory Hoffman
I received Gregory's information as he had reached out to the Homicide Division independently wishing to provide
a statement. I contacted him using the phone number he left me and recorded our conversation. Gregory is an
experienced cameraman and equipment operator who has worked in that industry for many years. Gregory works
independently and was contacted by Salvatore Livia, a Producer/Director to come work for him at the Astroworld
Festival 2021. The following is a summary of my phone interview with Gregory Hoffman:
Introductions and Background
Gregory stated he was assigned as the main crane operator at the "front of house" location. His primary duties
consisted of him swinging the arm of the crane back and forth. He stated that he was contacted by producers that
he has worked for many times before on big events such as the Oscars and the Super Bowl. He stated that the
producers themselves were hired by Apple Streaming. He stated that he was informed of this job about a week
before the date of the show and they had to scramble to organize themselves.
Gregory believed that there were at least 50-60 other camera crew personnel hired for this event as part of the
crew in charge of the streaming footage for Apple. He stated there was a second camera crew out there that was
part of the IMAC crew that may have been with the promotion company.
Gregory described where he was stationed in the crowd with more detail. He described that there was a camera
tower to his right and a VIP riser to his left along with a lot of other equipment. He stated if you are looking at the
stage, he was just off-center to the left. He stated that he has worked events and shows for 35 years and never
has he seen anything like this.
The Concert
Gregory stated that when the show started, security seemed to leave from his area. He estimated that he only
saw two security guards in his area through the duration of the concert. He stated that at the beginning,
concert-goers were coming over the back barricade/wall behind him, attempting to get closer to the concert. When
that was happening, he called in over the radio which connects with the producers in the trailer behind the stage.
He told them that he needed help and that he needed security in his area because it was getting overrun.
In response to his call on the radio, a member of the production team and two other guys that were assigned to
his area attempted help. He stressed that the crane was a very heavy piece of equipment that needed to be
safeguarded to prevent from falling. He stated they held the area down as best as they could for two or three
songs until they reached a point when they had to shut it down.
He stated he and member of his team swung the crane around and while so doing knocked into a female
concert-goer. He stated that he reached down to pick her up, but while he was down, the crane had dipped lower
into the crowed in front of them. He recalled seeing a kid pull on the arm of the crane, forcing him and his
teammate to take action by pulling up on the crane bucket. He stated the kid was screaming and picnicking
among others.
He stated that they retracted and secured the crane. A few minutes went by and paramedics where in the area
doing CPR on two kids right in front of the crane. At that point, the production trailer called out to him over the
radio to ask when they could get the crane back in operation. He stated that he yelled back over radio and said,
"The crane is down, and that they were doing CPR under my crane, and that people were dying. " He could also
hear on the radio the director he made that statement to turn around and repeat it to the producers who were in
the room.
Gregory stated that he was communicating directly with the Director of the live stream who also had no control or
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authority to stop the show. He stated that the director was in a production trailer which consisted of two rows of
people. In the first row was the Director, Assistant Director, and the Technical Director. On the second row, were
where all the producers sat. He stated on that second row there had to have been someone from Live Nation, the
Tour, or Apple. He reiterated that he heard his Director repeat exactly what he had told them back to the
producers in the room. Gregory believed that he made this communication over the radio at approximately
9:25 PM.
I asked Gregory about the area where his camera and equipment were located. He clarified that the entire space
between the barricade in front of him and the one behind was meant to be empty. That area was dedicated solely
to the camera crews and VIP risers. He referenced the camera that was on a riser to the right of him where the
female got on trying to get him to stop the show. He stated that cameraman was with the IMac or Tour crew. He
stated that people were coming over the barricade behind him to get closer to the show and people were
desperately trying to get out of the barricade and front of him to escape the "crush".
Gregory recalled seeing a kid who appeared to be in good physical shape come over the wall and begin to
periodically pull people out of the crowd. He stated that he had kids huddling under his crane, crying and doing
anything they could to get out of there. They were also grabbing him and screaming for help.
Speaking about the radio communications, he stated that it was against protocol for any of the cameramen to
speak over the radio which was reserved for the Director to communicate to him. He stated that anyone who was
on the same channel as him would have heard what he said but there were many channels being used for the
event. The radio communications were not recorded.
Gregory stated that he talked to his friend who described the reactions of everyone in the trailer once they heard
about his report of people getting CPR and dying. He said their "jaws dropped" in surprise, but they really did not
seem to know what to make of the information. He stated that the people including the producers knew at around
9:30 that people were receiving CPR.
Recalling Victims
He stated Paramedics were working on someone right in front of their position for about 20 minutes. He stated the
Paramedic eventually "threw their hands up" in frustration and proceeded to work on someone else. He stated
that he saw a young girl in a black dress nearby having oxygen pumped into her and receiving CPR. He stated
there were so many kids who came over the barricade and collapse in front of him until they had the strength to
get up and walk away.
He believed that he saw a young girl being brought over the barricade. After seeing the news reports of the
victims he believed that the girl was Brianna Rodriguez. She was laid next to them for a brief time. He stated that
a while later, around 10 PM, a group of uniformed Officers and two additional Paramedics appeared in their area.
They entered the crowd and pulled out what looked like to him as "body bags" and brought them over to his side
of the barricade. He stated that show was still going on at that point.
Gregory stated that he believe most of the "carnage" was going on between his position and the stage or in that
general area. He stated that when people finished watching the performance on the other stage, all 50,000 of
those people came rushing in to the area of the main stage creating what he called a "kill zone" in the section right
in front of him. He observed that there was no flow of people and no way out with barricades set up on all three
sides.
Gregory stated that he was confident there were more than 50,000 people at the concert. I asked them if he
believed the Paramedics were adequately staffed, he stated that he could not speak to that. He saw four
Paramedics during his time at the concert.
End of Interview.
Follow-Up Interivew with Gregory Hoffman
At a later date, I contacted Gregory Hoffman again in order for him to clarify and elaborate on portions of his
statement as well as identify some of the other members of his team that he spoke to. The following is a summary
of my second phone interview with Gregory Hoffman:
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Speaking about the crane, he stated again that he had to shut it down during an early portion of the show due to
people grabbing it and attempting to climb on it. He mentioned the name Shelby as someone who was out there
with him, helping him secure the equipment. He stated that the area all around him kept filling up with people
coming over both sides of the barricade. There was no one there to stop them.
Gregory stated that when he made his initial request for increased security in his area, none of the security for the
event came. The only ones that came to his aid where members of his team and production. He stated it was
Shelby, Dustin (utility), Jimmy Hernandez, and Joe McKenna that came to help him.
Gregory stated that after the crane was rendered inoperable, they put a strap on it to hold it in place. His fear was
that someone would try to clime it again and it would topple and cause a lot of damage. Even with the crane shut
down, there was still someone operating the camera attached to the end of it.
I asked him what he remembered about Brianna Rodriguez being brought over the barricade. He stated that the
person that brought her over appeared to be a late-high school aged male. He stood at the barricade for a while
pulled other people out of the pit.
He described how the crane arm was diagonal, tilting towards stage-right. He then told how two paramedics
appeared directly underneath his crane and they were performing CPR on two people. It was around this time that
he received a transmission from the Production Trailer asking him when Camera 6 would be back working again.
He told them there were people getting CPR right in front of his crane.
He described the two paramedics. One of them was doing the chest compressions and the other was pumping air.
At one point the medic who was pumping air got up and threw his hands up in the air as if he was done. He
walked away, presumably to look for someone else to help. A female wearing a black dress took over and
pumped air into the person that was receiving compressions. He recalled that the person they were working on
was a kid wearing a red shirt, possibly a teenager.
Gregory described a kid that was lying over the chassis of the crane who he thought was dead. But when the
show ended the kid sat up. They told the kid that they thought he was dead because he had been laying there for
45 minutes.
I asked him if he saw any more unconscious people being brought over the barricade. He stated that there were a
lot that had come over and were lying down all around them until they got their breath back. He recalled that
Brianna was brought and placed right next to them. Then, around 10 PM, more bodies where brought out in what
he described as "body bags". He stated that it was around 4 HPD and 2 Medics that went it to get the bodies. The
show was still going on while this was happened.
I asked Gregory what he could see to the right of his position. He stated that he could see the cameras that were
on platforms and the tent that contained the lighting and sound for the show. He emphasized that the entire area
completely full.
Reviewing the times again, Gregory stated that he thought that the show started around 9:10 and ended at
approximately 10:10. He thought that he lost the crane within the first 15-20 minutes. About 5 minutes after the
crane went down, his co-working Dustin told him that he was getting out of there stating that he was not going to
stay to protect some stupid crane. The concern remained that the kids might try to climb the crane, because they
had climbed the walls and media towers all around them.
Gregory repeated there was no security in the area. He recalled seeing someone that might have been security
standing over one of the bodies that the paramedics were working on and he saw him grabbing his own head and
looking to be in a panic over the situation.
End of Interview
Joe McKenna
DOB:
I was first referred to Torre by Gregory Hoffman, who told me in his statement that Torre was the director with
whom he was communicating with during the concert. I was provided a contact for Torre and after reaching out to
him he agreed to an interview with me over the phone. The following is a summary of the interview with Salvatore
Livia:
Salvatore stated that he is a business owner to a few camera, equipment, and production companies. He was
hired to direct this live show by Apple/Apple Music. He was designated as the director of the show. He noted that
he was not given much notice prior to the event (about 2 weeks' notice when normally its 2-3 months) and when
he was at the venue, he stated that he was not given much latitude regarding the placement of his equipment.
He stated that he was told indirectly that the Fire Marshall had signed off on the placement of the barricades and
that he was not permitted to move anything from its place but rather work around the structure in order to set up
his cameras/equipment.
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For the duration of the event, he stated he was inside the production trailer which was located about a 150 feet
behind the main stage on the street. From this trailer he would be able to see the live feeds and select cameras to
go live for the purpose of the stream. Inside the trailer with him was a technical Director and an Associate Director
on either side of him. There was a script supervisor next to the technical director. On the back row of the trailer he
stated were all of the producers which included two Apple Producers along with one other who was there to
oversee the whole event. He believed one was Anthony Mandler. He stated there was also another
producer/director who was from Travis Scott's camp whose name he could not recall. He did not believe that
anyone from Live Nation was in the production trailer.
Prior to the show, he and several of his cameraman did walk-throughs of the venue. He recalled that this event
has been known to get crazy in terms of the crowd. He was advised that they would not be able to have cameras
operating in the crowd itself or placing camera risers in the crowd. He stated as they were walking the venue, a
few security guards told his cameraman that they needed to be ready, warning them that once the kids come over
the barricades they had better get out of there.
Speaking on the set-up of the venue, he stated that it was similar to most tours he has seen. He thought it was
odd that the stage was so high off the ground and that the area in front of the stage was clear of people which
looked bad for T.V. He stated that it was also odd that people were congregated to those large areas as opposed
to more individual "pens". In terms of numbers, he was told that 50 -70k people would be there.
The Events of the Evening
Torre stated that he had not control as to when the concert began. He was coordinating with his Stage Manager
who was in communication with Travis Scott's camp in order to make sure they caught the right starting angle of
Travis shooting through the floor and onto the stage.
Torre pointed out that for the first 30 minutes of the concert, the producer from Travis Scott's camp loved seeing
the big swarms of people. He stated that throughout the show, they continually asked him to get the shots of
crowd with the giant groups of people and everyone moving around. He was still in control over which of his 18
cameras went online at any given time, but he would still consider the recommendations of others in the room in
order to get the appropriate angle.
Speaking again of the set up, he stated that he brought to the event about 9 cameramen that he knew personally.
He stated that Travis Scott's team had at least two cameramen of their own that that embedded in the crowd/pits.
He emphasized again that in his conversations with Travis's camp prior to the show that it was very important to
them that they get shots of the "anarchy" inside the pits.
Torre stated that he communicated through a radio network. He stated that everyone who was a part of
production was essentially listening to him on his channel. This would include all of the cameramen, people
working the audio production, and persons inside the production trailer. He stated that sometimes his cameraman
will get on the radio to advise him if something needed to be brought to his attention, production-wise.
Torre stated that about 25 minutes into the show, Gregory Hoffman who was working the crane camera got on the
radio and stated, "we have a problem out here, we are being overrun, we need security out here right now". After
receiving this transmission, he stated that he raised his own voice and repeated what was said while also
requesting that other go to assist Gregory at his position. He thinks he may have repeated himself again over the
radio. He stated the producer of their show got on the air and said, "Torre, we are sending people there right
now". Then the show continued.
He stated that 10 minutes went by and Gregory Hoffman got on the air again and stated, "the movie bird (crane) is
done, there is kids climbing all over the movie bird, you do not understand the severity of whats going on out
here, people are dying". Following that statement, Torre stated that that was the first time they realized that
something was very wrong. I asked Torre to confirm that Gregory actually said that people were dying and Torre
stated that he did.
I asked him if anyone else in the room heard that transmission from Gregory or if he repeated it to the others in
the room with him. Torre stated that he thinks that Gregory thinks that he repeated verbatim what he said to the
rest of the room. Instead Torre stated that he said to the room, "There is major problems out there, we have an
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emergency on our hands here, and we need help back of house right this second".
I asked him what the response was to what both he and Gregory had said. Torre stated that he did not know
about everyone else, but Rob Paine got on the air and stated, "Torre, we are back there right now". He explained
that Rob is the owner of the company that oversaw the entire television production. He emphasized that they were
doing everything in their power to help Gregory and the entire situation.
I asked him to describe the one producer in the trailer that was representing Travis Scott's team. He stated that he
was hesitant to call him a producer because he was very young and inexperienced. He stated that this person
was more concerned with the four cameras that were embedded in the crowd and mosh pits. Torre stated that this
person did not seem like he has done very many concerts before. This may have been his first television
production. He stated that he did not know how he reacted to the situation when it was made evident to those in
the room.
I asked him to speak to the reactions of everyone else in the room. He stated that everyone understood that
something was not right but they were disconnected to the reality of was happening out there. He stated the T.V.
cameras were not picking up the situation. When Gregory made the statement that "people were dying" he
thought to himself about what that could mean because at the time, it was not clearly understood. To him, he
thought it could have meant that someone (maybe one person) was pulled out of the pit after being trampled or
something. No one in the truck had any idea of the extent of what was happening.
The Aftermath
I asked him about what was happening as the show wrapped up. Torre stated that as soon as the show was over,
everyone in the truck scattered, and it was like a "ghost town". He stated that one of the producers approached
him and expressed that although they did a good show he did not want to celebrate. This producer suggested to
him that they should go outside and see what was going on. This producer who Torre identified as Lee Lodge
(Apple), told him that something beyond their control happened at the show where people may have gotten hurt.
Torre stated that he left the production truck and started walking towards the stage. He met up with some of the
camera man who told him that maybe 5 people had died. Torre stated that was the first time that he realized just
how bad this situation was, like a national news story.
I asked him if he had heard anyone mention anything about stopping the show. He stated that during the whole
production, he never heard anyone say they were going to stop the show. He stated that he and the people in the
production truck had no control over the decision to stopping the show.
I encouraged him to reach out to those he was working with that evening so that they may come forward to
provide statements regarded what took place at the concert.
Regarding his relationship with Live Nation and the venue's promoters, Torre stated that he had little to no
communication with them throughout the concert. He stated that they were on their own in terms of following the
performance and capturing the show on camera.
End of Interview
Tyler Ross
I received the phone number for Tyler Ross from Salvatore Livia. I had been informed that Tyler was the one
producer who was more closely associated with Travis Scott's team. For a time, I was unsuccessful in making
contact with Tyler until I was finally able to catch him on his phone. The following is a summary of my interview
with Tyler Ross:
Tyler stated he was under the employ of Apple Music for this event and was operating out of the live stream truck
behind the stage on the street. He stated that he normally he is independent/freelance and for this event he was
hired on more as a consultant.
He stated that he has worked with Travis on a bunch of shows in the past. He was called in to this event to consult
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and call on cameras from time to time to go live since he had knowledge of how these events normally go. He
stated that he has worked events with Travis for 4 or 5 years and he has participated in all of the previous
Astroworld events.
He stated that in the past he has been mostly responsible for capturing the more personal aspects of Travis
during his shows. He stated that he was the one who filmed most of the Netflix special about Travis. For this event
his focus was more the stage activity and ensuring the other cameramen were catching the right angles he
believed should be priority for this type of show.
Tyler stated that this event was the first time he has ever done a live broadcast. He stated there were probably 10
people in the production trailer with him, with the main people being Apple Music overseeing all of the livestream.
He stated that he recognized the names Salvatore, Lee Lodge, and Anthony Mandler who he stated was another
one of the directors. He also mentioned the name Mike Carson who was another who was contracted.
He stated for this event he had 2 or 3 camera guys that were filming within the crowd. He stated that he was
communicating directly with those three on a separate channel than some of the other cameramen. He stated
there was another radio channel he would use to communicate with the director to ask to switch cameras.
Events of the Show
He stated that from his perspective, he was not really watching the show. He focused more on communicating to
his people in the crowd to collect the right angles and shots. He stated he spent the first half of the show just
gathering his bearings for the job he was supposed to do which was still new to him.
He pointed out something strange that he noticed about the show was that there was not as many mosh pits. He
stated from his experience with Travis Scott shows there are normally a lot of mosh pits but with this one there
were hardly any. One of his camera guys in a tower told him he was having a hard time finding good shots of
mosh pits.
He stated that he felt that it was a good show and it was not until afterwards when they were celebrating that he
found out that somebody had passed away at the show. He was shocked by the news because he has never
been to a show where someone had died. He later learned after talking to more people that the situation was even
worse than he thought.
I asked him what his cameramen in the crowd were telling him about what they were seeing. He stated that they
did not report any problems within the crowd and he stated they may have been in different areas than the ones
where things were crazy. He stated that occasionally one of their cameras would go out. He stated that it was kind
of an experiment to have the cameras in the crowd.
I asked him if the Director ever pointed out that something was going on or was receiving something from the
radio to the cameramen. He stated that there was a moment of concern when the crane camera went down and
he recalled someone saying something about a medical emergency. He also heard that someone was climbing on
the crane. After a while, the crane camera turned back on so he thought that everything was okay.
I asked him if he or anyone in the room had radio communication access to Travis Scott's ear piece. He stated
that to his knowledge no one in the room could communicated with Travis, they all were connected to cameramen
only.
I asked if he heard anyone saying or talking about stopping the show. He stated that he never heard anyone say
stop the show.
End of Interview.
Lee Lodge
I made contact with Apple and was referred to Andrew Farthing, who was the legal representative assigned.
Andrew made the arrangements for the conference call with Lee Lodge who was one of the Apple Producers I
had been told was at the event in the production trailer. Other lawyers participated in the conference call/interview.
The following is a summary of my interview with Lee Lodge:
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Lee stated that his position within Apple is as Creative Director, Music content, and Global Production. He stated
that he started with the position on November 1, 2021. Prior to that, he was working with Apple in a free-lance
capacity.
He stated that Apple had a limited role in this event. They were contracted to work the live stream for the
headliner event: Travis Scott. He was located in the broadcast/production trailer that was on N. Main Street. He
stated there was a front row and a back row inside the trailer. He stated that there were three on the front row
which included the director and he and four others on the back row. He stated there were side rooms to the trailer
which contained people working the audio portion of the event, but he was not aware of who they were.
He stated that his role for this event was as Creative Director and video cropping. He was responsible for building
a small production team in order to prepare a project for a live stream. He emphasized that he nor Apple was in
charge of this event. He had not creative control of the event or what was meant to take place. They were merely
hired on to do the work of streaming and videography. He stated they work in partnership with those that do have
authority at the event to ensure they are gathering the necessary information for the show.
I asked him if he also had a radio or head set while inside the production trailer. He explained that he had a
comms panel in front of him. The panel contained a number of options for him to select which channels he wanted
to listen to but not speak to, or channels that he wanted to use for communication. He stated his primary focus
was to communicate with the Director and other colleagues within the trailer. He stated that he monitored the
cameramen communications but he was not able to speak to them. He could also hear the chatter between the
Director and the cameramen.
Events of the Show
I asked Lee to share with me his perspective the show from start to finish. One of his lawyers spoke up and asked
me to clarify what I was talking about. I explained that I had already spoken to other members of the production
trailer and at this point would like to gather Lee's own perspective of the evening, specific to the performance.
Lee stated that there were 11 cameras that were Apple's cameras. His viewpoint was looking at the shots taken
by those cameras. He explained that he could not see a birds-eye view of the venue. Most of his focus was on
Travis Scott and a few other wide shots.
He stated that he had observed other performances by Travis Scott in the past and found that this one was not
any different from those other ones in terms of production. He noted that within the first 15 minutes, the crowd
energy was very similar to what he has seen in all of the previous material.
Lee stated that about 18 minutes into the performance which started at 9 PM, they received a radio transmission
from Camera 6 which was located in "front of house". He summarized what he heard the cameraman say which
something about crowd escalation, people coming over or being lifted over the barrier. He described this
cameraman's voice as frantic and escalating but not panicked, as if he was beginning to notice something. He
emphasized that fact that the area where this was supposedly occurring in front of the crane camera which
extended approximately 50 feet into the crowd. This meant that the affected area would not have been captured
on camera, making those in the production trailer unable to verify what the cameraman was saying.
He stated the report that people were being lifted over the barricade was not considered a distressful. The thought
process among those in the trailer was that there should have been security out there handling the situation as
they had been hired to do. Still, Lee stated that he exited the trailer to speak with the Head of Production for Event
Services, Rob Pain. He stated that it was not normal to leave the trailer during a live performance, but due to cell
communication being down it became necessary to exit and speak to Rob in person.
He stated that Rob could hear the same things that he was hearing over the radio which they discussed with each
other. Rob told him that he had spoken with a Police (Sergeant?) who was stationed in the compound near them
on N. Main St. He stated that they had been informed that the police would not be sending any officers to that
camera position. He stated that they returned to the trailer and show continued.
He stated that there still was not anything showing up on any of their 11 cameras that would indicate any problem
scenarios. He recalled about 24 minutes into the show, Travis stopped performing and was pointing out an
ambulance in the crowd. He recalled seeing one of their cameras pointing towards the ambulance/cart in the
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crowd.
He explained that he had people that were in contact with Stage Management including people that had more
involvement with the Artist. He stated that he was hearing the people associated with the artist were not receiving
any communications about stopping the show, or any sense of irregularity in the crowd.
He noted that the next big thing to happen in the show was around 9:45 when Drake joined Travis on stage. He
stated that the only communications he was receiving at that time pertained to Drake and his entrance on stage.
He stated that there were still no communications coming from the Astroworld staff regarding any irregularities.
He stated that he was advised by a person named Roger (Stage Manager) that Travis was going to do his last
song at 10 PM and end the show. He explained that they had received a set list that day containing a list of songs
that Travis would perform. He explained further that there was no rehearsal for this show so the planning was
limited from a streaming perspective meaning they just had to go with flow.
I asked him if he believed the show ended early or if it was supposed to go for longer. He stated that he did not
know. He stated that there were conversations had between Travis and his D.J. as they made decisions to skip
certain songs. He stated they were keeping track of how fast Travis was moving through the set list. He believed
that Travis skipped maybe four songs. He also noted that Travis did not talk much to the crowd and just kept
pushing through all of his music.
We began talking about the radio chatter again and Lee stated that most of the radio chatter that took place during
the event was coming from Camera 6 which was the crane camera. He stated that it began with that earlier report
of people coming over the barrier to people receiving CPR. He noted that Cameraman 6's voice escalated during
the show, which he observed to be an escalation to the situation that was taking place out there.
Lee stated that when he had heard that someone was receiving CPR near Camera 6, he stepped out of the trailer
again to speak with Rob Paine. He stated that the response from Police was the same, no officers were going to
be assigned to go to that area. He stated that we (the production team) did not have any authority to take any
actions. He deferred to the police for possible actions. He stated that Houston Police, Houston Fire, or someone
with Festival Production would have stopped the show and informed them that it was about to happen. There was
no communication that this was going to be a show-stop situation.
Lee explained that he thinks they received the communication about people receiving CPR about 30 minutes into
the show. He stated that it was around the same time the ambulance appeared in the crowd but he also noted that
the area where the CPR was happening was not anywhere near the ambulance. He stated that also during that
time period, they lost crane mobility and it appeared to be not working.
I asked him if he knew the name of the Police Officer or Sergeant that was spoken to by Rob. He stated that he
did not. He recalled that there was a police presence around the production compound earlier in the day with
police coming in to get coffee and things like that. He assumed it was someone stationed around their area that
Rob spoke to about the situation. He was told by Rob that it was a Police Sergeant.
The Aftermath
At the end of the show, normally they would get together and celebrate after a good show. He recalled after the
second time that he met with Rob outside the trailer that when he returned to the trailer, he told everyone in there
to keep it down when the show came to an end because some people may have been injured. He did not think it
would be appropriate to celebrate. It was not until later that they learned the extent of how bad the situation ended
up.
End of Interview
***A recording of each of the interviews will be kept with the Case File***
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0045 01/06/2022 08:32
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 01/06/2022
Approval Time
10:59:04
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective J. Caten
Supplement Coverage - November 6, 2021 - January 06, 2022
This Supplement is a continuation of my Supplement(s) #33 and #42 under HPD Incident 149072421. There is
information we later learned or additional follow up from Supplement #42. Currently, this Supplement Coverage is
from November 6, 2021 - January 06, 2022. Please note that this is not all of the interviews conducted. The work
has been split among investigators to conduct and type up interviews. For context of my documentation, please
review Supplement #33 and #42 before reading this Supplement.
1.) Interviews Conducted
A.) Treston Blount Interview
B.) Daniel Johary Interview
C.) Fahin Shahriar Phone Conversation
D.) Joshua Lewis Phone Conversation
E.) Danny Vargas Interview Attempt
F.) John McGuire Phone Conversation
G.) Anonymous Caller - Phone Conversation
H.) Cameron Decker Interview
2.) HFD Questions / Voluntary Witness Statement
3.) CSU Statement
1.) Interviews Conducted:
The four of us in Murder Squad 1 (Sgt. M. Brady, Sgt. M. Casso, Detective M. Barrow and I) conducted a range of
different individuals with this case. We gathered information and interviews through a multitude of different
means. In some cases, there were two or more of us present for an interview. We have decided to split up the
work and all take part in documenting interviews in this case. This Supplement will contain the interviews that I
conducted:
A.) Treston Blount Interview (Disk 1C)
I mentioned this interview in Supplement #33 but did not document the synopsis of the interview itself. It is
documented here below. The interview took place at the Texas Children's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. I
had just entered the room of Ezra Blount when the interview began:
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Treston Blount
B/M DoB:
November 6, 2021
I introduced myself to Treston Blount and asked if he could provide a statement. Mr. Blount began by showing a
video of Ezra on his shoulders. He stated he could not breath and ended up passing out. He stated when he
passed out and began going to the ground, Ezra was taken off of his shoulders. He stated Ezra was holding the
camera. He stated somehow he ended up out of the crowd with the phone in his pocket. He stated he began
asking where is his son. He stated someone in the crowd that was standing near him said they took him to the
medic center. He stated he went to both of the medic centers and he was not there. He stated he asked if they
sent a 9 year old kid to the hospital and was told they sent a lot of people to the hospital.
Treston Blount stated he went to three hospitals in the area and was unable to find him. He stated he believed he
might be lost at the NRG stadium. He stated he contacted HPD and asked if a Missing Juvenile could be sent out.
He stated his son's photo went out and an investigator contacted him immediately to say his son was at Texas
Children's. I asked when did it get crazy in the crowd. He stated as soon as Travis Scott got on the stage. He
stated before Travis Scott came on stage, it was okay. He stated at one point, Ezra was able to stand in front of
him on the ground. He stated he told his son as soon as Travis Scott comes out on stage, he would put him on his
shoulders so he could get a clear view of what was going on. He stated he put him on his shoulders. He stated as
soon as Travis came out, everyone came out, it got compacted. He stated if someone moved an inch, the entire
crowd would feel it.
Mr. Blount went on to say there was a lady near him saying she cannot breath and she feels like she is going to
die. He stated the next thing he knew, it was over. He stated he does not remember anything after that. He stated
his son was still on his shoulders when he went down. He stated he does not know how his phone got back in his
pocket. He stated he was yelling for his son near the sound system on the left side of the stage. I asked when did
his son stop recording. He stated he does not know when he stopped recording. Sgt. M. Brady asked if Mr. Blount
could Air-Drop the video. I provided my contact information and I began to give him some information about the
case that we had thus-far. Mr. Blount did an Air-Drop with Sgt. M. Brady. The video Ezra captured is attached to
the case file.
(This interview is paraphrased and not verbatim. The interview was audio recorded. Refer to case file for the full
complete interview.)
B.) Daniel Johary Interview (Disk 1A)
Daniel Johary
W/M DoB:
Fahin Shariar was believed to be one of the victims in the investigation as his wallet was found in one of the
decedent's pockets. I spoke with the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office who notified me when they
attempted to make contact with Fahin's family; the family reported Fahin was alive and well. I then asked for
Fahin's contact so that I could speak with him. I contacted Fahin Shariar to get his statement and to learn more
information from his perspective about the incident.
Fahin Shariar called me and after I had called him. I introduced myself to him and told him I was investigating
Astroworld. Mr. Shariar stated he was suffocating and people had trampled on him. He stated before he was
suffocated, he had his wallet. He stated there were other people that were suffocating between him. He stated
someone must have grabbed his wallet while he was dying and kept it. He stated it could have been taken by the
person that died. He stated he realized he was missing his wallet when he got up. He stated he stated he had
some memory loss due to possible oxygen deprivation. He stated he had his wallet, keys, and phone in his
pocket. I asked what was in his wallet.
Mr. Shariar began to describe what was in his wallet. I began to tell him about the wallet and how it came into
possession. I told him a lot of property was placed in people's pockets due to the chaos. I told him people have
been trying to find the owner. I told him the deceased had his wallet in his pocket. I told him it was not necessarily
stolen or it could have been. I told him that his wallet is at Memorial Hermann Hospital. I told him Memorial
Hermann hospital would not allow me to take his wallet without a subpoena. He asked me how the subpoena
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process works. I explained the situation about getting his wallet back. I told him that he could try to get the wallet
back himself.
I told him they would possibly allow him to get his wallet back without a subpoena. I told him the hospital is in the
Texas Medical Center. I told him that it could take me some time to get a subpoena to get his wallet back for him. I
told him that I will go through the D.A.'s Office. I told him that I could attempt to get his wallet ASAP or he is
welcome to try to get it. He stated he lives in League City. I told him the wallet is not evidence and we spoke to the
doctor about the deceased. I told him we believed he (Fahin) was the deceased at first. I told him he is still
unidentified. I told Mr. Shariar the wallet is still at the hospital. I provided Mr. Shariar with the case number and my
contact information because he was worried about getting pulled over without having his I.D.
I asked Mr. Shariar to describe what happened at the festival. Fahin Shariar stated he has been to approximately
ten concerts so he knows how crowds work. He stated he left before the Sza concert from the smaller stage. He
stated he got water and then waited for approximately thirty minutes. He stated he got to Travis Scott's stage at
approximately 08:20 P.M. He stated he was trying to get the middle. He stated he was with two friends. He stated
they are usually in the front. He stated he went to the back middle of the first stage. He stated there is the VIP
spot then the second part. He stated he was in the back middle at the start. He stated he kept moving in the front
to be near the front. He stated he kept moving through the crowd before the timer started.
Mr. Shariar stated he was in the middle closer to the back. He stated he was in the middle of the crowd. He stated
he could not move anymore. He stated that is normal. He stated his mistake was that he knew in his head that he
was going to get forced around from all directions. He stated he is experienced enough to think he is not going to
get into a deadly situation. He stated the timer came up, he might have moved a bit forward. He stated when the
flames started He stated a girl behind him and her brother or boyfriend started screaming help. He stated she
looked as though she was light headed and was asking for help. He stated he opened some space to let them
breath. He stated he saw more people were screaming for help.
He stated people started falling. He stated as one person fell, another person would fall. He stated there were
approximately twenty people that fell in his area. He stated he tried to not squish them or stand on them. He
stated he knew that would hurt them. He stated he continued to fell forces from all directions. He stated it was a
weird feeling. He stated if someone is putting force on his chest and people are on their knees, there is nothing to
stop you from falling. He stated he fell as well.
He stated then it was an entire mosh pit of approximately twenty people that fell. He stated his shoes fell off. He
stated he could not get up and became confused. He stated more people began falling on him. He stated people
fell on his ankle causing it to get sprained. He stated he went to the doctor afterwards. He stated people started
sitting on his ankles. He stated people began to sit on his lungs. He stated he was trying to yell for help and began
to pinch them. He stated he did not know it would do anything but he activated his iPhone emergency. He stated
he stated he felt like he was dying. He stated he activated his phone emergency at exactly 09:16 P.M. I asked if
that was for his phone number that we were speaking on. He stated it was his current phone. He stated he has
the coordinates. I told him he could document those coordinates via text to me.
He stated he turned his light on his phone and began pinching people. He stated there were two dudes sitting on
his chest. He stated he could not breathe in. He stated before they got on his chest, he remembered to calm
himself. He stated he knew he could not panic to keep his heart from beating to fast. He stated the air on that level
was very hot. He stated he knew in his mind it should be good oxygen and that did not matter. He stated he tried
pulling "them" up with his arms but they started to give. He stated he tried to flex his legs. He stated he was laying
down. He stated he was trying to pinch them and nothing worked. He stated there were approximately twenty of
them. He stated it is unlikely that he didn't see them.
Mr. Shariar stated with a crowd of fifty-thousand. He stated there were twenty of them. He stated he does not
believe Travis Scott cared. He stated he believes Scott saw them but did not care. He stated every time a song
stopped, he would try to get up. He stated the next song would start. He stated he believes he was down there for
approximately ten minutes. He stated while he was being suffocated, he believed he was going to die. Mr. Shariar
stated he is kind of an atheist and does not believe in god. He stated his parents are Muslim. He stated he did call
out to god and he did not die. He stated a minute later, they opened the mosh. He stated they got a guy off of his
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chest. He stated he got a breath. He stated then the guy got back on him. He stated then they got the guy off his
chest again and got him up. He stated his legs were gone. He stated it was hard. He stated he was light headed
and could not remember things. He stated all he could remember was to go to the back to get out of the mosh pit.
He stated the crowd is still going. He stated he was not out of the way but he was good. He stated he got out of
the railing. He stated he was in the section of the VIP center and the first mosh pit. He stated he sat on the wheel
of the big camera in the middle. He stated he felt as though he was safe at that point. He stated he waited for
examiners to come to him. He stated he saw examiners running to help other people.
He stated he saw people telling them to stop the concert and they did not. He stated he does not know if they did
not have the power to stop the show. He stated he did not lose consciousness. He stated everything was spinning
and he felt as though he was high. He stated he only drank water and chicken schwarma. He stated he started
puking water at one point. He stated that is probably because he had too much.
He stated he went with Dahlia and David Dorzay. I asked how they are. He stated they are really good. He stated
they stuck together and stayed near the front. He stated they were good as they stayed near the front. He stated
they might have been in the back. He stated they got separated at one point but they were fine .He stated he
thinks if you were in the front or back, you're fine. I asked if he had ever seen Travis Scott before and he stated
no. I asked what time did he get to the event. He stated he got there at 11:00 A.M.
I asked how the crowd was earlier in the day. He stated the other concerts were fine. He stated when it was
Travis's that is when the problems happened. He stated he heard rumors about people getting injected with drugs
and asked what that was about. I told him that I am not sure and that we got that statement from one person. I told
him we have been unable to find him. I told him there was possible water being thrown that was burning people
skin. He asked me to wait. He stated he believes he can relate to that. He stated he thought the liquid was just
alcohol. I told him that we do not know what the liquid was. I told him there was a statement about it earlier. He
stated he believes it was alcohol and that happened to him to. He stated he felt like alcohol and smelled like it. He
stated it did not smell like water.
I told him right when Travis Scott and Drake came out, it is when it got crazy for people. I told him we are still
investigating everything and it is early on in the investigation. I told him I do not know where the victim was in
relation to him that had his wallet. I asked what hospital he went to.
Mr. Shariar stated he wanted to continue the story. He stated he was near the VIP section. He stated he was
sitting near metal barriers. He stated he spoke to a medical person. He stated they got him a wheel chair and got
him near the waterfall. He stated there he saw people that were dead and people getting defibrillators used on
them. He stated he tried to call Dahlia. He stated he got his car and they left. He stated he did not check out to the
hospital or checked in. He stated he left. He stated it was a waiting area he was in. He stated he went a UTMB in
League City ER. He stated he got everything checked out. He stated all his bones are fined. He stated his left
ankle was cut opened. He stated his right ankle was bruised. He stated everything else is pretty good. I thanked
Mr. Shariar for his time and told him to try to reach out to Memorial Hermann otherwise we could reach out for
him. Mr. Shariar said thank you and we hung up the phone.
(This interview is paraphrased and not verbatim. The interview was audio recorded. Refer to case file for the full
complete interview.)
Fahin Shariar would later provide me with coordinates "29.68766 N, 95.41798 W"
D.) Joshua Lewis Phone Conversation (Disk 1A)
Joshua Lewis
B/M
I contacted Joshua Lewis after receiving his phone number from Texas Tech University P.D. I introduced myself
and told him that I am investigating Astroworld. I told him he's not in trouble or anything. I told him that his
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information came up after he posted a video of it. I asked him what was his experience like. Mr. Lewis stated he
was not aware of the tragedy that happened. He stated he left the concert and his relatives began contacting him
to ask if he was okay. He stated this scared him because he did not know about the victims. He stated he got
approximately ten phone calls in ten minutes. He stated he told them he was safe. I asked if he remained in the
crowd during the concert. He stated he began to back off from the crowd. He stated it was a lot. He stated he was
not necessarily scared and he could still breath. He stated he never felt as though he was going to die. I asked if
his friends made it out okay and he stated yes. I asked if he saw anyone receiving CPR or medical. Mr. Lewis
stated he did not hear anything.
I asked Joshua Lewis if he heard anyone say to stop the show or that people were dying. He stated he did not to
that magnitude. He stated he saw videos on Twitter in the coming days afterwards. I thanked Mr. Lewis for his
time. He stated if I have any more questions or need anything, I can e-mail him. He asked me to text him my
e-mail address for any further questions or information.
(This interview is paraphrased and not verbatim. The interview was audio recorded. Refer to case file for the full
complete interview.)
E.) Danny Vargas Interview Attempt (Disk 1A)
I spoke to a male who stated Danny Vargas is not there. A female answered and stated she could not help me.
Refer to Audio Recording for this event.
F.) John McGuire Phone Conversation (Disk 1A)
After receiving an anonymous e-mail mentioning John McGuire may have insight to the production of Astroworld;
more specifically Travis Scott, I began to research John McGuire. I found Trask House LLC.. I filled out a request
to speak with a representative from the site. I was later e-mailed by John McGuire asking how can his business
help. I then contacted the phone number
December 7, 2021
I contacted and a male answered identifying himself as John McGuire. I introduced myself and
explained why we wanted to speak with Mr. McGuire. I explained to John McGuire that we wanted to speak with
him after his name came up in an anonymous tip through the Harris County District Attorney's Office. I asked John
McGuire if he was involved with this past Astroworld Festival and he stated he was not. I asked if it is protocol for
the average concert for performers to be in contact with people around the stage. Mr. McGuire stated 100%. I
asked if that is for safety and Mr. McGuire stated yes. He stated at any performance he has ever done, he has
been able to tell the artist exactly what was going on. He provided examples of situations he would have to notify
an artist about. He stated he did it so that he would be able to stop a performance if needed.
I asked if that was the same protocol he had set with Travis Scott in the past. Mr. McGuire stated 100%. I asked
how many times he has worked with Travis Scott in the past. He stated he created Astroworld when it first started.
He stated he did the tour itself. He stated he did album releases. He stated he worked with Travis since 2015. He
stated after doing the Astroworld tour, there were some discrepancies between him and Scott. He stated between
financial conflicts and personal...He cut off to say that I could look up his past and see the way he does things in
the industry. He stated they were substantially different. He stated he decided he did not want to work with Travis
Scott anymore.
I introduced M. Barrow to the conversation. M. Barrow repeated Mr. McGuire's past statement as to why he
separated from Scott's team. John McGuire stated there were multiple things that he did not agree with involving
Travis Scott. He stated he moved away. M. Barrow asked Mr. McGuire, What were some of the protocols he was
referring to. John McGuire stated safety. He stated he just pulled all the Astroworld information from his site. He
stated he is going through hiring new people and they are asking if he is involved with the new incident.
Mr. McGuire stated he values hiring his crew before going on a tour. He stated hiring a good crew is a smoother
process. He began to describe his experience with working with Kanye West in comparison.
John McGuire began to speak about the rollercoaster going over the crowd / stage for the past Astroworld and the
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liability it posed. He stated safety was number one priority. I told Mr. McGuire that M. Barrow and I had seen the
documentary. Mr. McGuire stated he is in it and he got yelled at in it for wanting to send crew home.
John McGuire stated he takes on a producer / director role that is rare in the industry. He went on to say, "Once
you lose a gate, that show is done". M. Barrow asked if he meant the front gates or did he mean barriers in the
crowd. He stated both. He stated from a general audience safety, if a gate is lost, the show needs to stop. He
went back to speak about a past experience with Kanye and Kim Kardashian. He stated how he ended an 80,000
person festival abruptly by the power of words calmly used without incident.
I told Mr. McGuire that we are hearing in our investigation that Travis Scott had limited communication. Mr.
McGuire stated he understands why we are hearing that information. He stated Clair Audio is likely the company
that was hired for the event. He stated there is a monitor that watches the audio that connects to the artist. He
stated it was an in ear feed. He stated it would be a live feed and not recorded. He stated his dear friend Justin
was his monitor of engineering. He stated if he did not have a mic to tell Travis something, he would go to Justin
to tell Travis and it would happen.
Mr. McGuire stated there is talk-back mics. He stated there are always talk-back mics. M. Barrow asked if Travis
Scott has ever disregarded something he's said or someone has told him something on stage. He stated yes, on
that Netflix special. He stated after the Astroworld tour, he never toured with him again. He stated Travis is going
to do whatever Travis wants to do. M. Barrow asked how much does Travis have in the say so for the security
protocols when concerts are concerned. Mr. McGuire stated he cannot speak to the safety of Travis Scott since
he left him.
John McGuire went on to say that we need to be looking for an e-mail or some communication where the gates
broken. He asked if we have spoken to David Strongberg. M. Barrow told him yes. He stated David is a very dear
friend whereas he does not care about Travis. He stated he was with Travis yesterday at Virgils funeral. John
McGuire stated at some point, one of those guys were informed. He stated if they were not informed then the
person that was to inform them that something was going on failed on that part.
John McGuire stated he has traveled the world doing the largest festivals in the world. He stated safety needs to
be those priorities. He stated when he saw this happened, he immediately thought that is the heads of the
negligent of assumption that everything is going to be okay in the show. He stated that was his biggest fear when
he saw this happening. He stated there have been deaths at shows before. He stated most of them are substance
related. He stated at a Travis Scott show in Phoenix, there was 110. He stated they began ran out of water. He
stated he personally bought all of the bottles of water and started handing them out. He stated he had kids
passing out at the front and it was around 06:00 where the show was to end at midnight.
Mr. McGuire stated he does not know if we have reached out to the safety council. He stated he has the safety
alliance. He stated they have been trying instill protocols in this type of environment. He stated OSHA only exists
in so many live show situations. He stated he is sure we have OSHA in the police department. He stated when it
comes down to the venue in a parking lot, then it is the promoter responsibility. He stated we will have to dive into
the promoter contracting. John McGuire stated he respects our position as homicide detectives but what some of
this is going to come down to is promoter and contract responsibilities. He stated when it comes to liabilities, we
would be looking for negligence.
M. Barrow stated a lot of this is civil but there is some negligence that we are investigating. M. Barrow asked Mr.
McGuire what his experience has been with Live Nation. John McGuire stated Live Nation has supported him in
the past when he has backed out of the shows and also left themselves. He stated his dealing with Live Nation,
they bring up a red flag and he addresses their concerns. He stated they are the largest music promoters in the
world. He stated he understands they are the big target everyone is going after. He stated depending on the
promotion due, there might have been another promoter involved in Astroworld, not just Live Nation. I asked if
Scoremore. He stated yeah. He stated he is not familiar with their work and he has been in this industry since he
was seventeen years old. He stated he is one of the veterans at thirty-eight. He stated he has never heard of
Scoremore.
He stated he used to break into warehouses and throw concerts in the 90's. He stated they had to stop doing that
because they got really big. He stated getting into concerts, there has to be with structure. He stated with
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promoters, safety is not always the priority. He stated Live Nation has structure and discipline. He stated he has
nothing but respect for that company. He stated he has done the dumbest, craziest, biggest shows you can
imagine and safety has always been the concern. He stated contracts for the safety of the artist has also been
the biggest concern. He stated we could look at past concerts he has worked on where safety was a big factor.
I asked if he has ever been with the stage that they have set for this Astroworld performance. He stated he has
not been involved with Travis Scott for some time now. He stated ultimately, the focus points is going to be the
type of barrier and the monitors of the barrier. He stated he believes they might be CSC. M. Barrow asked if he
has heard of BWG. He stated no. He stated use him as a resource if we have any music or show questions. He
stated he was not there but he knows everything about music festivals. He stated he can put us into contact with
people that set up these festivals.
I began to explain some of the things we have learned about concerts with regards to security. Mr. McGuire stated
security is divided into two forms. He stated there is the artist's personal security. He stated the artist also
employs a venue security person. He stated the venue security person is responsible with managing or
communicating back to the artist. He stated he will tell them what is going on with the site. He explained how he
usually runs things. He stated there is a tactical strategy they set in place. He began to talk about other promoters.
He stated how there are other companies that has set up secure environments for EDM type concerts.
Mr. McGuire went on to say that they are losing venues. He stated they are utilizing to parking lots. He stated the
safety of that site is dictated by the promoter. Mr. McGuire began to talk about pinch-points in locations such as
Disney World. He stated how that strategy of pinch-points is relayed over to concerts. He stated he feels for the
families and he feels for Travis. He stated someone made decisions. Someone continued the performance. He
stated either someone did not notify the performer that he should stop the performance. He stated or they did, and
then there was a decision made by the artist. He stated he does not know how we are going to track that. He
stated there is no way it did not happen. He stated if it did happen, then there is a moment that they decided not to
tell the artist. He stated then that person is negligent.
I asked Mr. McGuire about enacting a critical incident and egress gates. I asked if there is a time limit or buffer to
set up egress gates. I asked if that is normal. Mr. McGuire stated there is a ten or fifteen minutes before the end of
a performance. He stated it depends on venue. He stated there is an egress plan for the end of the performance.
He stated the problem with the open parking lot venues, the egress plan never goes according to plan. He stated
they open all of the gates and everyone walks out. He stated from a promoter standpoint, you monitor the gates at
the beginning because people coming into the gates affects the income. He stated at the end of the concert,
there is less monitoring because people leaving does not affect the income. He stated there is human safety
which is get them back to their cars as quickly as possible.
Mr. McGuire began to talk about the ending of other concerts where egress plans were risky. He stated we have
probably had vast conversations with the head of security. We told him everyone has blocked us with lawyers. He
stated that is going to be a thing for a little bit. M. Barrow asked about shutting down a show abruptly. M. Barrow
asked if it is normal to ask for a time to shut down the show. Mr. McGuire stated he would not provide a time. He
stated he would start the procedure to shut it down. He stated ever since Las Vegas and Ariana Grande in the UK
for the explosion. He stated from the artist side, there are safe-rooms. He went on to speak of safety plans he set
up for past artists.
Mr. McGuire stated he has stopped shows on a dime. He stated you can go to house and pull audio. He stated
people yell and start throwing things but they do not kill each other. I told Mr. McGuire about different radio
channels and how people have different frequencies. I asked if they typically share the same channel. He stated
there is normally a production radio channel. He stated then there is a security radio channel. He stated the sad
thing about CSC, they are not really trained security guards in any shape or form. He stated the usually took the
job to be place holder. He stated they usually have minimal training and zero responsibility.
Mr. McGuire stated then putting people in the barricade line where the incidents happened that have no training.
He stated he has come up with his systems to use security. He stated he does not expect much of them. He
stated someone has to be reviewing the problem and take the step to fix it. I asked if he has ever worked with
Unified Command. He stated he has not. We told him Unified Command appeared to be monitoring the crowd. I
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asked if that is normal to have. He stated CSC. He stated we would want to speak with venue security that should
have been communicating the issues. M. Barrow asked if anyone is supposed to be monitoring the crowd in
concerts.
Mr. McGuire stated no. He stated there is not someone usually set for that position. He stated that is something
that the security on the ground is responsible for that. He stated the communication from those individuals is
between them. He stated there will be twelve security guards in a section and one of them will have a radio. He
stated went to talk about an invention he is working on to help the costs with the venues while adding to more
security. He stated there is no financial benefit for having a camera on the audience until this happens. M. Barrow
told him that this concert did have this but we do not know their role.
Mr. McGuire stated he would rely on people on the ground. He stated the Travis Scott Production Manager would
have been told that there is a problem. He stated he then should have gone to Travis Scott and said they need to
solve the problem. He stated Chris Roberts is a dear friend and left the job at Rolling Loud. He stated Travis
played Rolling Loud a month before and the people at the production for him quit. I told Mr. McGuire that I noticed
similarities in Astroworld and the documentary where Travis Scott would make comments to people out in the
crowd. I asked is that he finding people them out on his own.
Mr. McGuire stated he can see them 100%. He stated center stage there is the best perspective for anyone in the
crowd over everyone. He stated it is "fucking bullshit" if Scott says he does not know what was going on. He
stated there are videos out there where musicians that can see things in the past. He provided other scenarios
where an artist may be doing more activities on the stage and could still see something going on in comparison
with someone holding a microphone and moving back and forth on stage. John McGuire stated there are certain
things in this situation that cannot been overlooked.
We talked about some of the struggles we have been facing with the case thus far. Mr. McGuire stated he
understands and he felt as though we were going to talk to him at some point. He stated with all of the people
involved, Live Nation is not it. He stated they are not the active role but they are a company that had a contract.
M. Barrow asked if it is his opinion that the people responsible for this situation is the artist, the security manager,
and the production manager. Mr. McGuire stated yes. He stated there is the event producer. He stated Live
Nation is there on paper. He stated there may be one or two people there. He stated Live Nation up to this event
happened, they wanted Travis Scott to do all the tours with Live Nation. He stated Live Nation wants to put a toe
in the water to protect their artist.
He stated he is the owner for Trask House. He stated he is an event producer and creative director. He went into
the responsibilities of his job. He stated he or a festival designer would be in charge of the egress gates. He
stated it comes down to who is responsibility at that time. He stated we should have site mats that were through
the permit office which are public record. I told him the investigation is changing civil to criminal every day, back
and forth.
He stated Travis was his artist two years ago at festivals in 2019. He stated he did not want to work with Travis
anymore at a later date. He stated he saw Travis Scott yesterday at a funeral. He stated he appeared very
different than from who he was a year ago. He stated there will be a time that we get him in a room and his lawyer
will tell him to stop talking. He stated he has stayed out of the gossip with this case and knew that we would be
contacting him at one point. I thanked him for speaking with us.
He stated reach out to Clair Audio. He stated they are going to lawyer up. I asked if they will have personnel there.
He stated there is 90% chance that Clair Audio will have provided personnel for the audio. He stated it is possible
that it would be Justin who is a dear friend. He stated he is an employee of Clair. He stated we are looking for a
monitor engineer or a front house engineer. John McGuire began describing a past experience with George
Clinton. I asked if Travis would often perform encore. He stated yes. He stated the encore is usually up to the
artist. He stated the encore is likely planned in the setlist.
I asked Mr. McGuire if he has worked with Drake. He stated he has. He stated Drake is very professional, does
his job, and gets out. He stated we should continue to the put the timeline together. He stated we need to see
where the communication went. He stated we need to see who was supposed to tell Travis Scott and/or if he was
informed, what did he do. Mr. McGuire stated there is some negligence. He stated some people could have
stopped this. He stated the show should have stopped when a metal detector went down or the safety of the site
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was compromised. He stated there is always the fear of riots. He stated that is the fear everyone has. He stated
he has prevented riots from happening and that it due the power of words. He stated with riots, people spread out.
He stated people are not compact anymore. He stated when Travis was on stage, people are moving towards the
stage. He stated most festivals has a "T" barricade. He stated that helps avoid this.
Mr. McGuire stated lawyers are going to protect e-mail trails. He stated if someone requested for a "T" barricade
and if it was ignored, that could be a problem. He stated for us to look into Safety Alliance. He stated he could
provide a unique perspective. He stated he might sit with his agenda. He stated but his knowledge on safety can
help. I thanked John McGuire for his time and he appreciated it. I then ended the phone call.
(This interview is paraphrased and not verbatim. The interview was audio recorded. Refer to case file for the full
complete interview.)
G.) Anonymous Caller - Phone Conversation (Disk 1A)
I introduced myself to the anonymous caller. The male stated that he wanted to speak with Commander Deese
and then he was passed along to me. He asked where he should begin. I told him that I am a lead detective on
the case. He stated he understood. He stated he is there to answer any questions and background information
should we need. He stated he has been following what has come to light the past couple of days. He stated most
of his ideas were laid out in his e-mail. He stated there are no unions for these type of events. He stated
unfortunately it is just common sense. He stated there are codes as to how you run the show. He stated there are
no unions to say that you must do X, Y, and Z for the show.
He stated what is abundantly clear with his interview with Charlemagne that is clear is that there was a set of
communications in place. He stated what was the protocols and emergency management discussed beforehand.
He stated he has been staying on it to gather what is out there. He stated he has been looking at the case pretty
intensely. He stated he has been looking at the timeline. He stated what he has gathered that things were going
wrong for about an hour. He stated Travis is saying that no one provided him with any information until police
were saying stop the show after Drake goes on. He stated then there is the footage when he notices the
ambulance in the crowd. He stated he looked off to the side to say what is going on to someone. The anonymous
tipster went on to say Mr. Scott is not a honest person and a pathological liar.
The anonymous person went on to say to give Travis the benefit of the doubt, the situation is completely
negligent. He stated you have to have a meeting beforehand to go through scenarios. He stated the artist has the
power to control the crowd. He stated it is a five minute conversation before the concert. He began to go through
scenarios. He stated it is completely standard stuff. He stated the key thing is anyone behind the scenes are his
employees. He stated he cannot pass the buck to Live Nation because it is his team that is on the radio
communications.
He stated if I asked John as he assumed John McGuire was working the show, I could get some information. I told
him John McGuire was actually not working the show. He stated if I asked anyone that was on his channel that is
his team. He stated it is his personal production team. He stated Live Nation is just facilitating. He stated David
Strongberg is his guy, muscle, and presence. He stated it comes down to what was the protocol. He stated it
comes down to who knew what was going on. He stated he would refer to past concerts because he is hesitant to
provide any information that could identify him as a source. He went on to mention past artists and how they
stopped shows without issues.
The anonymous tipster it does not seem as though there was any emergency discussion before the concert. He
stated there probably has never been any conversation for emergency planning because that is how Travis is. He
stated Travis says security will handle it. He stated he did not seem to have any notion to see things that
happened in the crowd. He stated he did not even know the golf-cart was an ambulance. He provided an analogy
as to how negligent this concert was. He stated he believes Travis had no clue as to who could stop the show
which shows that they never had the conversation.
The anonymous tipster said for us to look into the footage as though he asked a question to someone. He stated
someone had communication to his inner ear. He stated either someone did not say anything to Travis or
someone did and they decided to continue the show anyway. I asked if I could ask a couple questions. I asked
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how long did he work with Travis. I told him that he e-mailed a lot of people and so I am going to have to
document that we spoke. I told him that I would leave out anonymous information. He stated he does not want to
provide any identifying information that people can put two and two together. He stated his e-mail has no
identifying information. He stated he has known Travis Scott for a long time. He stated he does not feel safe. He
stated he is trying to be a little helpful.
I asked how long has he worked with McGuire. He stated for a long time. I asked if he has ever worked with Clair
Global. I asked what their operations were. He stated if they are the ones who did the set-up. He asked if they set
up the mics or if they produce the mics themselves. They asked if we have identified the chain of command as far
as production management. I told him not really because there are a lot of groups out there. I mentioned some of
the companies and why the investigation is still unknown and ongoing. He stated he would look at it this way. He
stated all the others involved, this is how it works. He stated Travis picks his own designer. He stated it is his
festival and his show. He stated he is an obsessive person so every decision is his. He stated the designer and
production supervisor work hand in hand.
He stated the audio system is plugged into a soundboard. He stated we need to find out who the production
supervisor was pertaining to the audio-board setup. He stated there are two systems there. He stated the in-ears
are part of a consolidated system that is connected to the output of the house audio. He stated that is connected
to the speakers. He stated the DJ has the playback usually for tempo. He stated we have to find out where was on
that mic and who was on that mic. He stated we have to figure out what the protocol was on that mic. He stated
he has not been around the guy (Travis) in a while so he does not know the current snapshot as to how he
operates is.
The tipster stated the snapshot that he can provide is a snapshot from less than a year ago. He stated David
Strongberg is his manager and is a person that can answer these questions. He stated he is Travis' day to day.
He stated he will know who was on that mic. He stated that will be Travis' person. He stated the next question is
what the protocol is if anything happened. He began to give protocol questions. He stated the show itself and how
it is run is by Travis. He stated the reason he brought up John because John used to work for Travis playing two
roles. He stated John would work these roles that were usually done by two separate people. He stated we need
to speak with the production supervisor that is probably handled by a company. He stated we have to see who is
plugging the mics. He stated there are different mics plugged in and a microphone has to be plugged in. He stated
if we find out who was on the mic will get some answers. He stated we have to find a protocol if it existed.
He stated there is a world of stage management. He stated it is a word of standby. He began to speak about
stage management and how it is preparation. He stated it is clear that there was no chain of command set up. He
stated Live Nation provides a template but it is up to the performer to apply that plan while executing the show.
He stated if he understands the timelines, then were is reasonable general knowledge for people back stage to
know that people are dead for approximately an hour or more. He stated it does not appear that any
communication went to him for him to standby to stop the show. He stated we should go to David Strongberg and
ask what the emergency management was set for the show. He stated we should find out the emergency
protocols. He stated it sounds like all he expected was for something to get on the "sound horn" to let him know
something was wrong. He stated it is also possible that Travis is lying.
I asked when he worked with him in the past, was his privy to the security plans set before the concert. He stated
he did not work the touring capacity but worked with Travis in other ways. He stated he was at his shows a lot. He
stated he has no knowledge of that. He stated based on the little info he does have and how things are going, it
does not seem like there was emergency management prepping. He stated it does not appear that they thought
these are things to do. He stated he is not a lawyer. He stated they should be ready when something could
happen. He stated if you fail in providing a safe environment when that is your job, then you are liable. He stated
in any other situation except the Astroworld Festival, the artist is not responsible. He stated that is why this "idiot"
is saying that because that is the case ninety-percent of the time.
The anonymous tipster began to speak about other scenarios where the artist is not liable. He stated the
difference is that this is his festival. I told him that his information is insightful and I appreciate him reaching out to
us. He stated there is a lot of show-biz nitty gritty. He stated this is a specialized industry and that he is happy to
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answer any questions he has. He stated he is aghast. He stated is taken aback how many people died in the
concert. I told him he can contact me through his number via text or e-mail. I told him that I know that he
contacted a lot of people with his information. He stated he is not normally this type of guy. He stated once he saw
Travis was attempting to have the case dismissed. He stated he felt as though the situation was obscene. He
stated it is all these middle class people trying to be gangsters and tell him not to be a snitch. I thanked the tipster
for his time and ended the interview.
(This interview is paraphrased and not verbatim. The interview was audio recorded. Refer to case file for the full
complete interview.)
H.) Cameron Decker Interview (Disk 1A)
Cameron Decker
W/M DoB:
On December 16, 2021, M. Barrow and I scheduled a meeting with Cameron Decker at Harris County Medical
Corp. We spoke in an office on-site to the business. The recording was audio recorded.
Cameron Decker stated he is the Medical Director of the Harris County Medical Corp. He stated he reports to the
board of directors. He stated he is the physician who is responsible for the medical oversight for the entire
organization. He works on training and field protocols. He stated he works in the clinical department and has a
broad range what he oversees. I asked if he has worked Astroworld before. He stated he believes he has worked
the past two events. He stated he knows he was there for the one in 2019. I asked what his capacity in these
events is. He stated historically, they provide all the EMS care and transport. He stated this event was unique
because they were not there to provide care at the venue. He stated it was only for transport.
He stated he is the sound and board for his crews when they are looking for the protocols that exist. He assists in
that way. He stated for this concert, he worked alongside Paradocs. He stated they would let him know if they
needed a patient transport. He stated he was out there to make sure the transition of patients from Paradocs to
Harris County Medical Corp as smooth as possible before they are transported to the hospital. He stated he would
also assist if there was anything from the clinical side of their crew; he would assist them as well. He stated his
role is to make sure the patient care once they get back inside of the ambulance was up to protocol.
I asked if he was with them for every transport. He stated he was with the crew if he was asked to. He stated there
were a few transports he assisted with. He stated when the disaster happened, he was there to facilitate
communication with HFD. Mr. Decker stated he and Paradocs had a smooth relationship for most of the day. He
provided a situation where a patient had a possible leg fracture and how they went to handle that. He mentioned a
time when a patient refused to go to the hospital once they were inside of the ambulance. He stated he assisted
with that. He stated those are some of the scenarios he assisted with. He stated he was a clinically oriented
supervisors.
I asked Mr. Decker if he could go through his day. He stated the times are hazy. He stated it was a reasonably
wonderful day before everything went south. He stated Harris County Medical Corps was working out of the
Communications Vehicle. He stated it was a mostly quiet space where they could plan deployments and
resources that were allocated to transports. He stated it was a nice sterile place to work overall. Cameron Decker
stated there were a few times where there was a communication error or confusion for patients on property. He
stated as the day went on, it was clarified. He stated there was some miscommunication about who Paradocs was
supposed to treat earlier in the day in which Harris County Medical Corps (HCMC) took over and it was
eventually resolved. He stated one of the critical moments when treating patients is when transferring care from
one provider to another.
Cameron Decker went on to say they had developed a tool throughout the day that helped them transition patient
care from Paradocs to HCMC. He stated he was quite surprised as to how low their transports were throughout
the day. He stated he recalled with 2019 that there were over fifty transports. He stated it can also be a burden on
the hospitals. He stated they worked on making sure hospitals are not overloaded and so they would spread out
the patient transport.
I asked where their command post was. He stated it was near the Paradocs medical tent at Gate #16. He stated
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they were in a truck. He that is where they were mostly deploying their assets from because they could get the
patients from the medical tent and take them to the Texas Medical Center. Cameron Decker repeated and stated
there was a stark difference from 2019. He stated they felt fortunate that there were not a lot of patients that day.
He stated Festivals get very busy. He stated a lot of it can be minor thing that can be weeded through. He stated
one of the nice things about Paradocs was that they wanted to minimize the impact on the hospital systems by
treat their patients as much as possible to keep them from going to the hospital.
I asked if he was working with anyone from Paradocs directly. He stated he had met a few from them that day. He
stated he met a few in the past from Paradocs before that day. He stated he pulled one guy aside named "Leo" or
something like that. He stated he showed him an area and said it was their area that they were responsible for. He
stated they clarified some things and that was it. He stated he did not go into the medical tent very often.
Mr. Decker stated they had a guy from HCMC in the Unified Command post. He stated Paradocs had one in the
Unified Command center as well. He stated to his knowledge, there was supposed to be a Unified Command
center where HPD, HCMC, Paradocs, possible event show people. He stated most of these events are supposed
to have a trailer set up should something go awry. I asked if he knows who represented his company in the
command post. He stated Alvaro Gonzalez. He stated he is a seasoned dispatcher with them and he believes Mr.
Gonzalez is a medic as well. I mentioned the company Unified Command. He stated unified command is the term
they use for the command post for these type of events.
I asked Mr. Decker to tell us what happened when the concert started. He stated it was smooth sailing. He stated
he had taken some calls and worked on some other things not pertaining to the festival because it was a pretty
easy day. Mr. Decker asked if I was talking about the "9 P.M." concert starting and I stated yes. He stated when
the 9:00 PM concert started, he was in the regional communications vehicle next to the medical tent. He stated
Michael Polk was a dispatcher helping get their folks to places. He stated Jimmy Silva was communicating with
Alvaro. He stated He was also speaking with HFD on cell phone and their radio which was linked to HFD on a
back channel. He stated to his knowledge, HFD was in a different command post in a different lot.
Cameron Decker stated he was in their command van when the concert started. He stated he remembered
reports coming in saying that people were having trouble breathing. He stated there were some problems with the
pyro-technics. He stated they believed the trouble breathing could be related to that. He stated they were not sure.
He stated Paradocs were responding to the area and would let them know if they needed transport, Paradocs
would let them know. He stated he started hearing and he cannot remember from where, someone had gone into
cardiac arrest. He stated Paradocs was responding to that. He stated they had multiple ambulance at the ready so
it was not critical for them at that moment. He stated it is not uncommon for people to go into cardiac arrest at
festivals.
Mr. Decker stated he believes when the second...(he began to back track). He stated he believes when the first
cardiac arrest made it to the tent, they had assigned a unit to transport that patient. He stated an interesting thing
about cardiac arrest; the care can be done in the streets. He stated the statistics show that it is better to perform
CPR on site rather than transport right away. He stated that can be due to missing opportunities to provide
effective care. He stated he believes they had one CPR that they knew of that was confirmed. I asked how did he
get the information. He stated it came over radio but he does not by whom. He stated it might have been
Paradocs. He stated they did not communicate with Paradocs directly. He stated their van connected to Unified
Command which was connected to Paradocs.
He stated for example, there was a situation earlier in the day where Paradocs approached an ambulance crew to
ask for transport. Mr. Decker stated this was discouraged because it circumvents the plan that was set in place.
He stated that is how it was preferred for the communication.
He stated they found about the first CPR. He stated he believes when they got the second CPR. He stated he is
not sure if the second one came in while he was talking to HFD about the first one. He stated when the second
one came in, he decided to call it very early. He stated he believes he requested ten ambulances. He stated he
called it an MCI on the second CPR. He stated they were not at MCI capacity because they had ambulances on
site that were ready. He stated he was concerned because there were two CPR out of the crowd and they did not
have the information as to why. He stated he called it an MCI.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0046 01/18/2022 13:28
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 01/18/2022
Approval Time
14:32:52
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 1 01/18/2022 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
220002614 1 1 1 Blk Pelican Case containing 6 External HDD
Typ Cat Article Brand
Article Personal Accessories Attache/Brief Case Pelican
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control
Purses, handbags, wallets 01/18/2022 14:01 Successful 0118221433
Reported Date
01/18/2022
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
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Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) Tagging Surveillance Evidence
1.) Tagging Surveillance Evidence:
On January 18, 2022, I met with HPD Homicide Officer H. Nguyen (PR I collected the original 5
harddrives provided to him to copy over onto external harddrives and the new harddrive he copied all of the
surveillance onto. N. Nguyen copied three total harddrives (one went to the FBI documented in another
Supplement, one is kept in a cabinet with Squad 1, one is to be tagged into the HPD Property Room in this
Supplement.) I took custody of the two external copies. One is labeled Astroworld HPD and the other is
Astroworld EVD. Astroworld HPD is the one that will stay with Squad 1 for now. The Astroworld EVD will be
tagged into the property for safe keeping. H. Nguyen has a separate working harddrive that he uses in case we
need his services named 4T. It will be tagged at a later date near the conclusion of this investigation. The
following will be tagged into the HPD Property Room under this case number in a black Pelican 1400 Case:
Samsung Portable SSD T7 - AWF-01 VIDEO 01
Model: Mu-PC2T0T
SN: SSTCNS0R806242K
PSID: RWNLXRX3NPBWTLLEZB6C4G2NW73T8K2X
2TB
Samsung Portable SSD T7 - AWF-02 VIDEO 002
Model: MU-PC2T0T
SN: S5TCNS0R705629T
PSID: 12NH2EWRR4PRML9UWZHPX6356W9JJVNJ
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WD1490724-21 SURVEILLANCE ## ASTRO 2021 $$
SN: WXP2A311ACUS
PN: WDBYVG0020BBK-0B
black external harddrive (brand covered by business card and label) FSSV - Brian G. Cano FSSV, Fee,
Smith, SHarp & Vitullo LLP Texas Trial Attorneys - Travis Scott Set Attorney Brian Cano - Live Nation
Samsung Portable SSD T7 - BBRVOL-01 Audio
Model: MU-PC500H
SN: S5TFNS0R905733T
PSID 1MTJK893LU5WS2WCSUY5P2FKYF2L1J4P
500 GB
Seagate Expansion 10 TB Harddrive - HPD EVD (in Seagate box)
PN: 3EGAPB-500
SN: NAC678TD
10 TB
The property was in my custody and care from the moment I received the evidence from H. Nguyen until I tagged
them in the HPD Property Room.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0047 01/18/2022 13:57
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat
HOMICIDE DIVISION Supplement Transfer Complete Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
01/19/2022 08:44:48
General or Other Involvement to Case 1: NORTHERN,MONTY
Involvement Invl No Type
General or Other Involvement to Case 1 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
NORTHERN,MONTY 3982824
Race Sex DOB Age Juvenile? Height Weight Hair Color
White or White Hispanic Male 46 No 5'07" 150# Red or Auburn
Eye Color RMS Transfer PRN Use Of Force By Officer? RMS Row D RMS Transfer Date
Brown Successful 6168775 No 6168775 01/28/2022 08:22:36
Reported Date
01/18/2022
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # TX
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 01/18/2022
General or Other Involvement to Case 2: THESTRUP,LARS
Involvement Invl No Type
General or Other Involvement to Case 2 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
THESTRUP,LARS 4872072
Race Sex DOB Age Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
White or White Hispanic Male 45 No Successful 6168776
Use Of Force By Officer? RMS Row D RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
No 6168776 01/28/2022 08:22:53 01/18/2022
Type
Work / Business
Dist/Beat
1A10
Map Coordinates City State Z P Code Date
Houston Texas 77002 01/18/2022
Phone Type Phone No Date
Work / Business 01/18/2022
Monty Northern
Detective Caten and I met with Monty at the Harris County Emergency Corps. Facility located at 2800 Aldine
Bender Rd. We delivered to him a subpoena requesting the logs and documentation related to the Astroworld
Festival. Monty's title within the company is the Director of Special Events. The following is a summary of our
interview with Monty:
Explaining the Business Structure
Monty stated that ASM Global is the management company for NRG Park. They contracted through Harris County
Sports Cooperation. ASM Global manages the contracts for the park. He stated that Mark Miller was the GM of
the Park.
He stated that HCEC is a company that provides all EMS care whose primary focus is on 911 calls. Back in 2010,
HCEC took over EMS duties from another company for events at NRG Park. Since that time, they have received a
lot of training for event scenarios including mass causality events and special procedures.
HCEC Role
He stated that normally his company provides full medical services for events that take place in the Park. They are
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involved with all of the football games, festivals, and even Astroworld in 2019. For the last Astroworld they
covered: Medical tent, roaming crews, cart crews, and hospital transports (approximately 47 transports that day
which he described as very busy but manageable). However, in the planning for Astroworld 2021, he recognized
there would be a staffing shortage and he explained to the management company that they would not be able to
work all of the aspects of medical care for this event. It was decided that HCEC would solely handle hospital
transports for this event while the duty to provide a medical staff would be place upon the promotion company
Live Nation/Scoremore.
Monty stated they had five ambulance trucks prepared for this event. They were staged at Gate 16. They had a
dispatcher working out of a command post in the Purple lot. As to the medical set up for this event which remained
consistent if the event turned into a MCI was: Triage, Treatment, and Transport. Paradocs was hired to manage
triage and treatment while HCEC was hired to do transport.
We asked him if they had ever worked with Paradocs before. He stated that they had not worked with them.
Speaking on Paradocs' performance he briefly stated that they did not do things the way they would have done
them.
Prior to the Festival, there was an all personnel meeting to go over the event itself. He stated they had their own
radio station channel 13 and channel 14 (to communicate with HFD) which is part of the larger radio station,
HCCMED. He stated that Paradocs had their own radios for their purposes in the field but the other entities did not
have those. They primarily communicated with Paradocs face to face or over the phone. Meanwhile, HFD was
staged in the Orange Lot.
Monty told us who was inside the central command post: Internal Police, concessions, CSC, ASM Global, HCEC,
Live Nation and Paradocs. He stated there were probably other entities there but he could not remember who they
were with. He stated that they were in constant communication with Paradocs since they had people at the table
with each other.
The Events of the Day
Monty stated that in contrast to the previous time that they worked this festival they only had six hospital
transports prior to the Travis Scott concert. He stated that they would never see any of the patients that Paradocs
were working on unless they were being transported. He stated they never entered the medical tent, as that was
Paradocs' responsibility.
He stated that at 8:59 PM, he gathered his group working the event to take a group photo as they were
accustomed to doing from previous events. Afterwards, many of them walked to a point where they could see the
stage light up at the start of the performance. He stated that he took a few photos of the stage but they did not
show the crowd.
Shortly after 9 PM, Monty received radio communication on HCCMED where the dispatcher said, "hey, I am
getting reports of multiple people down on the ground, let Paradocs know". He stated that the communication from
HCCMED was routed to the Transport Supervisor who radios that message to central command. He stated that
the Dispatcher who was in the command post was Alvaro Gonzales.
Monty stated that he personally witnessed multiple people in various states of unconsciousness entering the
medical tent. He was standing outside the tent near the transport staging area. It was around that time that the
Transport Supervisor advised them to stay ready by their vehicles and prepare for multiple calls coming in at the
same time.
When all of this started happening, he stated that he was already down two transport units. One had taken
someone who was in the tent earlier for non-critical injuries and the other was for a female with a laceration on her
hand from attempting to scale the perimeter fence. They had three units on property at the time of the first CPR
call.
By his recollection, Monty believed that Bharti was the first one brought in and then transported by his team. He
estimates that she was brought around 9:45 PM. He stated that he saw Dr. L. Thestrop who was there in a tactical
role with HFD doing CPR on Bharti.
Detective Caten had been in communication with an EMT who is employed by the Harris County Emergency
Corps but for the Astro World event she volunteered to work for Paradocs in the Medical Tent. She agreed to
come to 1200 Travis to interview with us. The following is a summary of our interview with Soryiah:
She stated that she is a medical student at University of Houston. She wanted to get into a more hands-on job
within in the medical field. She has been with HCEC for about a year. During her time with HCEC she has
undergone a lot of training and has had several opportunities working the emergency 911 calls. She has been in a
lot of high stress scenarios and felt overall prepared for a lot of scenarios. However, she has not performed CPR
prior to this incident, she felt that she was very prepared.
She stated that prior to the event an email went out with HCEC explaining how they were short staffed and would
only be working the transport aspect of this event. The email also solicited to HCEC employees who were still
interested in working the event as part of the medical staff to reach out to a contact with Paradocs. She stated that
she did reach out to Paradocs and she completed some paperwork that enabled her to essentially be a Paradocs
employee for a day. She and her fellow employee/friend, Priscilla signed up to work with Paradocs. She was
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motivated to work the event because she felt like it would be a good experience for her and her medical career.
The Events of the Day
She stated that she and Priscilla carpooled together to the event the morning of 11/5. They checked in at the
medical tent and received their Paradocs shirts to wear for the day. She believed they clocked in around 7 or 8
am.
She stated she was assigned to the medical tent. She believed that the assignments within Paradocs were made
based on experience levels. She noted that the people who had 911 experience and the additional training that
came with that were assigned to the medical tent while the rest were to respond in the field. She was not sure if
this was the official manner that they picked the assignments.
She explained that the medical tent was divided in to two sections. She was assigned to the section that
contained the chairs for patients to come and sit on and be attended to for their minor injuries. The other part of
the tent had beds for those who needed more treatment for moderate to severe injuries.
She stated that they spent most of the early part of the day attending to patients with minor injuries. She stated
there were a lot of people with scrapes and other injuries. She state that she did not have a radio or any way to
communicate with anyone in the field. She was only able to communicate in person to the doctors and other
personnel inside tent.
Detective Caten asked about the crowd rush at the entry gates earlier in the day. She stated that she and the
medical tent treated a lot of injuries at that time. She described how throughout the day, before the concert,
people tended to come in waves. There would be periods of time when nothing was happening or times when it
was very busy. She heard about people getting trampled at the merchandise line as well other than the entry gate.
Detective Caten asked what was the worst injury treated before the concert or if anyone appeared to be under the
influence of narcotics. She stated that there was maybe one person that she saw that was said to have
consumed acid, but it was a juvenile and was transferred to the pediatric section of the tent. She recalled the
worst injury she saw before the concert was just some really bad scrapes, all of which were treatable at the tent.
Detective Caten asked her how the patients were logged or tracked. She stated that each patient was asked to
present their ID or something and that information would be gathered by one of two people designated as
Trackers in the medical tent. She believed their names were Leo (or Liam) and Unis (or Eunis). She stated that
they were not with Paradocs either but with another 911 agency, but she was not sure which. She believed they
were 18 and 19 years old. She believed that they were assigned to her area specifically but they could have been
gathering patient information throughout the tent.
Detective Caten asked her if she had a direct supervisor from Paradocs. She stated that it was unclear if she had
a supervisor. When she would have a question about something, she would talk to the assigned nurse in her area
so she considered that person to be her supervisor in a way. We asked who the Doctor she reported to in the tent
was. She stated immediately that the Doctor was a bitch. She stated that Doctors first name was Donica and she
had little flowers that lit up in her hair, "flower power". She stated that she generally avoided Dr. Donica and would
refer all questions to the nurse.
The Events during the Concert
She stated that her and two others left the medical tent to take their dinner break around 8:30 pm. They walked
over to the food trucks and she noted that "Sizza" was playing at the other stage. For a moment she thought it
was pretty cool that she was there and she was able to catch a portion of that show. That sat outside the medical
tent and talked for a while until "Sizza" ended and they were told that Travis Scott was about to perform. They all
returned to the tent and got ready for the show to begin.
She stated that they were all bracing themselves for the worst because she and many of them had heard how bad
Travis Scott concerts have been in the past in terms of how full the medical tent gets with people. She stated that
the medical tent was positioned next to the main stage. From her perspective it was to the left of the stage. She
did not expect the show to be as bad as it ended up being. She stated that it was never discussed in the medical
tent what was to be done if the situation rose to an emergency or if they had deceased persons. She remarked
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that Paradocs seemed to be disorganized and it was not always clear what the standards and procedures were.
She mostly just went with the flow during the day.
She stated that in her mind things began to go bad when the security guard who was potentially overdosed
entered the tent. She stated that she could not recall the exact time the guard came in, but it was sometime during
or just before the first Travis Scott song. She saw that he was brought in on a wheel chair and it was commented
by someone in the tent that someone had injected him. He was brought back to the "rooms" in the back of the
tent. She was not sure what kind of treatment he received other than narcan, but shortly after she remembered
seeing him walk out of the tent on his own. She remembers that moment specifically because as soon as the
guard passed her, the first cardiac arrest patient who she identified as Brianna Rodriguez was brought in.
She stated that she was astonished that this wall all happening in a very short amount of time, maybe within 20
minutes of the concert starting. She stated that Brianna was brought back and everyone was working on her and
doing CPR. She went over to help, but at that time she turned and saw the 9 year old (Ezra) being brought into
the tent. She stated that the Doctor and nurses immediately began working on him and saying with surprise, "it's a
kid!" She recalled the thought that came to her mind asking what was a kid doing at that concert?
After Ezra came in, a number of people where coming into the tent telling her that they had been trampled or they
could not breathe. She stated they all seemed to come in at once, and again she thought to herself, "What the
heck is going on?" At that time she returned to her section and started to treat those she could take care of quickly
and work her way through all of them. She recalled many of them telling her that they had been trampled in the
crowd. While she was going through those patients, another cardiac arrest patient entered the tent. She stated
that all cardiac arrest patients were taken to the back of the tent to the "rooms" they had set up. She noted that
everything was happening so quickly and at some point she noted that her area had cleared out and practically all
of the patients she had there had left. She thought that maybe they left out of fear after seeing all of the cardiac
arrest patients being brought in, she was not sure of the reason.
She stated that she ended up providing CPR to the 22 year old A&M student, later identified as Bharti. Another
person from Paradocs was doing CPR on Bharti initially but she tapped her on the shoulder to let her know that
she would take over when she got tired. During that time, she went looking for an IV bag and brought it over to
them. She stated while she was doing CPR, they checked for a pulse and found one. They immediately got her
back on the stretcher and moved her to the transport unit. She stated as soon as Bharti left, she looked up and
saw another cardiac arrest patient being brought in.
She believed that the next cardiac arrest patient was Franco Petino by looking at his face. She began working on
him and doing CPR. The whole time she kept thinking to herself, "What is going on?" She described that she was
behind a curtain doing CPR and there was a moment when Leo walked in, pulling the curtain back, and she could
see around the room that almost everyone was doing CPR on a cardiac arrest patient. She could not believe it
and to her it all seemed like a bad dream.
She stated that a doctor came in and intubated the patient she was working on. She stated it was not the same
female doctor from before, it was a Hispanic Male wearing black scrubs. She could not remember his name. The
doctor told her that he needed suction to clear the blood from Petino's mouth. She recalled having difficulty
opening Petino's mouth, like it was locked shut. Eventually, the doctor got it open but the suction was not working.
She stated that she yelled at someone in the room to bring them suction that worked which eventually someone
did. Next, while she was still doing CPR, the doctor in the black scrubs got up and left. This was shocking to her
and she did not know what else to do other than to continue giving CPR.
She described the whole scenario as a shit-show. But she was trained to continue and so she did. Another doctor
came over to her and she described him as shorter and wearing camouflage. She stated that the doctor was able
to intubate Petino just before they load him up to be transported. She stated that he was loaded into an HFD
ambulance. She stated that was the last patient that she worked on.
When she returned to the tent, she stated that she was prepared to work on another patient. She noted that all of
the other patients were already being worked on and most if not all of them were getting loaded up to be
transported. She stated that around that time, a person who appeared to be intoxicated walks into the tent and
collapsed. She proceeded to rub his sternum, preparing to do CPR until he eventually awoke and was later clear
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to leave the tent.
She stated that in between working on all of the cardiac arrest patients, one of the nurses told her to go look for
additional medications for patient treatment because they had run out. She was surprised by this and wondered
how they not had enough supplies. She proceeded to search all of the drawers in the tent and could not find some
of the things which they needed like narcan and epinephrine.
She recalled a moment in time when she was directed to empty all remaining patients that had gathered in her
original assigned area and ask them to get out of the tent unless they were in need of urgent medical care. She
remembered seeing a female whose face was severely damaged, as if her face had been stomped in.
Regardless, she had to send her away along with everyone else. There were Paradocs employees who were not
doing CPR who attended to the other patients who were outside of the tent.
She stated that after all of the cardiac arrest patients had been transported, she spent the rest of the evening
helping out others in and outside of the tent. At that time she received a call from Monty asking her how many
people were still at the medical tent. She told him about 6 or 7 but she was not sure if they needed transport.
I asked her to go through to the best of her knowledge the time and order that the patients she witnessed were
received. The following is her rough estimate:
1st - Security Guard (possible injection), (White/Male with Tattoos)
2nd - Brianna Rodriguez (possibly 9:15 PM), (There was a guy that was with her who was hysterical)
3rd - Ezra Blount (possibly 9:17 PM)
4th - Bharti Shahani (unknown time, personally worked on her)
5th - Franco Petino (unknown time, personally worked on him)
She stated that she saw many of the other victims, but she could not identify them based on the pictures later
shown in the media because their faces were so blue/purple. She believed that most of them if not all were
already dead when they were in the medical tent. She stated that many of the victims were brought into the tent
by concert-goers and not Paradocs.
The Aftermath
She stated that she participated in a group debriefing with Paradocs. The person speaking went on to
congratulate them for saving two lives, telling them that they should be proud of themselves, and that they were
clear to go home at that point. Then she stated that someone brought out a birthday cake, because apparently it
was Dr. Donica's birthday. She thought that this activity was bizarre given all that had just happened. She stated
she was originally in front of the group but slowly started making her way to the back until she could exit the tent.
She stated that she felt that those who participated in that were "tone deaf" and "fucked up", and that whole
scenario made her feel sick to her stomach. She was very upset with them.
She stated that it was also mentioned during the debriefing that the show was 40 minutes which surprised her
because she felt like she had been working on patients for 3 hours. She was also told that Travis did his whole set
without stopping. She stated that she did not hear at any point while she was in the medical tent anyone
mentioning anything about stopping the show. She stated there was point that she could not even tell that the
show was still going on because she had tuned it out. She thought that the show would have been stopped given
the circumstances because in her mind it was common sense.
She stated that she was grateful for the training that she had received because that was what got her through the
whole experience. She stated that Paradocs was much disorganized and there were not talks or preparations
made prior to the chaos that ensued.
She stated that she underwent additional debriefings with HCEC and speaking with counselors. She stated that
she has a lot of difficulty emotionally since this event. She stated that she has received correspondence from
Paradocs telling her not to speak to the media as well as sharing resources for emotional councilors.
End of Interview
Additional interivews related to medical personnel will be included in later supplements. All of the recordings for
the above interivews will be kept with the case file.
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The investigation continues...
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0048 01/19/2022 11:51
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
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On 1/19/2022, Sr. Evidence Tech. Owilber J. Sanchez-Garay, Item Submitted into Property, Items were signed for
by " JOSHUA CATEN". Item 055 Pelican~~1 Blk Pelican Case containing 6 External HDD
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0049 01/23/2022 20:06
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 01/25/2022
Approval Time
10:48:37
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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N.) (Disk 1D)
O.) ES Devlin Design LTD (Disk 1D)
P.) IT - - Project Manager Wifi - Tour Tech (Disk 1D)
Q.) Content - Videographer - Jackson Wigger (Disk 1D)
R.) Silent House Studios LLC c/o Rooftop Manamgenet Inc - Lighting Designer
Travis Scott (Disk 1D)
S.) Mold3D LLC - - Video Content (Disk 1D)
7.) License Agreement Documentation
1.) Introduction:
I have submitted Supplements #32, #42 and #45 thus far for this case. This Supplement covers more of my work
on the case and documenting the steps we have taken for the case. Refer to M. Barrow's Supplement regarding
interactions with: Live Nation Entertainment, Unified Command and Paradocs.
2.) Continuing Subpoenas:
I mentioned the beginning of serving subpoenas in Supplement #42 which documented the dates November 6,
2021 to November 23, 2021. This section of the supplement will contain subpoenas from November 23, 2021 to
the present day; November 25, 2021.
3,) Investigative Interactions with Entities Involved:
A.) Interactions with ASM Global
On November 12, 2021, Squad 1 detectives and I went to Astroworld to review the scene again. While there, M.
Brady spoke to two gentleman and received business cards from them. On November 16, 2021, I reached out to
those two gentleman from the business cards. It turned out that they were lawyers for ASM Global who is the
company that operates NRG Park. Their names are Jeff Webb and Brett Young. Attorney Brett Young later called
me in the evening and asked what information was I looking for. He stated ASM Global would cooperate with the
investigation and would provide assistance.
He later provided the Astroworld 2021 EOP PDF that had not been redacted (a new source had provided a
redacted Astroworld 2021 EOP). On November 17, 2021, I submitted a GJS to Brett Young for ASM Global. Brett
Young provided HCSCC Event Approval Letter_Redacted PDF and 2021 Astroworld License Agreement PDF. On
November 24, 2021, Brett Young provided Facilities Management Agree (2015 - executed)_Redacted PDF
document. He later provided CSC 2017 Service Agreement (FE) (005)_Redacted PDF, CSC Extension 3.19.2020
(fe) PDF, CSC Extension 2021-22 (fe) PDF, CSC-1st Addendum to SA (Apex) PDF. All have been added to the
case file. On December 9, 2021, Brett Young provided an anonymous PDF (Refer to Supplement #45 for the
interview with the anonymous individual). The anonymous PDF has been attached to the case file.
B.) Interactions with Live Nation Entertainment
I e-mailed a group of people that I located in the EOP. Live Nation attorneys became upset when we sent out a
group of massive e-mails we had gotten from the EOP since we did not check with them to see who they were
representing. They asked that we send names to them first to see if they are representing them and if not, they
would try to get us in contact with the attorneys were representing those individuals.
On November 17, 20221, I sent a list of names to ask if Live Nation was representing them. The names are:
Brent Silbertstein
Emily Ockenden
Sascha Stone
Lucas Conder
Brad Wavra
Joe Stallone
Seyth Boardman
Shawna Boardman
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Marty Wallgren
Dillon Lawson
Chris Laney
Attorney Michael Bosworth said he would check out of that list who they are representing.
From here on out, M. Barrow dealt with Live Nation Entertainment attorneys.
C.) Interactions with Seyth Boardman
Seyth Boardman initially communicated with HPD. He spoke with HPD Commander T. Harden and provided Alex
Pollock's contact for Paradocs. Squad one called Seyth in the first couple of days to get a
statement from Seyth. Seyth Boardman stated he had a funeral that day and had to go to the airport to fly out. We
told him he was very important to the investigation and we need to speak with him. We did not hear from Seyth
again. He did not respond to phone calls. We later heard from an unknown source that Seyth told T. Hardin the
Live Nation Attorneys told him not to speak with police because we wanted to charge him. Live Nation Attorneys
Michael Bosworth and Brian Kowalski would later tell us Seyth Boardman has gotten his own personal counsel.
On November 29, 2021, M. Barrow asked Live Nation Attorneys to present the contact information for Seyth
Boardman as we have not heard from him and it was important to get his statement.
M. Barrow received contact from Seyth's lawyer on/about November 30, 2021. On December 8, 2021 M. Barrow
reached out to Andrew Lourie to ask what we need to do in order to speak with Seyth Boardman. On December 9,
2021, Andrew Lourie stated we could speak with them that day. On December 9, 2021 at approximately 1400
hours, Attorney Syndey Johnson, Attorney Andrew Lourie, M. Barrow and I got on a conference call to discuss
Seyth Boardman.
In the call, his attorneys requested immunity to be provided to Seyth. We told them that might be premature due to
the early investigation and we do not know exactly what his role was. They asked us to provide a questionnaire
that they could review with Seyth. I told him that would not work at this time in the investigation and that it was
more important to speak with him. We determined we would not be able to proceed with Seyth Boardman at this
time for the investigation as we wanted a thorough investigation by interviewing Seyth and his attorneys wanted to
protect him from any liability or potential charges. We decided we would go through A.D.A. M. Levine going
forward. On December 10, 2021, Seyth's attorneys reached out to Levine. I spoke with A.D.A. M. Levine and we
decided we would wait to interview Seyth when there is more information / evidence known about this case. This
was especially the case before granting immunity and/or bringing Seyth Boardman before a Grand Jury.
D.) Interactions with Emily Ockenden
On November 17, 2021 I reached out to Emily Ockenden. The same day, I was contacted by Attorney Will Moye
who stated he is representing Emily Ockenden. I spoke to Mr. Moye shortly after over the phone. He discussed
Emily Ockenden is available, wants to cooperate but he does not know her exact location. He said he had to get
caught up to speed on the case and would be in touch. I reached out January 14, 2022 to Attorney Will Moye after
not hearing from him or Emily Ockenden.
E.) Interactions with Brent Silberstein
On November 17, 2021 I reached out to Brent Silberstein. I did not receive a response so I submitted a follow up
e-mail on November 29, 2021. On November 30, 2021, I was contacted by Attorney Christopher J. Downey. He
stated he would be representing Mr. Silberstein. Mr. Downey stated he is getting caught up to speed on the case
and a trial coming up for a different matter. After not hearing from Brent Silbertstein or his attorney, I reached out
January 14, 2022 as a follow up.
F.) Drake Interactions
We learned of Drake's lawyer, Larry Stein from Travis Scott's team. On November 15, 2021, we reached out to
Mr. Stein. Mr. Stein brought in his partner, Ashley Yeargan who was our main correspondence going forward to
schedule with Drake. Due to our busy schedules and the holidays, the Zoom interview was delayed on multiple
occasions. Our interview with Drake and his manager Future took place on November 30, 2021 via Zoom hosted
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by Ashley Yeargan. After the meeting, I requested a copy of the Zoom interview. On January 7, 2022, I followed
up with Ashley Yeargan asking for a copy. On January 10, 2022, Ashley Yeargan provided a copy via e-mail for
the Zoom Interview. I was able to access the copy and downloaded. The download will be attached to the case
file. A future Supplement that I document will provide a synopsis of the interview.
G.) Interactions with Harris County Medical Corp
I spoke with Monty Northern on the early morning of November 6, 2021. We interviewed him at Harris County
Medical Corp on November 16, 2021. When we met with Monty Northern, we provided Grand Jury Subpoenas for
Harris County Medical Corp documents. On December 7, 2021, M. Barrow received subpoenaed records from
Harris County Medical Corp via certified mail. On December 20, 2021, I received the RCVQ Call Log from Monty
Northern.
EMT Suraya Asif who works for Harris County Medical Corp worked under Paradocs for the event reached out to
me on December 3, 2021. Ms. Asif was nervous and had concerns to meet with us. After sometime going back
and forth in communications, Suraya Asif agreed to provide a voluntary statement at 1200 Travis on December 9,
2021.
On December 8, 2021, I reached out to Cameron Decker of Harris County Medical Corp. I had learned about him
from Monty Northern and Lars Thestrop. We interviewed Cameron Decker on December 16, 2021. His interview is
documented in Supplement #45.
Through my interview with Mr. Northern, Mr. Decker, and Ms. Asif, I learned of two employees in particular.
Priscilla worked alongside Ms. Asif for Paradocs but is a Harris County Medical Corp employee. Alvaro Gonzalez
worked under Harris County Medical Corp as a dispatcher. I have attempted to speak with these individuals
through Mr. Northern and Mr. Decker. They told me their employees have struggled with the incident. I told them
that I would wait to get through the holidays and would try to reach out to them again. I told them I was not trying
to be inconsiderate of their struggle.
On January 8, 2022, I reached out to Monty Northern and Cameron Decker again. I asked to speak with the
employees about the incident. Harris County Medical Corps President and Director of EMS Jeremy Hyde reached
out to me stating he believes the information that I am seeking from his employees can be answered by Mr.
Northern or Mr. Decker. He stated he did not want to expose his employees to a "potentially threatening
environment". I told Mr. Hyde that I needed to get a personal experience account from the individuals as their
statement is pertinent to my investigation.
I realized that I did not need his permission and could go to the residences of these employees. I believed
continuing this healthy relationship with Harris County Medical Corp was important to not do that and to be
respectful to their company as they have been very accommodating to us in the past.
I let Mr. Hyde know that the statement is one-hundred percent voluntary. I offered victim's services to be with us
during the interview and that they interview could take place at their business. I told him I could provide a
questionnaire if the employees would rather fill one out. I did tell him that I cannot guarantee the employees will
not be summoned before a Grand Jury down the line should the questionnaire not suffice in the investigation.
On January 11, 2022, Mr. Hyde stated he believed they could work with a questionnaire for his employees. On
January 12, 2022, I submitted a questionnaire to Jeremy Hyde, Monty Northern and Cameron Decker. I have
included the Concert Questions with the case file and the Sworn Affidavit Template I provided.
H.) Interactions with the F.B.I.
The F.B.I.'s involvement has been limited in this investigation, at least for the beginning. I have been in contact
with F.B.I. Field Agent T. Seftick since early on once I read a news article that the Bureau had joined the
investigation. Agent T. Seftick verified with his chain of command that their involvement brought up in the media
was false. As the investigation continued, we would gather information that appeared to have criminal elements.
This case appeared to flip-flop between criminal and civil almost daily. On November 23, 2021, Agent T. Seftick
and his boss, Agent T. White came to 1200 Travis to the HPD Homicide Division to review what we had
discovered so far. They determined the case had little to no F.B.I. Jurisdiction at the time based on what we had.
They stated they would try to assist in whatever ways they can.
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Over the next couple of weeks, I would continue to go back and forth with the F.B.I. My command staff wished for
them to assist in our investigation while the F.B.I. Field Office continued to hold the position that they would not
get involved for various reasons.
On December 20, 2021 per Commander K. Deese, I was to have a meeting with C. Weaver of F.B.I. Operations
and Training (via phone call). I had the meeting with Squad 1, Commander K. Deese, and was introduced to C.
Weaver and his team. We began to discuss their role in the investigation and how they could assist. C. Weaver
stated the F.B.I. would assist by providing access to their video technology and his team would remain with us to
assist every step of the way. He stated we would act as the directors of how we compile the data and construct an
informational video that documents the event to assist our case file. He stated they would be there merely to help
us learn their system and show us how to use the software tools.
On December 21, 2021, I met with C. Weaver and his team (via phone call). We began constructing a plan for this
case. I also learned the team could upload a website that allows citizens to transfer videos to this software should
we want it. I told him and his team that it is possible it would help our investigation. I was told I would need to get
authorization / certifications from law enforcement databases to continue working with the F.B.I. team (M. Barrow
and I have received that authorization).
Agent T. Seftick would continue to be the liaison between HPD and the F.B.I. He generated F.B.I. case number
343A-HO-3539361.
C. Weaver asked for us to send copies of our case footage for them to upload into the system. It was determined
that this would be quicker than trying to upload the footage remotely. On December 21, 2021, M. Brady and I
asked HPD Homicide Officer J. Perry if we could have two ten terabytes harddrives to transfer the data over. On
December 29, 2021, I spoke with Officer J. Perry who stated the Homicide budget for this equipment has to be
approved. I spoke with HPD E.A.C. J. Jones who authorized us to get the additional storage for the case. I
provided J. Perry with this information who then ordered three ten terabytes harddrives.
On January 5, 2022, J. Perry told me the three harddrives had come in. I provided them to HPD Homicide Officer
H. Nguyen who works with our video. He began transferring the data over. We plan to send one harrdrive to the
F.B.I., one for us to continue to use, and one to be tagged into the property room for safe keeping. We also plan
on tagging all of the original media storage for this case into the HPD Property Room. On January 7, 2022, I
learned from H. Nguyen that the first harddrive has been completed and he is working on the second one. I
checked with H. Nguyen on January 11, 2022 and he stated he needed another day to transfer the data to the
second harddrive.
On January 13, 2022, I received the harddrive going to the F.B.I. from H. Nguyen of HPD Homicide. H. Nguyen
created a label on it for "Astroworld FBI". The harddrive was in my care and custody from the moment I received it
from H. Nguyen until I handed it over to Rieana at FedEx Office located at 801 Louisiana St, Houston, Texas
77002 with FedEx Ground tracking number: to arrive on January 18, 2022. A copy of the receipt
will be kept with the case file. I let C. Weaver, R. King and T. Seftick know by providing the tracking number. I
provided the original receipt to J. Perry of HPD Homicide. I took pictures of the harddrive/box/cords provided in
the original box it came in. I taped the box and initialed with the date on the tape line. The pictures will be attached
to the case file. The harddrive contains all of the surveillance footage provided (minus the Unified Command
Footage we received yesterday (01/12/22) as that is just an extended version of what is already on the harddrive).
The harddrive being provided is not the original and is a copy only.
On January 14, 2022, Commander K. Deese asked me if the site was ready for the F.B.I. to release the link. I
contacted Agent T. Seftick and K. Doonan. I was later contacted by R. King who stated the site was ready. I left
Commander K. Deese know. PIO K. Smith Tweeted a statement from HPD out to the public which has been
attached to the case file. On January 20, 2022, M. Barrow and I had a meeting with the FBI to be trained on the
software we would be using. On January 21, 2022, the training continued and completed for the initial software. I
went through all of the tips we had received on the tipline.
I.) Interactions with the Department of Public Safety (D.P.S.)
On November 18, 2021, we met with Agent K. Turner of DPS and other agents of DPS at 1200 Travis in the HPD
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Homicide Division. On November 19, 2021, I provided K. Turner with the Astroworld EOP that was provided by
ASM Global and questions we would like for DPS to ask the security companies and their employees. I also
provided an e-mail that I received from CSC. On December 13, 2021, I submitted documentation provided by Live
Nation Entertainment to Agent K. Turner as it pertained to the DPS investigation. All other communication with
DPS up to January 13, 2022 has been done through HPD Commander K. Deese.
J.) Interactions with SIU Division and Lieutenant L. Menendez
Throughout this investigation, I have worked closely with Lt. L. Menendez. Over time, he would consistently
update me with statistics, pertinent statements to the investigation, case status updates, and will provide SIU case
file to add to Master Case file 149072421. Lt. L. Menendez also attended many meetings with us for our weekly
morning briefings. Another SIU Officer I dealt with was O. Flores. He provided me information on Sienna McCarty
and also provided me with HFD written statements. SIU Division dealt with HPD Officers, HFD, the HEC, and
C.O.P.'s.
4.) Live Nation Entertainment Policy Document:
I began reading the documentation provided by Live Nation Entertainment to Detective M. Barrow. This document
is approximately 219 pages long. The pages are from LNAW_HPD_0000065 to LNAW_HPD_0000284. From my
understanding, it is a guideline provided by Live Nation Entertainment to the current production team executing an
event.
For reference to the documentation I am referring to, the first page states:
Live Nation Entertainment
Policy Name: After Action Review
Date First Issued: 17 MAY 2019 POLICY NO.: S-012
Date Last Reviewed: 1 April 2021 Department: Security
Date of Next Review: 1 April 2022 Responsible Official: Chief Security Officer
LNAW_HPD_0000065
[End of Page]
The document goes over policies Live Nation Entertainment (LNE) believes should be implemented in order to
have a safe/successful event. It discusses plans, roles, templates and guidelines to follow. At this time, it is
unclear for me to determine which parts of this document was practiced at the event.
Towards the end of the document starting at page "LNAW_HPD_0000225", there is a document stated
"Astroworld - Festival Security Assessment - North America Festivals - 2021"
"LNAW_HPD_0000274" is a break-down of Company Name, Job Service, and Department, the contact for
the Company, E-mail, phone number, and Department Head or Contact."
5.) Relevant Case Contacts:
By reviewing LNAW_HPD_0000274, I thought it would be best to try to contact some of these individuals in case
they knew or saw something that could help with the investigation. Some of these companies we have already
spoken with. This document provided by Live Nation Entertainment has provided many more companies that may
have information pertaining to the investigation.
On the contact portion of the document, AJ Melino and Associates Inc and Valle Security is being handled by
DPS.
Clair Global Corporation has retained counsel and has reached out to them.
Paradocs has been in contact with and has retained legal counsel.
has reached out to Unified Command who has retained legal counsel
Need to get statements from all of Travis Scott team - Cara Lewis, Deedra Carrol, David Lande, David Bymes
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6.) Live Nation Document Follow Up:
On 01/06/2021, I attempted to reach out to the following companies' below via E-mail:
Ari Miller DBA Ari Miller Films Inc. - Videographer
Austin Staging and Production - Ground Cover
B-Weiss Entertainment Group LLC - Site Décor Ops Team
Bearcom Group Inc. - Raidos - Walkies
Black Lake Inc - Video Content Creation
Brian Lamb DBA DBI Productions LLC - Festival Special Projects Manager
BWG Inc - Site Ops Management, Artist Relations
Covenant K9 Detective Services, LLC - K9 Security
Crew One Productions Inc - Stagehand Labor
Danny Varela - Videographer
Eighteentwentysix LLC - Producer Services - Travis Scott Stage
ES Devlin Design LTD & - Travis Set Designer
Fuse Technical Group LLC - Video and Lighting for Travis
GoVision LLC dba ANC - - Video Coorindator + Vendor Stage 2
Greg Oribhabor - Photo Team Lead
Guardian Barrier Services LLC - - Barricade
Human Person LLC .com - Video Content Programmer
James Thomas Prodictions Events & Entertainment Inc. - - Stagehand Labor
Julian C. Manuszrewski - Videographer
McRay Crane & Rigging INc. - Crane Rental & Operation
Mold3D LLC - - Video Content
Orlando Briones - Sky Cam Team
Pyrotecnico FX LLC - TS Production Pyro
SGPS Showrig Inc - Travis Custom Stage
Silent House Studios LLC c/o Rooftop Manamgenet Inc - Lighting Designer
Travis Scott
Sorenson Family LLC dba Sparky's Video Productions - Drone Pilot and Contracting
his own PA
Soundcheck Austin LC - Backline Production
Tuan Peter Hoang t - Videographer5
Content - Media Assistant
Content - Videographer
Work:
January 7, 2022
I introduced myself to Alex Pilisko and explained why I was reaching out. I asked him if I could get a statement.
Alex Pilisko stated he was hired by Scoremore. He stated he was tasked with setting up furniture in the VIP area.
He stated he moved the décor in there. He stated they brought a lot of things for Scoremore from Austin. He
stated he brought stuff from their Austin. I asked if he was out there during the concert. He stated he saw the
countdown for the show and then left. He stated he left on his bike to go to his hotel.
Alex Pilisko stated he did not know anything happened until people from Signage came to the hotel hours later
that appeared to be upset. He stated he heard a bunch of radio calls. He stated security guards were asking for
help at the front of house. He stated then he got out of distance and lost frequency. I asked if he had a radio. He
stated he did. He stated he was on a site ops radio. He stated he worked it because of his buddy who has worked
with Scoremore for years.
He stated he heard security asked for help early on in the show. I read off the names for Brian Crow, Luke Null
and Hudspin. He stated Brian Crow is the one who got him the job. He stated Luke Null helped him with the
trucks. He stated Christopher Hudspin helped them load the trucks. He stated he was not at the festival. He stated
he was supposed to work for Tame Impala the next day but the show was canceled. He stated they were
supposed to load in overnight. He stated Christopher Hudspin was to work for Tame Impala, not the festival. He
stated Luke Null was also not at the festival. I thanked Alex Pilisko for his time.
(This statement is paraphrased and not verbatim. It was audio recorded. Refer to case file for full complete
statement.)
D.) Luke Null (Disk 1D)
Luke Null
I reached out to Sam Jennings on January 6, 2022. She responded on January 7, 2022 that we could speak the
following week.
January 11, 2022
Sam Jennings stated she was not at the festival herself. She stated they were sub-contracted by the production.
She stated they are just labor. She stated people tell their crew what to do it and they do it. She stated they were
site between November 2nd to November 4th. She stated she and her crew were not there that day on November
5th. She stated they take instruction and direction from production. She stated they are just there for labor. She
stated she was not there for this site because it was only four days. She stated she is the manager. She stated
she does not know exactly where her workers worked. I thanked her for her time.
(This statement is paraphrased and not verbatim. It was audio recorded. Refer to case file for full complete statem
F.) Bearcom Group Inc - Raidos - Walkies (Ryan Polker) (Disk 1D)
Ryan Polker & Attorney Kent Twining
January 11, 2022
Ryan Polker stated he was in an office trailer that was off site in the Purple Parking Lot. He stated his job was to
give out radios to venue staff. I asked if he had access to any of the coms on the radios. I asked if he listened to
them. He stated no, he does not listen to their conversations. He stated he just distributes the radio. I asked if he
heard anything about the incident at the concert. He stated no. He stated he did not know something had
happened until the next day. I asked if he is the only person of Bearcom there. He stated there was someone
there the day before. He stated he was the only one there for Bearcom otherwise. I asked if any of the radios
record. He stated the radios do not record any data or conversations.
(This statement is paraphrased and not verbatim. It was audio recorded. Refer to case file for full complete
statement.)
G.) Human Person LLC - Video Content Programmer (Disk 1D)
Ben Dalgleish
(This statement is paraphrased and not verbatim. It was audio recorded. Refer to case file for full complete
statement.)
H.) Black Lake Inc - Video Content Creation (Disk 1D)
Mathew Cummer
Houston, TX 77056
January 11, 2022
Molly Pella stated she was inquiring information on behalf of Leo Nitzburg for BWG Live. I introduced myself and
explained what we were looking for in our investigation. Molly stated she needed to run it through. She stated it
sounds like it is all going to be privileged information. She stated she does not know if they are so inclined. She
stated she needs to figure out where they are going to go from here. I told her that is what we are looking for. I
told her it is voluntary.
I told her if the client refuses or is unable to provide a statement, the DA's Office is willing to serve their client with
a subpoena in order to get a statement for the investigation regardless of the state they reside. Molly Pella asked
if it has been assigned to a DA yet. I told her yes and I provided her with Michael Levine's name. She stated she
has to run it through everyone that she needs to speak to. She stated she would get back to me. I asked if I can
submit a subpoenas to her and she stated I can.
On January 15, 2022, I submitted GJS to Molly Pella regarding this matter.
M.) Festival Management - Assistant to CEO (Disk 1D)
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Zachary Roschmann
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0050 02/02/2022 13:21
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
NGUYEN, H T / Homicide - Support
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
NGUYEN, H T / Homicide - Support
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 02/02/2022
Approval Time
13:22:17
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
Supplement, make video clips and baking up video files.
Narrative
I, Officer Huy Nguyen, assigned to Homicide Video Recovery Unit, was assigned to assist detective on collecting,
transferring and making videos clip for this case.
One November 9, 2021, I was given a video clip from Sgt. and was asked to make a video that shows
where the complainant was in the crowd. I completed that task and backed up the footage to an external Hard
Drive (Western Digital 4Tb external HD S# and gave a copy to Sgt. in a USB drive. I
continue to make various video clip that zoom in and slowed down to where the complainant were in the crowds.
On January 5, 2022 I was given three external hard drives from Detective Caten and was asked to back up all the
video footage from various hard drive into the new external hard drive. In total there were six storage devices that
need to be backed up into the new hard drive. In total there all 35,836 Files, 1,072 Folder that equal to 5.3 TB
(5,830,200,106,689 bytes) of data. Each folder in the new external hard will represent data was back up from one
storage device. The folder were named as follows:
1.4T
2.AWF-01
3.AWF-02
4.BBRVOL-01
5.Travis Scott Set
6.WD
On January 13, 2022 I completed backing up all the data into one external drive and gave it to Detective Caten.
The hard drive was label "Astroworld FBI". I completed backing up all the data and label one hard drive
"Astroworld HPD" and the other "Astroworld EVD" and gave the remaining hard drive to Detective Caten. I also
gave Detective Caten the original external storage device (AWF-01, AWF-02, BBRVOL-01, Travis Scott Set, and
WD). I was asked to hold on the external hard drive (WD 4T), in case there was more footage that need to be
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backed up.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0051 02/05/2022 11:41
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 02/05/2022
Approval Time
11:48:19
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Interviews
***************
- Concert Attendees
Narrative
Interviews
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Investigation Homicide
Date: 02/05/2022
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
***********************************
This Supplements Contains Interviews Conducted by Detective M. Barrow with Concert Attendees:
- Cythia Rojas
- Angel Vasquez
- Angel Ashford
- Christopher Gates
- Brandon Williams
- Seanna McCarti
- Edward Bellephant (Security)
Concert Attendees
During the early days of the investigation, Detective Catena and I sought information from those that attended the
concert. Some individuals contacted the Homicide Division and left messages, other reached out to media outlets
and eventually their names and contact information was provided, and others we found by called the numbers
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listed for people who called 911 during the concert. Not all concert attendees were reached early on but were
spoken with after. The purpose of speaking with the concert attendees was to gather the perspective of those who
were in crowd and to document what they were saw going on within the "pits" and other affected areas. Each
attendee had a unique experience and some offered their own opinions. Each of the following interviews was
done over the phone and was recorded. The recordings will be kept within the case file.
Cythia Rojas
Ph #
Interviewed on: 11/9/2021
Cythia stated that she was on the left side of the stage if you were facing the stage. She described herself as
being in the middle at first but as the concert began she was pushed with the crowd towards the edge of the
barricade.
After she was pushed along, she came across a female who was down on the ground. She put her own phone on
the ground and attempted to provide CPR to the female. When she realized that she had to get out of there, she
reached down and picked up a phone (later to discover that it was someone else's phone and not hers). She
noted that there were a lot of cell phones on the ground.
She stated that she was crowd-surfed out of the area and found herself in what she believed to be the VIP area.
From there she began making her way out of the venue. She stated that she came to concert with a group of
friends but they had been separated in the flow of the crowd. She did not know who Brianna Rodriguez was prior
to this event.
I attempted to ask Cythia more questions but she became emotional and promptly ended the conversation.
End of Interview.
Angel Vasquez
Ph
Interviewed on: 11/9/2021
Angel stated that he came from his home in Brooklyn New York to attend the concert. He stated that the whole
story about someone going around and jabbing people with needles was false and in his opinion impossible given
how packed the crowd was and based on his own observation.
He stated that he was to the right of the stage (clarified to the left if facing the stage). During his time there, he
stated that he saw two people go down. He believed that those two later received treatment. He believed that
those who were injured or dead was a result of being trampled by the crowd.
He stated that the venue did not appear to be prepared for the event and the chaos the took place.
End of Interview.
Angel Ashford
DOB:
Ph #
Interviewed on: 11/9/2021
Angel stated that she was in the middle of the crowd to the left of the stage if facing the stage. She observed that
everyone was pushing the whole time during the show. In between each song, she felt like the bass was booming
and it was really difficult to hear at all times during the show. She stated that she saw multiple people go down in
the crowd and by her estimation, 10-15 minutes went by before anyone could get to the people who were down.
She stated that she felt like the whole event was understaffed. She recalled when medical personnel arrived to
assist those who were down. She stated that she saw one of the medics injecting one of the larger victims which
she said produced a lot of blood. During this time, people were around her were screaming to stop the show. She
thought she heard Travis Scott say, "They telling me to stop, but you know what ya'll came for."
She stated that she became frustrated when she noticed that the other concert goers where not making it easy for
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them and many seemingly refused to move while people were being treated. She stated that groups of people
were constantly bumping into her and stepping on other people. In total, she believed that she saw nine people
passed out or deceased.
End of Interview.
Christopher Gates
Age: 22
Ph #
Christ stated he was there for the whole concert which he attended with friends. He stated that he began the
concert on the left side of the stage if facing the stage. He stated he was near some trees but as the concert
began he was pushed with the crowd flowing towards the stage and deeper into the crowd. He became separated
from his friends.
He believed he was close to a VIP area which was clear at the beginning of the concert but as the concert went
on, he saw people jumping over the barricade and filling up that area and security was not stopping them. He
stated that he never jumped over but remained within the crowd where everyone was passing out.
He stated that around the second or third song, he came across approximately five people who were passed out
on the ground. He stated the bodies began to be uncovered because there were people leaving that area and
going over the barricade, allowing some of the areas to clear up. He saw people providing CPR to those who were
on the ground. He stated they were not medics, just random people in the concert.
He described the bodies he saw. He stated they were lifeless, pale, and their lips were blue/purple. He believed
they were all dead, even at that early point in the concert. He offered his opinion as to what may have happened
to them. He stated it that it may have not been just the compression. He stated that many people were dehydrated
because there were only two free water distribution areas in the entire festival and they were always
accompanied by long lines.
He stated he remained in the area where the bodies were down for the rest of the show. He stated that he tried to
start chants in the crowd calling for medics and to stop the show. He stated the medics did not show up in the
area for about another fifteen or twenty minutes. He was also trying to hold people back because the crowd
around them was constantly moving, posing danger to those who were on the ground.
He stated that he did not perform CPR on any of those on the ground because he did not know how. He tried to
make pathways for the medics to get through the crowd to get to them. He stated that when the medics made it to
them, he observed that they were not very prepared for this situation. He recalled seeing one crying while doing
CPR. One of the medics seemed to know what he was doing.
Chris went on to describe the victims that he saw on the ground. He stated one of them had red cut-off shirt, he
saw the two big gentlemen, and he saw a kid with a blue button up shirt. He repeated that in that pit alone, there
were at least five people there.
He described the concert as a whole as absolute mayhem. He did not understand how no one else could hear
them chanting "stop the show", he felt like they were loud in spite of all the music and crowd noise. He stated that
he did not understand why the show continued or why police did not get on the radio or something and stop the
show. But he noted that he could not get Travis Scott or Drake's attention. He recalled seeing possible Apple
speakers or something like that near their area, so he thought that maybe he those could pick up the sound of
them chanting for the show to stop.
Chris stated that he was not upset with Travis Scott or Drake. He understands that they may have not realized
what was going on in the crowd. He stated that it was strange that Travis did not stop the show when he
acknowledged the ambulance in the crowd. He went on to say that he feared for the Officer who eventually
entered the crowd because they were getting pushed around to the point that he thought Officer may have had to
draw their weapons or use force. He did not understand why the show was not stopped, especially for the
emergency personnel who were trying to get into the crowd.
Edward Bellephant
DOB:
Security Guard
Early in the investigation, I was contacted by Edward who identified himself as a security guard at the event. I
wished to provide his statement. The following is a summary of my interview with Edward Bellphant:
He stated that he was working the front barrier during the concert. He described himself being in between the
stage and the barrier where he and others were pulling people out of the crowd. He stated that his job title for the
event was Security Guard. He stated that he was not sure who his employer was for the event, saying that they
were very loose about that type of information. He described it more as a freelance hiring.
He stated that he is from New Orleans. He got a call from his sister's friend who was looking for people to hire for
this event. He stated that he has background in security.
The Concert
He clarified that he was located at stage left or if you were looking at the stage, he was to the right. He was
working security at the "Levis Jean Jacket" section for the majority of the evening. He was in that area from 11 AM
to 8 PM. Around 8 PM he made his way over to the area in front of the stage. He met up with the guy who was
managing him and his group who he stated worked under the "big boss". The guy that was managing him had
three people under him, and he stated that he reported to a guy named "Soul". Soul told them to switch out with
some of the guys that were already at that location because they had already been there a while. He stated that
he was at that spot about 20 minutes before the show was supposed to begin and he described everything as
normal.
He stated the prior to the show starting, they were kicking some people out of the VIP area and he described
some people claiming that they knew Travis Scott and were attempting to get closer to the stage. He stated all of
this was normal which continued until the show started. He stated that people started getting high and other things
he was accustomed to seeing at concerts.
Then Travis began playing some of his more energetic songs that really got the crowd going early in the show.
This raised the energy of the crowd which again went wild later on when Drake took the stage. He stated that
people were asking for help and wanted to get out. He stated that the biggest problem area was to the right of
where he was and up the middle aisle. He described this as the area where there was a larger influx of people
who needed help. (His description of this area matches the target area where the bodies were found).
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He stated that the people they were pulling out were either screaming for help or they appeared really drowsy like
they lacked oxygen. He concluded that they might have been under the influence but he could not tell if it was
because of the lack of oxygen or drugs. He stated that some of them would hunch over and vomit once they were
pulled out of the crowd. He stated from experience that when people are pulled from an area where they are
suffocating, they would take about three or four breaths and then vomit. He noticed this happen with about three
or four people that he pulled out of the crowd. There were some people that he pulled out of the crowd that would
walk away and behave like they were fine, but he observed that they would take a few steps and then collapse.
He attributed these reactions to the pressure of the mosh pits and the influence of the drugs.
He stated that he has had friends overdose on fentanyl. According to him, some of the people that were pulled out
of the crowd showed some of the signs of fentanyl overdose that he has observed in the past. He stated their skin
was grey and their eyes were either heavily dilated or their pupils were very small. He stated that even after they
caught their breath, many of them were unable to form sentences. He did not believe that he encountered very
many drunk people.
He further described people that were pulled out and placed on stretchers as their bodies were jerking and some
people were drooling. This furthered his belief that there was something else going on possibly drug related. He
stated that all of this happened before Drake took the stage.
He stated that he did not know what time Drake came out, but when he did he stated that things got really bad in
the crowd. He stated that things before that where already pretty rough, but he felt like it got worse when Drake
came out. He stated they were pulling so many people out at that time including three people on stretchers. He
stated he has worked at a lot of concerts like Lalapalooza and Rolling Loud and he was used to seeing crazy stuff
at concerts. But this one was a little different with the volume of people that were being pulled out. He recounted a
moment in time when it seemed like twenty people all went down at once.
I asked him again to clarify where most of the problems were happening. He stated that it was all happening in the
areas closer to the stage and he made specific mention to stage left. He stated that it was difficult to explain. He
felt like people were pressing into each other to get closer to the stage.
I asked him if there was a procedure they had to follow once they got people out of the crowd. He stated that
before Drake was on stage it was more like "business as usual" in that they were pulling people out periodically
and sending them over to the medical tent that was way over past stage left. He stated that when Drake came on,
there were already medical personnel in the pit trying to "strap down" people to take to the medical tent.
He stated that at about the time Drake came on, there were about 10 Police Officers that rushed past him going
towards an area of the crowd that needed the most help. He could not see what they were doing, but he knew that
they went into the pits to try to get to people. There were a few people that he personally pulled out from his area
that needed help getting over to the medical tent, but they did not need a stretcher.
He stated that there a lot people that were jumping over the barrier to come tell him that "my friend is drowning in
there" or they would come tell them that they needed to get in there an break it all up. He stated that they would
not enter the crowd unless they could physically see the person that was unconscious. They resorted to yelling at
the crowd telling them to crowd-surf people to them.
He would hear people saying to him that "something happened to my friend" or he would hear people describing
to him that things were so tight and they were "crunched" in there that in half a second everyone started passing
out at once.
I asked him who would have been responsible for shutting down the show. He stated that he was not 100% sure
about that, but to him the show genuinely ended when it was supposed to end. He thought that maybe it was
coordinated to look like the show was ending in a natural way but he was not sure. He stated that his security
company did not call the show and he knew that there at least two other security companies working there. He did
not think that any of the other security shows stopped the show. He believed that if anyone called for the show to
be stopped, it might have been the executives of the show.
I asked him if there were any instances of intentional physical violence in the crowd. He stated that there was not.
He only encountered a few people that came over the barrier that were physical or agitated. He stated that he
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encountered one person that he brought over the barrier who behaved like he could not breathe or that he was
about to throw up. That person then took off running towards the stage and underneath the stage where they
chased him and caught him where he put up a fight.
I asked him about the needle jabbing story. He stated that he did not hear or experience anything like that while
he was out there. He stated that people mostly acted like they were out of breath. He thinks that it was
combination of not being able to breath and a bad batch of drugs. It all seemed to happen at the same time and in
the same general area. He recalled hearing about a lot of cardiac arrests.
I asked him if there any others that we could speak to that were closer to the area where the collapse of people
occurred. He stated that he did not know and he did not have anyone's number as he had just met them that day.
He stated that he was working for AJ Molina and Associates. He thinks that one of the supervisor's names was
Scotty .
End of Interviews.
The Investigation continues...
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0052 02/11/2022 15:38
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 02/11/2022
Approval Time
15:49:11
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Relevant Case Contacts and Interviews
Narrative
Relevant Case Contacts/Interviews
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Investigation Homicide
Date: 02/11/2022
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
***********************************
Detective Caten and I reviewed the Live Nation Document labeled LNAW_HPD_0000274 and either attempted to
reach out or made contact with many of the Company and Departments that were involved with the concert or
festival venue. Detective Caten supplemented his contacts in a previous supplement. The following are the
individuals that I interviewed over the phone:
A.Jake Samaniego - Cara
Lewis Assistant
January 21, 2022
Jake stated that he lives is Austin, Texas and he has been contracted with Scoremore for about five years in a
part-time capacity. He stated that he was working for Scoremore for the Astro World festival as an assistant to
Travis Scott's agent, Cara Lewis. His responsibilities were to transport Cara around, keep track of her schedule,
and assist her in any way. He stated he came to Houston on Wednesday before the festival.
During the concert, he stated that he was with Cara Lewis in the sound booth area of the concert behind the
general admissions crowd. He stated if you were looking at the stage, they were to the right. For clarification, the
sound booth area was the tented area where some of the special guests were standing including Kardashian. He
stated that he and Cara did not want to stay there so they backed up to another area where they were watching
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the show mostly from the large television screen.
I asked him more about the concert itself. He stated that he has been to Travis Scott shows before and to him it
was similar to others. He stated that nothing seemed off to him until there was point when Travis stopped the
show and pointed out the ambulance cart that was in the crowd. He stated that Cara felt like there was something
off about the show as they were walking around the sound booth area which factored into her decision to move to
another location.
I asked him if Cara said why she felt "off" about the show. He stated that she did not elaborate on that. He stated
that he could not hear anyone yelling for help or stop the show. He stated that they learned about the
injuries/fatalities after the show when they went backstage. A person from Live Nation spoke with Cara and told
her that there were three people who had cardiac arrest. He stated that he general reaction to the news from
those he saw backstage was shock.
End of Interviews.
B.Chad Ladov - Safety and Security
Chad is the owner of Unified Command. His company provided security cameras for the event which we already
had a copy of provided to us by Live Nation. He stated that they had camera operators located in the Command
Center. They were responsible for moving the cameras around remotely, responding to other in the Command
Center, or advising those in the trailer of any issues.
He stated that he was not going to provide me with the names of those operators until he consulted with Live
Nation and the lawyer they were working with for this event. He stated that he was not at the event and could not
say if his people had radios. He stated there were a lot of people in the trailer with his employees.
He stated that his company also kept and incident reporting system. He explained that the reports would include
anything non-medical related. He stated that he did not know who all would be included in the report management
system.
***I was later referred to lawyer R. Neuer who provided me with company documents and video via subpeona
End of Interviews.
C.Sparky Sorenson - Marketing, Drone
Pilot
01/07/2022
Sparky stated that he represents his own company, Sparky Video Production. He stated he was hired by
Scoremore to operate the drone. He stated that his drone should have been the only one at the concert. He stated
that he worked at the Astro World concert in 2019.
He stated that he was set up at the back right corner, back stage, in a secluded area. He stated that the drone
remained in the air for the duration of the concert apart from the few minutes every now and then for charging. He
stated that he was streaming live to Apple Music with the footage from the drone.
He stated that he was limited as to the area that he could fly the drone due to FAA regulations. He stated that he
was hovering above the left shoulder of Travis Scott. He captured a lot of the crowd and the entire stage area. He
thinks that his camera was labeled as Camera 15 or 16.
He stated that he was on a communications network with all of the other cameraman and he could hear the
instances when EMS or Security was requested to certain areas. He mentioned the instance with the girl who
climbed up on the camera tower. He stated that the cameraman the girl was talking to was getting death threats
because it was thought that he was ignoring her. On the communications channel, that cameraman was saying
that there was a situation over there and that he needed people over there now.
He referenced the crane cameraman, describing him as one of the most vocal on the communications channel.
He stated that he probably had one of the best perspectives on what was going on. He stated that he heard over
the communications channel the words, "CPR", and "there are people getting dragged or carried out". He was
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later notified by Live Nation about the aftermath and the fatalities.
From his position he could not really see what was going on. He was mostly just listening to all of the
communications. He stated that there weren't many people around him. Lighting and sound were located at front
of house and there were engineers by the stage, but he described himself as being isolated.
I asked him if he ever heard any talks about stopping the show. He stated that he did not hear anything like that,
and from his position he did not see anyone. He stated that when it was about to end, maybe two or three songs
left in the concert, HPD Officers had begun to gather around the back of the stage. He stated that this was
expected because they had done this in 2019 as well.
He gave his opinion and his overall impression of the event. He stated that the event seemed well prepared with
security and fencing. He stated that if there was anyone to blame for what happened it would be the kids who
breached the gates and fences earlier in the day. He stated that the fans had an attitude of disregard for the
safety of others. He has seen larger events have less Police and Security and not have a negative outcome.
End of Interview.
D.Chris Schuman - Stagehand Labor/Production
I spoke with Chris who represents James Thomas Productions. During the interview, I learned that his and his
crew responsibilities entailed the setting up and managing of Stage 2 where all of the earlier performances
occurred. He stated that he was not present for the main, Travis Scott concert.
E.Jarrel Bevers - Site Operations
Jarrell stated that he was contracted to work this event by BWG Productions. He stated that he is a contract
laborer, but he has worked and dealt with BWG for three years including working the last Astroworld festival in
2019. He stated that his primary duties leading up the festival included carpentery, barrier set up, and handicap
ramp assembly. He clarified that the BWG did not build the Main Stage or the barriers in front of it, which was
performed by another company. He stated they focused more on the festival grounds and the perimeter.
He stated that he remained at the location during the concert. He stated that he was standing in front of the stage,
in the stage right area, describing that Travis Scott was maybe 70 feet away to his left. He stated that there were
security guards all around that area. He noted that they were very young and by his estimation were failing at
doing their job leading up to and during the concert. He stated that the hundreds of concert attendees did not have
the proper wristbands or credentials to be in the area, but security was not checking. He stated that security
behaved more like fans of the concert and they paid more attention to the female concert attendees than anything
else. On occasions there would be individuals in a restricted area, but security would allow them to remain
because the individual would claim they were supposed to be there or demand that security not touch them.
He stated that problems began to arise after the concert began. He stated that when people were pulled out of the
crowd, they generally had to be escorted or were directed to pass by him towards a main exit. He stated that he
witnesses several people vomit after having been pulled out of the crowd. He stated there was a young female
who was brought over to his area who was crying an shouting hysterically about people who were dying. He
stated that she was pointing to the back/left section of the crowd when talking about the dead people. He stated
that security ignored her or did not take her seriously. He stated that she shouted about the issue for about 10
minutes. Meanwhile, he and those who were not security were doing what they could to be of help, knowing that
they were not permitted to do much.
Jerrell recalled the moment when Travis Scott was lifted up on the elevated platform. That was when a concert
attendee in his area was having a medical emergency and was crowd surfed near to where he was. He stated that
Travis was making some strange noises on the microphone while this was happening and the show only stopped
briefly. He stated that Travis asked for the music to start back up and the concert continued. He stated that he
could not see the ambulance cart when it entered the crowd but later could see it still stuck once the crowd had
cleared at the conclusion of the show.
He stated that prior to the show, he had been working on the grounds when it was learned that medical tent had
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lost power to its A/C units. He explained that there was some internal conflicts throughout the set up period
between the power company and the A/C Company and the situation was left unresolved for a while. He stated
that the problem was brought to the attention of Emily Ockenden and another person who worked alongside her,
Phillip. He stated Emily and Phillip disregarded the problem and showed no interest in resolving it. This was
frustrating so he and his co-worker Matt Haze eventually found a solution for it themselves only an hour before the
show began. He stated that the outcome of the show would have been worse had power to medical tent not been
restored. He also believed that Emily was not aware of the things that took place during the show.
End of Interview.
F.Timothy Shanahan - Stage Manager
Tim stated that he was contracted to work this event by Live Nation. He stated that he was the Stage Manager for
Stage 2. He stated that he did not interact with the other stage or the Travis Scott performance. He felt like the
events pertaining to his Stage were well planned. None of his employees were a part of the Main Stage crew.
End of Interview.
G.Miah Moore - Transportation
He stated that he was working in artist transportation for the event, hired by Scoremore - Charlie Wilson. He
stated that he was reviewing tik-tok when he saw a person talking about their experience. He went onto describe
the chaos that occurred around the main merchandise tent. He talked about how people were throwing bike racks
and how maybe ten people were tased. He talked about a single person who was the instigator to the riot at the
merchandise tent.
Talking about the concert, he was to the right of the stage if you were looking at the stage, and he was located in
the VIP area behind the general population who were inside the barricades. He stated all of the people that were
passing out were in the area to the left of his location.
He recalled seeing the ambulance cart enter the crowd and then disappear. Then he saw that there people
standing on top of the cart, shaking it, and jumping into the crowd.
He stated that he has been to a lot of concerts in the past, including Travis Scott. He stated that there was a
period of time before Drake took the stage that the crowd was pretty quiet which to him was highly unusual. He
stated that most of us knew that there was a body down somewhere during a point in time when Travis paused
the show. He stated that they figured that the body must have been moved because about a 30 seconds later,
Travis had started up the show again with a high-energy song. He stated that he could hear screaming but he
could not tell where it was coming from. He could not differentiate if the screams where for the concert or for an
emergency. Occasionally he would see heads turn in the crowd and look in that direction. After looking at Tik-Tok
videos the next day, he learned that people around near the center left of the stage were chanting "stop the
show".
Another odd occurrence was when people with no shirts carrying water packs showed up in the VIP area he was
in. He stated that normally VIP guests were buying their own drinks and there was never just people bringing
water like that to them. He stated there was so much going on at that time that he could not put all of the red flags
together.
End of Interview.
H.Dean Pleasant - Crane Rental/Site Operations
He stated that he and his company were hired for this event to provide cranes and set up the stage. He stated that
they set up the stage and later were called in to break it down when it was all over. His company is called Mcray
Crane, and he has worked for this show for the last two or three years. He stated that his company did not
participate in the planning of the stage, they only participated in activities that required cranes. He stated that they
were not present for the concert.
End of Interview.
As in previous interviews with Apple, they had several lawyers present, the primary lawyer being Andrew Farthing.
This was an audio call set up by Apple.
Rob stated that his normal and current employment is with his own company, Eventvision. He was contracted by
Apple to work the Astroworld Festival. His company gets hired on to provide services for events, such as hiring,
logistics, and other necessities.
For this event, he stated he was mobile some of the time, but he was primarily housed in one of the two mobile
trailers located about 150 ft behind the stage (he was in trailer B, a different trailer than the production trailer). As
for communications, he stated that he did most of his communications in person prior to the concert and then
when the concert started, he was able to listen in and communicate as needed on the PL (production line) radio.
He stated that the only ones talking on that channel were the director and a few others in productions. He stated
that he had about forty people brought to this event by him which included cameraman and various other
personnel.
The Concert
He stated the live stream of the concert started at around 9 O'clock. He observed that everything was normal early
on in the show and he added that the crowd was rowdy and they had been throwing water bottles towards some
of their personnel, but that was not uncommon. He stated the real problems began around 9:30 when Gregory
Hoffman got on the radio and declared that kids were climbing on his crane among other problems. He stated that
Gregory sounded like he was in distress and he noted that it was highly unusual for a cameraman to speak on the
radio system which was primarily reserved for the Director. He stated that he has known Hoffman for years and
he has never known him to panic or speak up over the radio before.
After Hoffman's transmission was made, he spoke with Shelby who went to Hoffman's position to help while he
looked for police. He found a group of Officers back stage, left of the stage. He explained to them that something
was going on out there in the crowd by his cameraman and they are saying that they needed help. He stated that
the Officers responded that they could not enter the crowd. He believed that this might have been an order given
to the police beforehand. They told him that they were unable to go in and assist. In spite of this response, Rob
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stated that he persisted with Officers until a Sgt. arrived and basically repeated to him what the Officers had told
him. But before leaving, he stated that he saw the Sgt. get his radio and request for units to go help in that area.
Rob stated that he did not know the full extent of what was going on, only going off the original transmission
received by Hoffman at that time. After speaking with the Officers, he stated that he returned over to his mobile
trailer. He met with Shelby, who had just returned from helping with Hoffman. He stated that she appeared upset
and she described to him seeing at least one person receiving CPR. He then went to the production trailer and
conferred with Lee Lodge and others, updating them on what was happening. He stated this was all getting done
sometime just before 10 PM. In that discussion, he suggested that they should consider stopping the live stream.
Then, they heard a transmission from their stage manager who was positioned backstage, informing them that the
Police were going to stop the concert after the song that had just started was over.
After it became known that the show was going to be stopped. He told the director that they should have their
cameraman and personnel in the field shelter in place, fearing that if the show was stopped abruptly there would
be a riot. He stated the final song ended naturally and the crowd dispersed without further incident.
Additional Information
I asked him if he could say with any accuracy what time he approached police. He stated that he recalled writing it
down and it had to be right about 9:30. He stated that it was a group of 4-6 Officers. With more specificity, he
stated that Officers were about 75 feet away from an access gate that led back stage. They were between that
gate and Main St to the left of the stage. He stated that the Sgt. that spoke with him was approximately 6'0'' tall
with dark hair and a mustache. He did not catch any of their names.
I addressed a small discrepancy regarding Lee Lodge's statement, in which Lee appeared to indicate that Rob
approached the police on two separate occasions. Rob confirmed that it was only on one occasion. During the
time that he left the trailer to speak with police, he had left his radio behind so he was no longer able to hear any
additional communications.
He stated that the stage manager that told them the show was going to shut down was Roger Melvin. He stated
that Roger was backstage, his job was to communicate to the director about what was going on during the
on-stage performance. The communication about shutting down the show came around 10 PM.
End of Interview.
Roger Melvin
DOB:
Once again, I coordinated with Apple legal, Andrew Farthing to conduct a conference call with Roger. Roger
stated that he was the Stage Manager for the Apple portion of the show. He was contracted for this event as a
freelance. He stated that this was his first time working for Astroworld.
The Concert
He stated that he was positioned under the stage for the majority of the show. He moved occasionally and
positioned himself behind the LED screen but still under the stage. His responsibility was to let the Director know
when Travis Scott was taking the stage and any other changes that were occurring so that their cameraman could
be prepared.
I asked him about communications. He stated he used the PL (production line) radio which enabled him to
communicate to the Director and the production truck. He stated he was not sure if he had access to other
channels.
During the show, he heard early reports that the crowd was throwing water bottles and getting a little crazy. He
later heard that fans were climbing camera platforms and messing with camera equipment. He stated that these
problems were occurring around the "house" or front of house. He could not recall exact times when these events
were taking place. He recalled hearing from the cameraman during the show that there were people receiving
CPR. He also recalled on the monitor seeing the ambulance cart enter and get stuck in the crowd.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0053 04/08/2022 08:51
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 04/12/2022
Approval Time
08:58:00
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Investigation - Homicide
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Pollack's provided messages. There did not appear to be any other relevant text messages pertaining to our
investigation. M. Barrow and I did not see an actual copy of the text messages. The attorneys are still requesting
immunity for Seyth Boardman and have made statements that Seyth may speak if there is immunity offered to his
wife; Shawna Boardman.
On April 7, 2022, I sent a message to Attorneys Sydney Johnson and Andrew Lourie asking us if we could get a
contact for Matt Eyer after learning from Unified Command that he was the Security Dispatcher for the festival.
Andrew Lourie responded to say that they will look into it and get back to me.
B.) Interactions with Emily Ockenden
On February 4, 2022, I sent a follow up e-mail to Molly Pela and Will Moye as I had not heard anything from them.
On February 8, 2022, I sent a follow up e-mail to Molly Pela and Will Moye. Will Moye responded to say Emily is
out of the country and Leo Nitzberg was not present on site at any point. He stated they will not be providing a
voluntary interview at this time.
On February 23, 2022, M. Barrow and I served Molly Pela and Will Moye with subpoenas to compel them to come
before the Grand Jury to say on the record that their client is out of the country and/or their client was not at the
Astroworld Festival (his is copied and pasted from Leo Nitzberg's involvement above. Molly Pela and Will Moye
are representing these clients.)
March 1, 2022, M. Barrow sent out mail requesting signed returns to Emily Ockenden containing Grand Jury
Subpoenas.
On March 12, 2022, I sent a follow up request to speak with Emily Ockenden to Attorneys Will Moye and Molly
Pela. Attorney Will Moye contacted me the same day. He stated he reached out to Emily Ockenden. He stated he
plans to meet with her soon and will try to set up a Zoom call with her in the near future.
On March 21, 2022, Molly Pela stated they are still waiting for permission from their client pertaining to a
questionnaire. She also asked for an extension to appear before the Grand Jury at a later date. I relayed this
information over to Michael Levine. He extended their date to April 12, 2022.
I believe it was around this date when Attorney Will Moye stated Emily Ockenden had returned to the United
States. I relayed this information over to A.D.A. M. Levine and he stated he would try to compel Emily Ockenden
to come before the Grand Jury in Harris County.
On March 29, 2022, M. Barrow reached out to Molly Pela and Will Moye. He asked if they are accepting service
on behalf of Emily Ockenden. On March 30, 2022, Molly Pela responded with the following information:
"We have received the courtesy copy of the new subpoena to Emily but none for Will or me. We are not accepting
service for Emily. We will reach out to Emily about her willingness to participate in the interview."
On April 8, 2022, Molly Pela sent the following message to me:
"Josh -
I just want to confirm that Will and I have been released from our subpoenas. He is currently in trial and will be
unavailable to testify for the next 6-8 weeks. Please let us know."
I responded asking if there has been any progress with speaking to Emily Ockenden.
As April 8, 2022, we have still not received a statement from Emily Ockenden. It has been extremely frustrating.
Will Moye often tells me of his client's statement to be very important to the investigation as she has a lot to
provide. However, she is not cooperating. I am still awaiting for the DA's Office to proceed with serving Emily
Ockenden to compel her to come before the Grand Jury.
There is an interview with Emily Ockenden around 2019 - 2020 where she speaks about working Astroworld. She
mentions how she operates and manages the festival. Her perspective is important to the thoroughness of this
investigation. I have asked HPD Officer H. Nguyen to download the interview from YouTube to attach to the case
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file.
C. Interactions with Brent Silberstein (Disk 1F)
I was contacted by Attorney Chris Downey on November 20, 2021 stating he is representing Brent Silberstein. I
attempted to get a statement from Mr. Silberstein through Chris Downey on 11/30/21, 01/14/2022, 01/27/2022,
02/08/2022 (on Zoom), 02/16/2022, and 03/01/2022. Mr. Downey stated he will try to set up a meeting this week
(the week ends 03/06/2022).
On March 3, 2022, M. Barrow and I interviewed Brent Silberstein. Review the interview synopsis below:
Brent Silberstein
March 3, 2022
Detective M. Barrow and I introduced ourselves followed by Brent Silberstein and Attorney Christopher Downey.
Brent Silberstein stated his date of birth is . M. Barrow asked if he is employed by Live Nation. He
stated it is termed as a part time employee under Scoremore which is a part of Live Nation. M. Barrow asked Mr.
Silberstein who he works for full time. He stated he has spent most of his time working with Live Nation or for Live
Nation. Brent Silberstein stated his background if Production Operations. He stated he started low and moved his
way up. He stated he has spent years putting events together and touring. He stated he has done various roles for
different entertainment companies.
Mr. Silberstein stated he has been production manager, stage manager, to Site Operations manager, and festival
administrator. He stated it is up to them to tell him which role to fulfill. He stated he has been doing the work since
1986. He stated he has been full time involved since 1993. M. Barrow asked if he was a part of the previous
Astroworld. He stated he has worked the two prior and he worked as the same capacity. He stated his official title
was either Festival Administrator or Festival Producer. He stated those titles are interchangeable. I asked him to
give us a day to day rundown of his job.
Brent Silberstein stated his job is to organize all of the teams and departments. He stated he has to make sure the
departmental roles are filled with the right people and teams. He stated he has to make sure the budgets are in
line. He stated he puts together conference calls. He stated he is the middle man between the producers, the
building, and site operations team. He stated he picks up whatever falls in between those parties and then
connects the dots. He stated that is the most general way of describing his job. M. Barrow asked where does he
go in the festival and how often is he involved.
Brent Silberstein stated if there was a meeting to be had, he would get all of the entities together for the meetings.
He stated he would coordinate the meetings between the vendors and the venue. He stated he would help
facilitate the build schedule as well. He stated he would make sure when they come to the meetings, they would
be on the same page. He stated on the ground, he plays a role in the building and planning. He stated he works
on keeping teams on tasks. M. Barrow asked if he has a role in the hiring process. He stated he can make
suggestions but it ultimately comes down to Scoremore. He stated it should be going through Sascha and Lucas
who own Scoremore. He stated he does not know which one makes the final decision in the hiring process.
M. Barrow asked when they started planning this Astroworld. Brent stated it was the Astroworld meant for the year
2020. He stated the conversations started to really pick up steam in February 2021. He stated at that point, the
pieces were already on hold because of the previous planning. M. Barrow asked if there were any significant
changes to the setup. Brent Silberstein stated the only big change he can remember is Travis Scott brought on a
new design team for his stage. He stated that was a production element. He stated there was some personnel
change as some people left businesses. He stated that was more about artistic elements not construction.
I asked Mr. Silberstein if he had any role with hiring security. He stated no. He stated Seyth was already onboard.
He stated he believes in 2019, Scoremore made a change in 2020 that they had made Seyth's company for them.
He stated so Seyth was already on board. M. Barrow asked if Seyth was in charge of the hiring for the security
companies. Mr. Silberstein stated he is not sure. He stated usually there is a building contract so the companies
coming in will use whatever security company that is already in place. He stated CSC for example would be the
company you would use. He stated they are already at the venue and there is a contract. He stated in this case,
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he believes Seyth had a say. He stated he believes Seyth would give a stink if they brought on someone that is
not qualified because he is the face of security.
M. Barrow asked how involved was he working with Emily Ockenden. He stated he spoke with her almost weekly
for a while. He stated she is the Site Operational Manager. He stated she ran it from the moment they took over
the grounds up to when they opened the doors. He stated it is basically her team in charge of running the site the
moment they get onto the grounds. M. Barrow asked what the difference between his and her roles is. He stated
he does not hire the teams themselves. He stated she would have to bring everything in and set up the festival
and to operate it. He stated she would hire all the site operations.
M. Barrow asked what are some of the things to prepare for when it comes to a Travis Scott festival; is hi festival
similar to other festivals. Mr. Silberstein stated the festivals are pretty generic in the sense that they are building
the festival. He stated just like all of the major festivals in the United States, they want to be ready at midnight the
night before. He stated they want to be prepared if there is a large line in the morning. He stated that allows them
to open gates to relieve some pressure to the lines. He stated the prep work is done the night before. He stated
you prepare to have concessions, merch, and rides ready to go in case they need to open gates earlier.
M. Barrow asked if there were any specific safeguards set in place pertaining to Travis Scott's specific concert
going crowd. Mr. Silberstein stated yes. He stated it was all about opening of the gates in the morning. He stated
that is a conversation that was had. He stated they had experience with Travis Scott festivals because the two
previous festivals. He stated they knew the hurtle would be at the opening of the gates. He stated once you get
past that, it is normal business. He stated this year, they had prepared to make it a long staggered entrance. He
stated they made zones. He stated as the zones would fill, they would open up the next layer. He stated that
would keep pressure off of the gates. He stated they always planned on opening the gates at 09:00 AM or 10:00
AM. He stated they had stated the gates would open at noon but they were prepared to open at 09:00 AM. He
stated that was always the plan.
Mr. Silberstein he stated HPD, the building, building operations, medical, were all privy to those conversations
before the festival began. Mr. Silberstein stated this idea was constructed based on working the two prior
Astroworld Festivals. He stated they were taking that experience to make the most constructive and positive
opening they could. He stated none of it was designed by him. He stated he can just explain the thought process.
Mr. Silberstein stated all big entities were present to these meetings and could all voice their opinions if they did
not agree with how to open the festival.
M. Barrow asked if there was a conversation that was discussed before the opening of the festival to say if a gate
rush were to occur, what would be the protocol and how would they respond. Mr. Silberstein stated he did not
know about the gate rush until later in the day. He stated he cannot really comment on the gate rush. He stated
was told there was a gate rush of some sorts at the front. He stated he heard news teams were combining gate
rushes from years before and applying them to the present. He did not think of it being a concern because it was
never brought up to him and it was not brought up as a big issue.
M. Barrow asked where he was positioned throughout the day. Brent Silberstein stated he was all over the place.
He stated he started the day out on the floor. He stated they were making sure everything was adequate before
doors were opening. He stated him with Leah who is with NRG Park. He stated she was on the ground
representative of the building. He stated they were together when the doors were opened. He stated after that, he
spent the first half of the day checking on the different departments.
He stated he made sure the different teams had what they needed. He stated he checked on his operational camp
in purple lot. He stated later in the afternoon, he was with Leah and David of NRG Park (Leah Mastaglio and
David Gerdy). He stated they did a walk through for a little bit. He stated they ended up at the front gates for a bit.
He stated it was somewhere between walking up to the gates or before, he was told about the gates. He stated
they spent some time up there. He stated they went to have a conversation with merch. He stated they walked
around.
He stated after about two hours of that, everything appeared to be running normally. He stated it was late in the
afternoon when he went to check with production. He stated his office was in the purple lot. He stated production
was behind stage one and stage two. M. Barrow asked what communication abilities he had. He stated he carried
a radio. He stated he spent time on two channels. He stated his attorney was on one. He stated he did not have
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Sascha or Lucas with him so he saw the attorney as their representative for the day. He stated if Emily needed
anything from him, she would come find him. He stated he could reach Emily on her channel of Site Operations.
Brent Silberstein stated he was in the barricade before the start of the show. He stated he was in the barricade for
approximately the first five or six minutes. He stated he makes it a practice to see the show to start to make sure
everything is okay. He stated he was in front of the thrust at the very end. He stated he was far enough away from
the pyro. He stated if you were looking at the stage, he was to the left in the pit. M. Barrow asked what his
observations were for those first five or six minutes. Mr. Silberstein stated the beginning of the show was normal
and that is what caused him to walk away. M. Barrow asked if he saw HPD there. He stated he did not see where
he was standing but he knew them to be to the left and right of the stage.
M. Barrow asked if he saw security pulling anyone out of the crowd while his time in the barricades. He stated he
did not. Mr. Silberstein had stated he went back stage after spending the first couple minutes of the concert. He
stated began to head back to the local production office. He stated the office was located stage left. He stated if
you look at the stage, he was headed to the right side. He stated he went back there to discuss the overnight
transition. He stated around that time, Emily walked up (Emily Ockenden). He stated they talked for a minute. He
stated she walked away for a few seconds. He stated he turned away. He stated she came back to him and asked
him to come with her. She stated she believes there was a breach or break in the barricade up front.
Brent Silberstein stated he followed her out and they went up to the front. He stated there was no breach in the
barricade. He stated at that point, he was back in the venue. He stated he followed Emily. He stated they went
straight to the back of the barricade. He stated if you were in the field looking at the stage, there was a straight
away. He stated he believes that is where she was told to go. He stated he believed she was told the breach was
in front of house. He stated he followed her because she asked him to come with her. He stated he did not ask
who reported the breach to her.
M. Barrow asked if he was met by anyone in the area. He stated he was not. M. Barrow asked what they did next
when they could not find any signs of a breach. He stated he continued to follow Emily. He stated if you look out
from the stage to the far left side to the front of house. He stated there was a scissor lift there. He stated the
scissor lifts were there for HPD and EMS to oversee potential issues in the crowd at any time. He stated they
were extra towers for them to have a birds-eye view if needed. He stated Emily climbed into the scissor lift
platform and appeared to be looking for something. He stated she did not go up. He stated he does not know if
she was trying to see if they missed the break. He stated he does not think they missed it because if there had
been a break, it would have been chaos.
He stated this took place if you were looking at the stage from the lift, it would be to the right. He stated if you
were looking out from the stage, it would be to the left of the tower. M. Barrow asked what happened next. Brent
stated she got off of the lift and he tried to follow her. He stated he lost her. He stated he could not find her. M.
Barrow asked what were the conditions of the crowd at that point in the show. He stated there were some guests
watching the show in the area between the two towers. He stated they all had laminates, sticker passes and were
credentialed. M. Barrow asked about the crane arm, the wheelchair ramp, and nearby platform. He asked if he
remembers seeing that. Mr. Silberstein stated yes. He stated the area was getting compacted. He stated the
camera area did not appear that compacted. He stated there were guests in front of it. He stated the ADA area
was compacted. He stated the ADA is the American Disability Act. He stated the ADA are was compacted by
having people on it. He stated he believes it is a 24 x 24 platform.
M. Barrow asked how long he was in the area after he lost sight of Emily. He stated he was in the area around
fifteen to twenty minutes. He stated he walked around the area there. He stated he got his first call during the
show at that point. He stated the call was to ask if he had opened an egress gate. He stated he believes the call
came in around 09:40 PM to 09:45 PM. I asked if he knows who called him and he stated Seyth Boardman. He
stated Seyth's words to him like, "Did you get those gates opened for us like we discussed earlier for the egress."
Brent stated he responded with, "I am not sure if it got done or not. Let me check". He stated Seyth responded, "It
might be too late but go check". Mr. Silberstein that he responded to Seyth by saying, "Okay". He stated he went
to go check. I asked if he knew what Seyth meant by that statement. He stated no.
I asked why he was in that area, did he witness anyone receiving CPR or medical attention. He stated no.
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Attorney Chris Downey interjected and stated he wanted to clarify. He told Mr. Silberstein that he did see
someone that he called a medic over to but he was not receiving CPR. Brent Silberstein stated that is correct. He
stated it appeared like the person was over intoxicated. Mr. Downey asked Mr. Silberstein to explain that. Mr.
Silbertstein stated after he lost Emily, he walked back towards the stage. He stated he got through approximately
half way of the alley or thrust barricade and saw someone was laying down. He stated they appeared to be
intoxicated. He stated he went back to the ADA and found a medic there. He stated he brought the medic over to
the person laying down. He stated he then walked away. He stated Seyth called approximately fix to six minutes
later. He stated he did not think anything more about the individual that was laying down. He stated they appeared
to be "passed out" or "overly intoxicated".
M. Barrow asked if he could provide any physical descriptions of the person. He stated it was dark and loud. He
stated he knew he had seen a medic at the ADA. He stated he does not know the ethnicity. Mr. Silberstein stated
he has done a lot of shows and it appeared the individual was intoxicated. I asked if there was any other time that
someone needed serious medical help and he stated no. M. Barrow asked where did he go after getting the
person medical aid. He stated he went back towards the Jenner tent and was right behind the tent. Mr. Silberstein
asked Mr. Downey if this was the time that he had told him about being approached by a female from Apple.
Mr. Downey stated he was just looking that up and that he had in his notes that the female from Apple had
approached Mr. Silberstein before Seyth called. Mr. Silberstein stated that is correct. He stated the female
approached him after the medic incident but before Seyth Boardman called. Mr. Silberstein stated he wanted to
add another fact and apologized. He stated during the time all of this was going on, it was not just him and Emily.
He stated Chuck Beckler was also there the entire time. He stated the only time Chuck was not with him was
when he started walking towards the stage. He stated Chuck held back. He stated that is when he went back to
grab Chuck after the medic. He stated that is when the female from Apple approached.
Brent Silberstein stated the only reason that he knew the female from Apple is because she introduced herself
early the day before. He stated he got her connections to help her with all her needs. He stated he could not really
hear what she was saying. He stated he asked Chuck Beckler to see what she was saying. He stated Chuck said
sure. He stated he believes the female walked off. He stated he asked Chuck what was wrong. He stated Chuck
told him the female was scared. He stated Chuck said she was concerned someone was going to push a camera
over and hurt someone. He stated Chuck said she wanted to get her camera guys down and camera guys
wouldn't listen. He stated he asked what Chuck what did he say to her. He stated Chuck said to get herself and
her guys to safety. He stated Chuck told her if the camera guys do not listen, he will try to approach them. He
stated two to three minutes later, he left. He stated Chuck stayed. He stated he does not know what Chuck did at
that point. He stated he left the area to check the egress gates.
Mr. Silberstein stated he left the concert area. He stated he does not know all of the times at this point. He stated
he went to the front of house, he stated he went across the entire park to the main entrance. He stated he went
out the main entrance at Murworth and Lantern. He stated he made a left onto Murworth and went across Lantern.
He stated there was a presidential fence. He stated that is just barricaded fence. He stated it was on Murworth.
He stated the gate was not removed. He stated he got on the radio and called the staging channel He stated he
told a crew to remove the fence down right now. He stated as they were taking down the gate, the egress started.
He stated the gate was not down before the concert ended. He stated the gate was down during egress.
M. Barrow asked what Seyth meant earlier when he said they had discussed about opening the egress gate
earlier. Mr. Silberstein stated Seyth had asked him around 06:00 PM to look at a fence in the office. He stated he
wanted it down during egress. Mr. Silberstein stated that cannot happen while the festival is going out. He stated
you do not want to create an opening for someone just to talk through. He stated the plan was to dismantle it at
the last thirty minutes of the concert. He stated that is how it is usually done at festivals. He stated the only
difference was Seyth wanted to remove the entire row. He stated it stretched from the Texans Practice Field
Fence all the way to the Green Lot fence. He stated Seyth did not want any obstructions. He stated this
conversation was in person. He stated he had three calls throughout the day. He stated that was one of the calls.
M. Barrow asked if he received any phone calls or texts messages about the incident throughout the concert. Mr.
Silberstein stated he did not. M. Barrow asked where he went after the egress gate was opened. He stated he
stayed in the egress gate area for a few minutes after it was open. He stated he reached out to Leah who stated
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she was with Chief Satterwhite. He stated she was with Seyth. He stated they were at merch. He stated he went
there. He stated he saw she was not there so he texted her. He stated Leah told him that they had moved Stage
Right near main medical. He stated when he got there, she came out and walked him back. He stated about five
minutes later was when he found out what had happened. He stated the chief was there and everybody else was.
He stated chief is the one that really told him what had happened.
I repeated some of Mr. Silberstein's previous statement to make sure I understood everything correctly. He stated
I understood him correctly. I asked what does he know about Brad Wavra. He stated he works for Live Nation. He
stated Travis Scott is one of Brad's clients on behalf of Live Nation. He stated he did not interact with him much at
the festival. I asked Mr. Silberstein if he could provide contacts for Mr. Beckler. He stated he could provide
contacts for Mr. Beckler to Mr. Downey and have them sent to me. I thanked Mr. Silberstein for that. He stated
Chuck tours. He stated he does not think he is out of the country right now and will try to forward the contact
information.
I asked about the EOP and how it mentions that he, Seyth, and Emily can shut down the show. I asked why he
thinks the verbiage is in there. Mr. Silberstein stated that it is funny that I brought that up. He stated going forward,
EOP will change for events across America. He stated there will be a case work study; there is no question. He
stated he and Chris have gone over this multiple times. He stated he has tried to understand why the EOP reads
the way it does. He stated he understands it might be a festival authoritative hierarchy document. He stated it is
complex. He stated something that is manageable or containable such as a weather condition, there are steps. He
stated the plug is not pulled immediately. He stated that can create cause and effect. He stated who would know
what would happen. He stated there are steps to follow. He stated anyone that wants to shut down the show will
have to go through steps.
Mr. Silberstein stated if a problem comes up and he knows it is a problem, his first call is to Seyth or to call
Command to get to Seyth. He stated he will standby until he gets a call from Seyth. He stated when Seyth gets a
call, he will take the next steps. He stated if the show is going to shut down, they will make sure there is staff at
the gates. He stated they are going to clear all of the obstructions. He stated they will get a message or video
played on the video screens pertaining to the message that they want to get out. He stated that is granted if they
still have power. He stated police and fire would get involved. He stated even if it is an immediate decision, PD
and fire would be involved. He stated it is not an immediate action which is why the EOP is head scratching. He
stated he knows the process and understands the process to stop a show. He stated that might be why he is
listed in the EOP.
I asked Mr. Silberstein if he believes you can shut down a show by using certain words in order to reduce the risk
of a riot. He stated he believes that to an extent. He stated every crowd is different. He stated every situation is
different. He stated possibly in this situation, you are going to ask Travis to do it. He stated the kids will
respectfully listen to him. He stated he can speak to the crowd. He stated he could walk off the stage and
someone else walk on. He stated they do have protocols in place but it is not just one person to make the call. He
stated for him to shut down the show, he will speak to the Festival Safety Management Director. He stated then
that person gets the with the chief and they decide whether or not to shut down the show. He stated they decide
how to handle it. I asked for these show stopping protocols or plans to be set; was he privy to any of those
meetings.
Mr. Silberstein stated that conversation would have to be had with Seyth. He stated some things changed after
the Las Vegas shooting for plans. He stated he does not have those conversations as the promoter. He stated it is
up to law enforcement, security, venue security, and the artist for those plans. We then clarified Mr. Silberstein
stated Seyth Boardman's communication was done over the radio and not the phone.
Mr. Downey stated he wanted to cover another issue which came up in an interview with his other client; Steve
Drymalski. Mr. Downey mentioned the ratchet straps on the barricades. Brent Silberstein stated after he spoke
with Seyth about the fence removal around 06:00 PM. He stated approximately thirty minutes after that, he was
called by the barricade representative; John Wagner. He stated he went to Mr. Wagner who pointed out there was
potential barricade separation. He stated as an industry standard, they use ratchet straps. He this allows the
barricade to have some movement. Mr. Downey stated he believes the confusion is we had him begin at the
Travis Scott concert but the ratchet strap incident occurred before the concert. He stated that was approximately
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45 minutes to an hour before. I showed a picture of the overhead map. I pointed to the barrier that I believed to be
the one that began to malfunction. He identified the barrier as the correct one I believed it to be.
[Interview Terminated]
(This statement was audio recorded and not verbatim. Refer to case file for recorded statement.)
D.) Interactions with Brad Wavra
On November 17, 2021, I attempted to get a hold of Brad Wavra through Live Nation as they had requested we
make requests to speak with any/all individuals through them first. Attorney Bosworth responded on November
19, 2021 that Mr. Wavra is in the process of retaining his own counsel.
On January 11, 2022, Attorney M. Bosworth told us Attorney Ronald Machen was representing Brad Wavra. On
January 27, 2022, I reached out to Attorney R. Machen. On January 28, 2022 we set a meeting for February 3,
2022 where Brad Wavra was absent. On February 3, 2022, the meeting was with Attorneys Ronald Machen and
Mac Secrest. The meeting was brief. Wavra's attorneys requested a questionnaire for their client and were
concerned Mr. Wavra was a target in the investigation. After the phone conversation, I sent over the questionnaire
to Ronald Machen.
On February 16, 2022, I followed up with Mr. Machen. He asked if we could speak on the 18th which I missed the
e-mail. On February 26, 2022, I requested a follow up and Mac Secrest stated he was dealing with a death in the
family. On March 1, 2022, I told Mr. Secrest about the subpoenas being sent out for their client and possibly
themselves. Mr. Secrest acknowledged.
On March 9, 2022, Attorneys Ronald Machen and Mac Secrest asked if we could set a meeting to discuss Brad
Wavra on March 17, 2022. On March 17, 2022, I spoke with Mac Secrest and Ronald Machen. I assured them
Brad Wavra was not a target of the investigation. They told me Brad Wavra did see people receiving first aid.
They also stated members of Brad Wavra's family was at the venue. They stated they are concerned for their
client by having him speak to us. I asked if I could at least provide three questions to their client and they stated
they would ponder the request. I told them that I wish I could share what I know about the investigation to make
them more comfortable to have their client speak with us but could not provide everything for much of the
information is classified. They stated Brad Wavra is afraid to make a statement. I told them we could proceed by
having Michael Levine talking to them. After we ended the conversation, I spoke with A.D.A. Levine. He stated he
would reach out to the attorneys.
As of April 8, 2022; we have not been able to get an agreed interview with Brad Wavra. On April 8, 2022, I asked if
we could set up another meeting to discuss Brad Wavra.
E.) Interactions Travis Scott Team Follow Up
On January 28, 2022, Attorney Cordt Akers reached out and stated he would be representing Michael Brown for
the interview taking place on January 29, 2022. On January 29, 2022, M. Barrow and I interviewed Michael Brown
and David Stromberg. Refer to M. Barrow's Supplement for their statements.
On March 16, 2022, M. Barrow and I interviewed Bilal Joseph with his attorneys. Refer to M. Barrow's Supplement
for his statement.
F.) Interactions with Harris County Medical Corps
Alvaro Gonzalez of Harris County Medical Corps Questionnaire Response
On February 11, 2022, I received the following Questionnaire response from Monty Northern for Alvaro Gonzalez.
The Sworn Affidavit I provided was not filled out / applied. Pricilla was not included either. This Questionnaire was
agreed on because Alvaro Gonzalez was unwilling to provide a verbal statement or interview due to being
traumatized from the event according to his superiors.
Houston Police Department Incident 1490724 & 150509321
Astroworld Festival Questions
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Presented by Detective J. Caten of the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division
1.)Were you present at the 2021 Astroworld Festival located at NRG Park on November 5, 2021
YES.
2.)What was your role and company you worked for at the Festival? How long have you been employed by that
company?
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER, 7 YRS WITH COMPANY
3.)Where did you receive medical training (if any)?
LONE STAR COLLEGE
4.)What time did you arrive at the festival?
0549 HRS
5.)Explain in detail events you remember that may be significant that occurred throughout the day (BEFORE
Travis Scott's Concert). Examples: Patient calls, interacting with serious / critical patients, compliments and/or
issues you witnessed with Paradocs (if any).
NO EVENTS LEADING WITH PARADOCS BEFORE THE CONCERT, UPON ARRIVAL TO EVENT MULTIPLE
ATTEMPS MADE BY CONCERT GOERS TO BREACH PERIMETER
6.)How would you describe conditions in the medical tent (if you worked with or inside the tent (before Travis Scott
Concert)?
I DID NOT HAVE ACCESS TO TENT, I WAS POSTED AT COMMAND POST IN PURPLE LOT.
7.)How would you describe conditions in the Command Center / Command Post if you worked there (before
Travis Scott Concert)?
SECURTY AND LAW ENFORCMENT PERSONAL CLASHED HEADS AS TO WHOM WAS IN CHARGE AND
WHOM RESPONDED TO CALLS. PARADOCS ASSUMED THEY ARE IN-CHARGE OF ALL ASPECTS OF
MEDICAL DEPLOYMENT.
8.)Did you have radio communication? If so, who did you have access to communicate with and what frequencies
were used?
YES, I ALERTED HCEC AMBULANCE CREWS OF NEED TO TRANSPORT A PATIENT TO THE HOSPITAL,
RADIO CHANNELS HC-13 AND HC-14.
9.)Can you provide names of employees or staff you worked with at the event?
I DON'T RECALL THE NAMES OF PARADOCS PERSONAL I RECALL A "HISPANIC MALE AND WHITE
FEMALE"ALONG WITH THE LEAD PARADOCS IN COMMAD NAME IS JON.
10.)When did serious issues arise? Before or during the concert?
PARADOCS LOST TRACK OF MULTIPLE MEDICS PRIOR TO REPORT OF FIRST CPR CALL AND PRIOR
TO MCI ACTIVATION. LEAD JON KEPT ASKING WHITE FEMALE CO-WORKER WHERE THE CREWS
WERE LOCATED, AFTER SHE RESPONDED THEY ARE NOT ANSWER RADIOS THE CONVERSATION
ENDED, AND I DID NOT HEAR OF ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION OF MISSING STAFF MEMBERS. AT THE
TIME OF MULTIPLE CPRS INPROGESS, JON REQUESTED ME TO DISPATCH AMBLANCE CREWS TO
THE SCENE TO ASSIST WITH MANPOWER.
11.)When was the first possible decedent brought to the medical tent if known (time if possible)?
UNKOWN
12.)When was an MCI declared, if known?
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PARADOCS REPORTED MULTIPLE RESPIRATORY PATIENTS DUE TO FIREWORKS, SMOKE AT 2129
HRS. DR. DECKER REPORTED TO CALL THE MCI AT A LATER TIME.
13.)Did you or anyone tell you to stop the Travis Scott Concert?
NO, THIS IS BEYOND MY SCOPE OF PRACTICE/ROLE.
14.)Did you communicate with HFD or Paradocs to stop the concert?
NO, THIS IS BEYOND MY SCOPE OF PRACTICE/ROLE.
15.)Was Paradocs prepared to handle this event (in your opinion)?
NO.
16.)How did they execute their role in the Medical Tent? Were they efficient?
I WAS NOT IN THE MEDICAL TENT DURING THE INCIDENT.
17.)We heard Paradocs celebrated a birthday in the medical tent after incident occurred and patients were
transported out. Do you have any information or know if that is true?
YES THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE. ONE OF THE PHYSICIANS WAS CELEBRATING HER BIRTHDAY AFTER
THEY CLEAR LAST PATIENT FROM THE TENT.
18.)Do you have any additional information that may help this investigation? Can you provide names as to who
might know details we should know in our investigation?
AFTER PARADOCS LEAD IN COMMAND JON STATED THEY WERE MISSING MEDICS AND MEDICS
DIDN'T ANSWER RADIO TRAFFIC THEY MOVED THEIR CONVERSTION TO CELL PHONE TEXT
MESSAGE, THIS IS PRIOR TO THE MAIN EVENT GOING ON STAGE.
G.) Interactions with Harris County Institute for Forensic Sciences
On January 27, 2022, I received the autopsy Report for ML 21-5213 linked to Mirza Baig. On February 5, I
received Ezra Blount and Bharti Shahani's autopsy report from Sergeant M. Brady. On February 7, I received the
remaining seven victim's autopsy reports from Sergeant M. Brady. All of the autopsy reports have been attached
to the case file. Per request of E.A.C. M. Slinkard, A.C. B. Null, and A.C. J. Jones for the autopsy to be released,
we agreed. We then and as of April 8, 2022 still do not have a reason to withold the autopsy information from
becoming public due to having no apparent fears with regards to the integrity being lost by releasing said
information.
H.) Interactions with the F.B.I.
M. Barrow spoke with Attorney Alex Hillard representing Ezra Blount. The attorney stated he had multiple clients
that had provided videos. M. Barrow began uploading these videos to the F.B.I. Software on January 25, 2022.
On February 22, 2022, M. Barrow and I had a phone conference with the F.B.I. to go over the future of the
product. The F.B.I. team was extremely helpful and we seem to be on the same page. The goal is to have an
objective video lacking emotion to provide as much information as to what happened as possible. Since then, we
have spoken to the F.B.I. MXU Team (Multimedia Exploitation Unit). They have been available anytime we have
needed assistance.
Over the course of the past two months, we have gone through all of the footage in the databases via provided
access by the MXU team.
*****************************************************A Brief Description of This
Process*******************************************************
. and I would look at each video file / picture / audio file. Should we find something pertinent
to the investigation, we would flag or bookmark said file. The tags and bookmarks could be seen by the MXU
Team. This assisted them in compiling a objective video product for the case.
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I.) Interactions with the Department of Public Safety (D.P.S.)
On February 25, 2022, DPS K. Turner told Commander K. Deese their investigation should conclude around the
middle of March 2022. On March 23, 2022, M. and I met with A.D.A. M. Levine and DPS Investigator Kyle
Crain. Investigator K. Crain was accompanied by three DPS Colleagues. We sat in on their discussion with A.D.A.
M. Levine. They discussed possible Class A Misdemeanor charges for Valleje and AJ Melino (the security
companies) for Astroworld. They stated Valleje is based out of Illinois but has a field office in Dallas, Texas. They
stated A.J. Melino is out of Palm Beach but is not licensed. They stated they will provide a copy of the police
report for this case file when their investigation has concluded. They stated they have not come across any
individuals through their investigation that would help for the criminal aspect to our investigation. In fact, they
stated they have really only spoke to a few people. They stated most people do not want to cooperate. The
investigators did mention a Rick Brown of CSC.
I e-mailed David Brothers who is an attorney representing CSC. On March 28, 2022, David Brothers stated Rick
Brown was of CSC at the time but is now a Live Nation employee.
J.) Interactions with Live Nation
On March 28, 2022, Attorney Michael Bosworth stated he can help with Rick Brown. On March 30, 2022 J. Caten
was contacted by Live Nation Attorney Michael Bosworth. He stated Live Nation is not representing Rick Brown
but will reach out to Rick Brown to see if he has a lawyer retained and pass along the information. This has been
a common theme with Live Nation Attorneys as they set up to be the middle-man for us. Live Nation attorneys
have stated in the past that they prefer us to go to them first and they will follow up with the counsel of the
individual / entity we wish to speak with.
On April 8, 2022, I asked Attorneys Michael Bosworth and Eric Nichols for the following contacts:
8. How long have you been employed or associated with Unified Command, LLC? I started in November 2019. I
was laid off during the pandemic and then rehired.
9. State if full-time or part-time employee or have a different affiliation, if any, with Unified Command, LLC. I work
full-time.
10. If you work part-time, what other jobs do you have? Not applicable.
II. The Event: Astroworld Festival/November, 2021
1. Were you present at the Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in November 2021?
a. If so, on what day(s) were you present? Yes, I arrived on Monday November 1 to assist in hanging
cameras.
b. State your work assignment. I assisted in hanging cameras between Monday, November 1 and Friday,
November 5. I worked inside the command post on the evening of November 5 showing people inside the
command post video feed that they wanted to see.
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c. What were your duties? See the answer to II.1.b above.
d. To whom did you report? I reported to Frank Frederick.
2. Were you assigned to a specific location? If so, what was the location of your assignment? See the answer to
II.1.b above.
3. Did you stay in the same location for the concert? If not, where were you located? See the answer to II.1.b
above.
4. State if you had a particular area of responsibility or designated duty area for the Festival. Not applicable as
phrased. I was in the command post during the evening hours of November
5. Did you remain in an assigned post or designated area for the entire day? I helped troubleshoot the camera
set up in the morning and throughout the day. I worked in the command post during the evening hours,
beginning at approximately 5:00 pm.
6. Summarize your assignment or duty schedule. See the answer to II.1.b above.
7. To the best of your recollection, please provide an approximate timeline of events on the day during the
Astroworld Festival. The gates opened early. We were troubleshooting camera issues in the morning and
early afternoon. I was in the command post at about 5:00 pm. I remained in the command post until the
show was over
8. Were you aware the Festival became a Mass Casualty Incident ("MCI")? Yes.
9. If so, a. how did you become aware? I became aware that it was officially declared an MCI the following
morning when I saw a text. Before I left, I had heard that it was all but declared an MCI because I knew that
people had died. b. when did you become aware? I became aware that it was officially declared an MCI
the following morning when I saw a text. Before I left, I had heard that it was all but declared an MCI
because I knew that people had died.
10. If you were aware that the Festival was declared a MCI, how did your duties change, if at all? My duties did
not change.
11. Once the MCI was declared, did you remain in your designated area? I did not know that an MCI had been
officially declared, but I stayed in the command post until the patrons left.
12. How did you respond to the declaration of the MCI? I did not know that an MCI had been officially
declared, but I stayed in the command post until the patrons left.
13. How did your duties change once the MCI was declared? My duties did not change.
14. Did you hear anyone give an order such as "STOP THE SHOW?" While in the command post during the
evening, I heard discussions behind me about stopping the show. I was focused on the video footage in
front of me. I do not know who said what. I specifically remember law enforcement instructing the security
folks in the command post to order the emergency gates opened to allow patrons to exit.
15. Did you receive any indication that the show was going to be stopped?
a. If so, how were you notified? See answer to question 14.
b. Approximately what time did you hear or know the show would be stopped? I heard the statements
referenced in 14 above at about twenty to thirty minutes before the show officially ended.
16. When did the show stop? After Travis Scott finished performing.
17. From your observation (and in your opinion), could you tell that people/patrons were being injured? Yes. I
could see it on the video feed. I also heard the medical calls coming into the command post behind me.
18. If so, how could you tell? I could see it while viewing the footage of what was captured by the video
cameras. I also heard medical dispatching being performed behind me. It is on the camera footage.
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19. Did you warn or attempt to warn anyone of your observation(s)? If so, how? Yes, I showed persons inside
the command post the footage of what was captured by the video cameras.
20. Please add any note of significance which was not asked here and which you feel might bear on the events
which occurred that evening. (Include any reference point which might help explain what and when. This includes,
for example, mental notes made, dispatch received, who was performing, etc.)
21. Did you debrief or discuss with anyone the stoppage of the show? If so, with whom did you debrief or discuss
this? I spoke with the Live Nation lawyer the following day when Live Nation wanted to see the video
footage and I showed it to the lawyer.
22. Approximately what time did you leave the festival grounds? I don't remember exactly what time I left. It
would have been between midnight and 1 am local time. I came back the next day to help show the video
to Live Nation representatives and pull video for law enforcement.
1. Name: Reece Wheeler
2. Phone Number:
3. Email Address:
4. Other contact point: Ray Neuer
5. What professional experience do you have? I have worked in the live entertainment industry since about
2013 - 2014. During this period, I worked as an MC, as a talent buyer, in security/crowd control, as a stage
manager, in security and festival dispatch and as a command center manager.
6. What licenses and/or certifications do you currently hold? I have an unarmed security guard license in
Tennessee and Florida, twelve different FEMA certifications and a BS in Mass Communications.
7. What title or position do you currently hold with Unified Command, LLC? When I work for Unified Command, I
work as a Command Center Coordinator.
8. How long have you been employed or associated with Unified Command, LLC? Since 2019.
9. State if full-time or part-time employee or have a different affiliation, if any, with Unified Command, LLC. I am a
part time contractor with Unified Command.
10. If you work part-time, what other jobs do you have? I do the same type of work for multiple companies.
II. The Event: Astroworld Festival/November, 2021
1. Were you present at the Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in November 2021?
2. a. If so, on what day(s) were you present? I was present on November 4 and 5.
b. State your work assignment. Command Post Manager, now called Command Post Coordinator, and
Festival Dispatch.
c. What were your duties? I helped set up the command post and manage the IMS, provided needed
materials to dispatcher, coordinated with the public sector and handled festival dispatch.
d. To whom did you report? This is not really applicable for what I do.
2. Were you assigned to a specific location? If so, what was the location of your assignment? Yes. I was
stationed in the command post.
3. Did you stay in the same location for the concert? If not, where were you located? Yes, I remained in the
command post, other than to go the restroom or to catering.
4. State if you had a particular area of responsibility or designated duty area for the Festival. I handled festival
related calls.
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5. Did you remain in an assigned post or designated area for the entire day? See the answer to question II.3
above.
6. Summarize your assignment or duty schedule. On November 4, I helped set up the command post and
handled load-in dispatch. On November 5, I handled festival dispatch.
7. To the best of your recollection, please provide an approximate timeline of events on the day during the
Astroworld Festival. On November 4, I was at the site from 8 am to 8 pm. On November 5, I was at the site
from 6 am to midnight.
8. Were you aware the Festival became a Mass Casualty Incident ("MCI")? Yes.
9. If so, a. how did you become aware? I was notified verbally by others in the command post.
b. when did you become aware? Per the IMS, I was made aware at approximately 9:52 pm.
10. If you were aware that the Festival was declared an MCI, how did your duties change, if at all? My duties did
not change.
11. Once the MCI was declared, did you remain in your designated area? I remained in the command post.
12. How did you respond to the declaration of the MCI? I made site operations (one of the channels on the
radio) aware and asked for fencing to be relocated to provide more access for emergency vehicles. At
about 10:10 pm, I also contacted the main stage manager to inquire about a cancellation.
13. How did your duties change once the MCI was declared? My duties did not change.
14. Did you hear anyone give an order such as "STOP THE SHOW?" Yes, Matt Eyer told me at approximately
9:58 pm.
15. Did you receive any indication that the show was going to be stopped?
a. If so, how were you notified? Yes, I was told verbally.
b. Approximately what time did you hear or know the show would be stopped? At approximately 9.58 pm.
16. When did the show stop? Per IMS, the show stopped at approximately 10:13 pm.
17. From your observation (and in your opinion), could you tell that people/patrons were being injured. Yes.
18. If so, how could you tell? I saw it on the video feed and I overheard the Paradox medical calls.
19. Did you warn or attempt to warn anyone of your observation(s)? If so, how? Yes, Matt Eyer and the paradox
team. I also sent a text message to Shawna Boardman, the Security Director.
20. Please add any note of significance which was not asked here and which you feel might bear on the events
which occurred that evening. (Included any reference point which might help explain what and when. This
includes, for example, mental notes made, dispatch received, who was performing, etc.)
21. Did you debrief or discuss with anyone the stoppage of the show? If so, with whom did you debrief or discuss
this? Matt Eyer and the stage manager. I also communicated via text with Shawna Boardman.
22. Approximately what time did you leave the festival grounds? I left just after midnight.
[End of Questionnaires]
After reading these questionnaires, on April 7, 2022, I asked Joe Bailey who is Matt Eyer. He stated Matt Eyer is
with B3Risk Solutions which is Seyth Boardman's company. I then asked Seyth Attorneys to look into Matt Eyer's
contact.
M.) Interactions with Clair Global
January 28, 2021, M. Barrow spoke with Todd Johnson of Clair Global. He received a package from Clair Global
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that same day. Refer to M. Barrow's Supplement for that information. On February 7, 2022, M. Barrow asked
about Unified Command and Clair Global. Mr. Bailey stated he spoke with Greg Mackey the previous week and is
working on getting an interview set up. On February 24, 2022, He asked if we would be willing to interview Greg
Mackey on February 25, 2022. We told him we would. M. Barrow and I interviewed Greg Mackey on February 25,
2022 via Zoom. See M. Barrow's Supplement for Greg Mackey's interview.
On March 25, 2022, Attorney Joe Bailey provided access to Steve Hupkowitz and Brent Edgerton of Clair Global.
Refer to M. Barrow's Supplement for their interview. On April 6, 2022, Attorney Joe Bailey provided access to
Justin Hoffman of Clair Global. Refer to M. Barrow's Supplement for his statement.
These interviews were achieved after multiple attempts to speak with them from Joe Bailey.
N.) Interactions Hilgert's Friends (Disk 1F)
Earlier on in the investigation, I had learned from Sgt. M. Brady that the Hilgert's and his friends had retained
Attorney Richard Mithoff. On February 5, 2022, I reached out to the Mithoff Law Firm and requested to speak with
Richard Mithoff.
On February 8, 2022, I contacted the Mithoff Law Firm again and left a message. I was later contacted by Sherie
Beckman and Richard Mithoff. I told them I was wishing to speak with Hilgert's friends who had attended the
concert. They told he John Hilgert had attended the concert with four individuals. They stated two of the
individuals were his close friends and the other two was a brother to the friends and a friend of the brother. They
stated they would orchestrate a meeting with Hilgert's friends in the near future. They warned me the friends are
traumatized and may have survivor's guilt. They stated they would be in touch.
On February 17, 2022, M. Barrow and I met with Attorney Richard Mithoff, Attorney Sherie Beckman, Ben Fett
and Bennett Cox for a meeting. It should be noted that anything outside of this police report mentioning Ben Fett
and Bennett Cox will be listed as initials B.F. and B.C. Below is the interview synopsis:
February 17, 2022
Benton Cox
W/M DoB:
We introduced ourselves for the recording. Benton Cox stated his name and stated his date of birth is
He stated he is a freshman at Memorial High School. He stated he was friends of John Hilgert and that he is
friends of Ben Fett. He stated initially, it was going to be Ben and John going to the concert. He stated they found
out there was another ticket being sold and Ben convinced him to go. He stated he bought the ticket to go. He
stated that was the Thursday before the day of the concert. He stated he rode with Ben Fett's father to the
concert. He stated the people in the car was John, Ben, Ben's brother and his brother's friend, and himself. He
stated they got there early in the afternoon when some performances were happening on Stage 2. He stated they
were not there for the initial gate rush and it was smooth to get into the festival. He stated this was his friend
experience. He stated at the start, his experience was good. He stated they saw three or four people on Stage 2.
He stated the crowd was pretty tight but he could get out if he wanted to. He stated they ate food there. He stated
when "Little Baby" played, they were at the back. He stated after a few songs of "Little Baby", they moved to the
Travis Scott stage. He stated they wanted to get a good location to see Travis Scott. He stated there was some
daylight out. I asked if he remembers seeing the timer. He stated they were there way before that. He stated they
were there approximately an hour and a half before the big timer came on.
M. Barrow asked if there were a lot of people there positioning themselves. He stated they were not that many
people there. He stated it was the three of them that went over to the Travis Scott Stage. He stated Ben Fett's
brother and his friend was not with them. He described the quadrant that he was in (this information was
consistent with where we believed them to be). M. Barrow asked how much did his position change as they were
there. He stated the closer it got to the concert to start, the harder it was to move. He stated they were not
touching the front barrier. M. Barrow asked what he was wearing that day. He stated he was wearing a black
hoodie with a blue Kobe Bryant Jersey over the black hoodie with a backpack. I asked how was the crowd around
him why they were waiting. He stated there were people around him checking up on him. He stated when the
countdown started, it was hard to move and hard to breath just standing there. He stated if you tried to catch air, it
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was tough. He stated if you put your hands up, you'd get stuck. He stated he could see the timer and people in
front of him. He stated he could not see the stage. He stated it got difficult around 08:30 PM.
He stated he remembered a big African American on his right. He stated remembers a "Mexican guy" that might of
matched the pictures of someone that had passed as well in the area. He stated he could see John and Ben in
the area. He stated he could reach out to touch them if he needed to. He stated they were not talking very much
to each other. He stated he would squat down to help his legs sometimes. He stated when he did that, his friends
could call out to him. He stated he could not get past people to talk to his friends. He stated once the timer went
up, he was unable to squat anymore. He stated when the timer was about to end, people started throwing water
bottles. He stated people started jumping. M. Barrow stated the music started and people starting swaying. He
stated the first song went by. He stated it was very hectic and he could not get out. He stated he was not enjoying
anything. He stated when the second song came on he remembers people to his left that fell. He stated someone
fell on top of him. he stated John was in front of him. He stated everyone started falling. He stated the first person
fell on top of him and everyone fell. He stated it was a huge pile.
Benton stated he remembers his back was on the concrete. He stated his legs were on top of someone. He stated
everyone was yelling for help. He stated he could hear John yelling. He stated he did not really hear Fett or
anything. He stated he was yelling for help. He stated it was the second song that he fell. He stated he could still
hear the music. I asked how many times did he fall. He stated only in the second song. He stated he was down
there for approximately eight minutes. I asked if the Hispanic guy is one of the victims. He stated that is the male
that fell on him. He stated he was a thin male. He stated when he is down, he cannot see anything. He stated he
stopped yelling to save his breathing. He stated he was knocked unconscious. He stated he does not know when
that was. He stated someone pulled him up and he regained consciousness. He stated he saw Ben sitting there.
He stated he saw a bunch of people with white skin tone that were really big sitting there. I asked when he says
"sitting there" does he mean literally. He stated no. He stated he meant they were on their stomachs with their
eyes closed.
He stated when he got up is when a lot of other people were able to get up. He stated he saw John there. He
stated there were two people on top of him. He stated there was a person on top of his stomach and another
person was on his legs. He stated John was unconscious. He stated that was the last time he saw him. He stated
a guy dragged him through everyone and got him over a fence. He stated he was wobbling around. He stated
described how a person took him out of the crowd. He stated he saw someone getting CPR in a VIP section. He
stated he saw if they were doing CPR and they were not responding, they would move on to the next person. M.
Barrow and I discussed we believe he was taken out in front of house. Benton went on to stay that he kept
custody of his backpack and he got their phones out. He stated while he was doing that, Fett came up to him. He
stated Fett spoke to him about what happened. He stated he went back to the crowd. He stated then Fett returned
and they got on the phone to call his dad. He stated he had called Mr. Fett. He stated they did not find out about
John until the next morning. He stated he could tell Fett wanted to go back in there but he convinced them to stay
out. He stated they all looked for John in the area after the concert broke out. He stated they looked for him for a
while.
M. Barrow asked about security. He stated security was not really helping within the crowd until later. He stated
they would only help on the outside perimeter. M. Barrow asked how many people he saw receiving CPR. He
stated he does not remember. I asked if he saw the female (Seanna) clime up the camera platform. He stated he
did not. I asked if he received some injuries. He stated he was light headed and bruised up. He stated he lost his
shoes. M. Barrow asked about the medical staff. He stated he did not feel that they were responding to anyone.
He stated he heard them saying they could not go into the crowd. He stated they tried to see if John was at a
medical tent and they told them that they had to wait in line. I asked him what does he think caused him to fall. He
stated pushing and shoving. He stated if one person fell, everyone fell. I asked how was his arms when he fell. He
stated he believes they were on someone. He stated clarified that one arm was covered and the other was not.
He stated he was unable to pick himself up. I told him about previous victims had said it was hot. He stated it was
very hot down on the ground when he fell. I asked if he knows who the guy is that pulled him out. He stated he
messaged the individual on Twitter after the individual described his experience on the platform.
M. Barrow asked if the show had been stopped when people fell, would things be better. Benton stated he
believed there would be deaths but not as many. I asked if he told officers about what occurred or for help. He
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stated he did not.
[Interview Terminated]
(This statement was audio recorded and not verbatim. Refer to case file for recorded statement.)
February 17, 2022
Ben Fett
All personnel present for the interview introduced ourselves for the recording. Mr. Fett stated his date of birth is
. He stated he is a Freshman at Memorial High School. Ben Fett stated he loved concerts and
music. He stated he has been to a couple of concerts and liked the line up. He stated Travis was one of the big
ones he wanted to see. He stated his father bought the tickets. He stated he has been to Travis Scott at the NRG
or the Toyota Center when he released Astroworld. He stated his dad dropped him off. He stated his brother Jack
and their friends went with him to Astroworld. He stated his brother is 21. He stated he was wearing a OVO black
Jersey with an owl on it. He stated it was thin. He stated he had a white shirt underneath.
Mr. Fett stated they got there late because they had gotten there out of school. He stated they spent some time at
Stage 2. He stated there were a lot of people and a lot of jumping. He stated they got food and water. He stated
they left stage 2 after Little Baby. He stated they were at Travis Scott's stage for approximately three hours. I
asked Mr. Fett how was his experience with this concert compared to other concerts. He did not mention many
differences. He stated he was in seats for most of the concerts. He stated he was at the very front for another
concert. M. Barrow asked how was coming into the festival like. Mr. Fett stated they had wrist bands. M. Barrow
asked where they were at. He stated there was a "t". I showed him the quadrant that Bennett stated they were at.
Mr. Fett confirmed that was it. Mr. Fett stated for the first hour, they could sit down. He stated it was not very
packed. He stated at two hours, you had to stand up because it got more filled. He stated when they timer came
up, it got tighter.
Ben Fett stated they tried to stay together. He stated they had Bennett in front because he was the smallest. He
stated John was just next to him to the left. M. Barrow asked if they could touch each other and he stated they
could. M. Barrow mentioned how Bennett had made a statement about being near a possible victim of the
concert. Ben stated that is correct. He stated he is not 100% sure. He stated what caused everyone to fall down in
front of him was because a "bigger dude" fell. He stated the male passed out in front of him. He stated he was
sweating. He appeared to be dehydrated. He stated once it started, he appeared as though he was dizzy. He
stated the male fell backwards back and everyone fell on top of him. I asked if he knows which victim it was that
fell on him. I asked if he was a "big guy".
Mr. Fett stated he was a big guy. He stated he was Hispanic. I Googled a picture of Axel Acosta as I believed it
possible Mr. Fett could be talking about him. M. Barrow asked when during the count down did he feel as though
things were going wrong. He stated probably thirty minutes. He stated while they were waiting, people were
throwing water bottles across the crowd and people were getting "nailed" in the head with them. M. Barrow asked
what happened when the first song came on. Mr. Fett stated everyone was excited. He stated after the second
song, he could not find John and "them". He stated everyone began falling. I showed Mr. Fett a Googled photo of
the decedent Axel Acosta. Mr. Fett stated that was the male he was describing.
M. Barrow asked if he was able to jump. He stated he could but he felt like he would be floating. He stated he felt
as though he would be carried away. He stated he kept his phone in Bennett's back-pack. M. Barrow asked when
did he realize the "big guy" was looking exhausted. Mr. Fett stated after the first song. Mr. Fett stated the male fell
onto him. He stated he tried to hold up. He stated he was "huge" and he couldn't. He stated the male fell on top of
his left. He stated he fell as well. He stated everyone around him started falling. He stated people started pushing
in. He stated people fell inwards. M. Barrow asked him to describe his experience on the ground.
Ben Fett stated he could feel the concrete. He stated he was underneath approximately three layers of people. He
stated it was dark. He stated some people would cover the light. He stated he focused on breathing but asked for
help. He stated his body his knee was twisted. He stated his shoes came off. M. Barrow asked how long was he
on the ground. He stated he was on the ground for approximately six minutes. He stated it was a while. He stated
everyone was waiting for the first person to get up. He stated then people would continue to get up. He stated
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there was a giant circle of people down while he is walking around. I told him that it was odd that people are not
able to describe the people standing around them when they were down. He stated no one was helping. He stated
people were looking at them but not doing anything.
M. Barrow asked if he was saved like Bennett. He stated he got up on his own. He stated he made it to a railing in
the middle. He stated he can remember seeing a map of the venue before. He stated he remembers seeing the
middle part. He stated he remembered to make it outwards towards the middle. He stated he remembers a
security guard pushed him back in. He stated he found Bennett outside of the venue. M. Barrow asked if he
remembers who fell down with him. Mr. Fett stated after he got up and met up with Bennett. He stated he saw a
male on top of him that he waited for him to get up. He stated he stated they recognized each other. M. Barrow
asked if he saw John after they fell and he stated no. M. Barrow asked if he told people about it. He stated he told
a security guard that people were dying back there. He stated the male looked surprised and looked as though he
did not know what was happening.
He stated he saw Bennett outside of the crowd and he appeared traumatized. He stated his feet hurt and he felt
as though his back is still messed up from it. I asked if he lost consciousness while he fell down. He stated he
does not think he ever lost consciousness. He stated he does not believe so. He stated he tried to control his
breathing and relaxed. He stated his dad had taught him to do that. He stated afterwards, they looked for John.
He stated he saw Jack and Jack's friend afterwards. I asked about Jack's experience. He stated he was pretty far
up. He stated his brother told him there was a guy getting defensive of a five year old kid. I asked if he thought his
brother would be willing to talk to us and he stated yes. We terminated the interview.
[Interview Terminated]
(This statement was audio recorded and not verbatim. Refer to case file for recorded statement.)
After the interviews, Sherie Beckman mentioned Brianna Rodriguez's Attorney may have video on her phone
when she went down at the concert. On February 18, 2022, I requested to speak with that attorney through Sherie
Beckman. On February 22, 2022, I met with D. Castillo of the Mithoff Law Firm to provide a copy of the recording
for the Ben Fett and Benton Cox interviews. On March 2, 2022, I sent a follow up request for the video. On March
3, 2022, Sherie Beckman called me and stated Brianna Rodriguez's attorney will be in touch. She stated
Brianna's family is very private, grieving, and is reluctant to give us the video because she does not know if the
video will get out. After a few weeks of follow ups with Attorney Sherie Beckman, she provided the contact for
Brianna Rodriguez's attorney;
O.) Interactions with Brianna Rodriguez's Attorney
I sent an e-mail to twilliams on March 29, 2022. He later gave me a phone call. He stated he represents Brianna
Rodriguez and her family. He stated they are very private and do not want to provide a copy of the video because
it records her death. He stated they are concerned that it will come out and become public. He stated I should not
need it because there is plenty of footage out there recording the incident. I assured Mr. Williams that the video is
important to the investigation to learn her exact location and what time she went down. He stated the recording is
of her in the stands and it shows mostly faces. He stated she then falls and it is about thirty seconds of her
screaming that she cannot breath until she essentially dies. I asked if we could at least view the recording without
recording it ourselves to make notes. He stated he will check with the client. I told him that it is possible the
evidence will eventually become subpoenaed or a search warrant can be done. He stated he will get back to me.
On April 8, 2022, I sent a follow up to see the status of this request to Mr. Williams.
P.) Interactions with CSC
On February 16, 2022, A.D.A. M. Levine brought an article to my attention down by Rolling Stone with the
following link:
<https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/astroworld-safety-and-risk-director-conflict-of-interest-1297804/
amp/>
I told him I would reach out to CSC to see what information was factual. I spoke with Attorney Brett Young of ASM
Global and asked if he could get me in contact with an attorney over at CSC. Mr. Young provided the contact of
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Attorney David Brothers.
On February 18, 2022, I reached out to David Brothers at . After not receiving a
response, I followed up again on February 24, 2022. Attorney David Brothers called me immediately and
apologized for the delay. We talked about the article. Mr. Brothers stated Seyth Boardman was not an employee
of CSC at the time of the festival. He stated he does not know if Seyth has ever been an employee of CSC. He
stated it is possible he was a part of CSC in a northern state. Mr. Brothers stated Seyth was allowed to consult for
CSC as he conducted his security business. Mr. Brothers stated he does not know how much business Seyth
Boardman brought for CSC if any. I thanked Mr. Brothers for his time.
I did reach out to the author of this piece for Rolling Stone to see if they could provide their source. They did not
respond.
Q.) Interactions with Rogers Police Department
On March 9, 2022, Jacques Webster's . I know this to be the legal name of Travis Scott.
Upon doing so, I saw Rogers Police Department had filed charges against Travis Scott On May 13, 2017 for
Endangering Welfare of Minor, Disorderly Conduct, and Inciting Riot. I contacted the Rogers Police Department
for those records by calling the Rogers Police Department in Arkansas who told me to e-mail
[email protected] . I did so.
On March 10, 2022, I received a response from Shannon White; Records Supervisor of Rogers Police
Department. She stated there are no documents responsive to my request. I decided to call the Rogers Police
Department and requested to speak with Shannon White. I was able to speak with her. She stated the documents
I have requested are sealed and I would have to go through an attorney to receive them. I forwarded this issue to
A.D.A. M. Levine and he stated he would handle the matter on behalf of the investigation.
R.) Interactions with Chicago Police Department
On March 15, 2022, I decided to reach out with the Chicago Police Department's Homicide Division. I noted there
are multiple online news articles that mention Travis Scott getting arrested in Chicago at the Lollapalooza festival
on August 1, 2015. I noticed there was not an arrest documented on NCIC. I was concerned there was a situation
similar to the Arkansas Police Department's sealed documents.
I was able to speak with Lieutenant M. Moreth of Chicago PD. He asked me to e-mail him for verification that I am
a police officer and stated he would help out if he could. Lt. M. Moreth later provided Chicago Police Department
Incident Report HY364987. It is a police report documenting what occurred on August 1, 2015. It is possible the
charges were dropped. I saw a Denise M. Robinson with the date of birth was also arrested in the
incident. I ran her criminal history and saw she was not convicted of the charges according to NCIC. I have
attached the police report to the case file.
S.) Interactions with SIU Division and Lieutenant L. Menendez (Disk 1F)
M. Barrow and I have worked closely with Lt. L. Menendez as far as sharing information and keeping up to date
on the case. We learned Lieutenant L. Menendez played a role in finding out what happened at the HEC when the
911 Calls came in. We have asked lieutenant to create a verbal recorded statement about what happened so we
can attach it to the case file / investigative PowerPoint presentation. Lt. L. Menendez stated he would do the
recording on March 8, 2022.
On March 24, 2022, Lt. L. Menendez provided the 911 Calls Explanation. It will be attached to the case file. The
statement is as follows:
"This is Lt. Luis Menendez-Sierra and I am currently assigned to the Homicide Division, Special Investigations
Unit. I was assigned to the Travis Scott investigation and will discuss the calls received at the Houston Emergency
Center or HEC on the night of the event. On November 24, 2021 Assistant Chief Jones, Commander Deese and
I, met with the leadership team at the HEC center which was led by Director Robert Mock. In this meeting HFD
leadership at the HEC was also present and consisted of Sr. Communications Captain Matthew Lloyd and
Communications Captain Enrique Guerra. We discussed needing all the calls received during that night and
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discussed protocol for major events.
On January 6, 2022 I received an envelope at my office with an excel spreadsheet containing 208 case numbers
and an audio CD with all the audio recordings. The spreadsheet had a note which advised that the list consisted
of the call slips being withheld for open records requests to the HEC. I began to review the call slips and found
that the calls were from midnight to midnight on November 5th. There were also a few other calls included that
were on other days that were related call backs for calls made on that day. These calls were found to be
unrelated. After reviewing each call, I found that there were in fact 234 separate calls and that the number went
down to 208 after calls were duplicated to each other because of the same caller/ same phone number/ or call
back. Of the 234 calls I found that 84 calls were in some way related to the Travis Scott incident. There were an
additional 38 calls that I was unable to determine were Travis Scott related due to no audio or no details on the
call slip. The rest of the 166 call slips were found to be in the vicinity of the concert but not related to the concert.
As I focused on the calls that occurred during the concert I found the first call in relation to people being injured to
have come in at 2107 hours. The slip showed a time stamp of 2109 but through the use of the NICE system I was
able to verify the 2107 time stamp. In total I found there to be 25 call slips that were of people in the crowd with
the last call coming in at 2137 hours. Of those 25 calls I was able to identify 15 individual callers. There were 25
total audio recordings due to call backs or repeat calls by the same people.
All the calls were received by the call takers at HEC and forwarded to the Southwest dispatcher who either
duplicated the call or sent them to Citywide dispatch who duplicated the call. From our discussion with HEC center
personnel and our experience with calls being received on a daily basis it was found that this was standard
protocol. When a major incident occurs, there are numerous calls that come in and once an initial police response
is sent, then the rest of the calls are duplicated to the main case number. There was a call slip generated early the
morning of November 5th and the officers assigned to the event were placed under that case number. Due to a
large police presence at the location, the calls were duplicated as they would have been for any other major
event. 13 of the individual callers were reached out to and only one person responded. The remaining two of the
15 were default 911 numbers which we could not reach out to.
The SW and CW dispatcher were interviewed and they advised that they followed protocol and duplicated the
multiple cals as well as advising the command center."
3.) Live Nation Document Follow Up & Interviews (Continued from Supplement #49):
A.) Brad Weiss B-Weiss Entertainment Group LLC ) - Site Décor Ops Team (Disk 1F)
I reached out on January 06, 2022. Detective M. Barrow reached out January 19, 2022.
On January 27, 2022, I reached out to B Weiss Entertainment found on Google. I left an e-mail for
Brad Weiss after using his extension. Brad Weiss called me back ( ). He stated his personnel was
not on site when the concert occurred. I recorded the conversation. See case file for recording.
B.) Brian Lamb DBA DBI Productions LLC - Festival Special Projects Manager
(Disk 1F)
I reached out January 06, 2022. Detective M. Barrow reached out January 19, 2022.
January 27, 2022 I was unable to find Brian Lamb or DBI Productions LLC on Google. The closest thing I could
get to was a Brian Lamb associated with Live Nation. I asked Attorney Bosworth for Live Nation if he could assist.
On January 31, 2022, Attorney Bosworth provided Brian Lamb's counsel contact'
On January 27, 2022, I checked eighteentwentysix.com. Their site has their address:
11340 Moor St, North Hollywood CA 91602. I e-mailed for further instructions to
send subpoenas so that I could speak with the employees or if they have a legal representation contact.
On January 27, 2022, I spoke with Attorneys Jason Hartman and Matthew E. Coveter. I provided the above six
e-mails and re-iterated that we want to talk to them. On February 24, 2022, Attorney Hartman stated he will set us
up for a meeting with Joe Sanchez who is "the principal of 1826" on March 11, 2022. M. Barrow told him that
would be fine.
On March 11, 2022, I interviewed along with M. Barrow. This interview was interesting because Attorney Jason
Hartman decided to act as the interviewer while M. Barrow and I was the audience. We of course were able to ask
questions to clear anything up. This had not been done before in the investigation.
Below is the following statement synopsis:
Joe Sanchez Interview
March 11, 2022
Attorney Jason Hartman introduced Joe Sanchez. Joe Sanchez then began talking. Mr. Sanchez stated he is the
CEO for Eighteen Twenty Six. He stated he produces content tours and events around the world. He stated they
are based out of Los Angeles. He stated they were engaged to build the mountain stage. He stated special
effects, sounds, lights, scenic, staging, the construction of the stage itself. He stated they were overseeing that.
He stated they worked with vendors and oversaw the production. He stated there were approximately ten
employees including himself from 1826.
Mr. Hartman asked him if he had spoken with all of his employees before speaking with us. Mr. Sanchez stated he
did over the last week or so. Mr. Sanchez named all of the employees that was there and their titles. He stated
Brian Alexander is the GM of 1826. He stated he was never there in Houston. Mr. Hartman asked Mr. Sanchez if
he or any employees saw a guest receiving medical attention. Joe Sanchez responded by saying Jill Martinis. He
stated she saw a cameraman had sustained a cut or bruises. She stated she did first aid on him. He stated no one
else saw anything that appeared unusual pertaining to the crowd.
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Mr. Hartman asked about anyone trying to stop the show. Mr. Sanchez stated it was not part of their job
description and even if they knew of something going wrong. He stated they would have been unable to. He
stated they did not have access to Travis Scott's Team nor did they have the credentials to get to them backstage.
Mr. Hartman asked if they heard or seen anyone try to stop the show. Joe Sanchez responded with towards the
end of the show, a couple of the employees in the production trailer overheard Houston Police Officers coming
into a trailer to be able to hear themselves in private because it was very loud in the area. He stated the
employees reported hearing the officers discuss the situation is becoming out of control and that they need to stop
the show. He stated one them said they cannot because there would be a riot. He stated then they left.
Mr. Sanchez stated no one came to him directly to stop the show. Mr. Hartman asked if there were photographs
and videos. He stated pretty much all of them have photos of the build phase. He stated no one really has photos
of the show or of the crowd. He stated that media is for the construction of the construction of the set itself. Mr.
Hartman then opened the floor for us to begin asking questions. He also offered to get us those construction
photos. M. Barrow told him that we would look into it and reach out if we feel the need to get those photos.
M. Barrow asked which production trailer were they located in. Mr. Sanchez stated they had two trailers. He stated
their trailers were stage left. He stated they were behind the fence line. He stated they were in the backstage
compound. M. Barrow asked if they were on the street. He stated they were on a gravel pathway. He stated it was
right behind the barricade line of the far left stage wing. He stated if you looked out towards the crowd, they were
approximately 100 feet left and 30 feet back. He stated all of his employees were housed there. He stated they did
not have a role during the show. He stated he watched some of the concert with Jim Webb on a live feed. He
stated they did not have a role during the show and were more about building the feed. M. Barrow asked if he
meant he was in the Apple trailer. He stated no. He stated they were in the IMAG trailer. He stated Apple did have
trailers in the vicinity.
I asked when HPD came into the neighbor trailer, did he know what approximate time that was. He stated it had to
be approximately three quarters of the way through the show. He stated Daniel Hellsten came in into their trailer
appearing flustered and said the cops said something is going on in the crowd in their other trailer. He stated that
was approximately 45 minutes in. He stated he thinks he literally came in there from that location. He stated he
remembered he came out of the trailer then. He stated at some point, there was a non specific rumor that two kids
had died. He stated that rumor stayed in place until he was in his hotel at two or three in the morning. He stated
he learned the situation was much worse then. I thanked Mr. Sanchez for his time. I terminated the interview.
(This statement is paraphrased and not verbatim, refer to audio recording for full and complete statement.)
On April 9, 2022, I requested to speak with Daniel Hellsten from 1826 by speaking to Jason Hartman.
I.) Brady Hass - GoVision LLC dba ANC - - Video Coorindator + Vendor Stage 2
I reached out January 06, 2022. Detective M. Barrow reached out January 27, 2022.
On January 27, 2022, I used Google to find GoVison's contact. I was able to find for 8291 Gateway
Dr, Argyle, TX 76226. I spoke to Jeff Williams who stated Brady Haass is no longer with ANC. I told them for the
reason I called. Rob Lacour answered and stated he was on site. He stated they were primarily operating on
Stage 2. He stated to his knowledge, most employees left before the performance on Stage 1. He stated they had
unmanned equipment on Stage 1. He stated he will double check that his employees did not see anything. This
statement was audio recorded. Refer to the case file.
Jeff Williams followed up on January 28, 2022 to state the following:
"Detective Caten,
We spoke to our working crew members that were onsite at Astroworld after speaking with you yesterday.
Raymond Hernandez was at the B stage and did not see anything at the main stage.
Pete Postma was done for the day and off property
David Gainer was onsite and working the B stage and our truck unit. He did not see anything at the main stage.
Please contact me if anything else is needed from us."
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J.) Attorney Lisa Mantella representing Pyrotecnico :
After Attorney Lisa Mantella previously saying she would get back to me. I reached out to her on January 27, 2022
as a courtesy. Lisa Mantella responded that they are still working on getting the employees together. On March
24, 2022, I submitted another e-mail to Lisa Mantella. As of April 7th, I have not received a response. I sent a final
e-mail on April 7, 2022 with Lisa Mantella later contacting me. We had a brief phone conversation. She stated her
client Pyrotecnico has been busy and does not want me to have the impression that they do not wish to
cooperate. She stated she has spoken to some of the employees and has learned their job is very focused driven
to make sure they hit fireworks queues / operations on time. She stated there are approximately twenty-plus
employees that were there. I asked Attorney L. Mantella if I could send three questions to her to present before
her client to have answered. I said depending on their response will help decide if we need a further conversation
or follow up with said employee. She stated that would be fine. I later submitted the following questions for
Pyrotecnico:
1) Did anyone from Pyrotecnico see anyone receiving medical aid at the Travis Scott Concert? If so, can they
provide ethnicity and gender?
2) Did anyone tell a Pyrotecnico employee to shut down the show? If so, what were the next steps taken?
3) Did anyone from Pyrotecnico hear or see anyone talking about shutting down the show or mention medical
emergencies?
K.) Content - Media Assistant
I reached out January 06, 2022. Detective M. Barrow reached out January 27, 2022. I have received a return on
Outlook that this is an invalid e-mail.
L.) Steve Parker
On January 6, 2022, I reached out to (Steve Parker). On January 21, 2022, I was contacted
by Attorney Jeff Bentch who stated he is the attorney representing Fuse for Astroworld. On January 22, 2022, I
responded to Jeff Bentch and said he could call me any day during the following week. On February 26, 2022, I
followed up to speak with Mr. Bentch. On February 28, 2022, he stated he would give me a call.
We set a time for March 3, 2022 but I told him I would like to speak with him verbally beforehand.
On March 1, 2022, Mr. Bentch gave me a call. I told him what we were investigating. He stated he did not realize
that we wanted to speak with people from Fuse. I asked him if he could speak with the employees of Fuse and
see if there is anyone that was there, able to provide information to our investigation, and if they saw anything
pertaining to the incident. Jeff Bentch stated he would work on that and would get back to me.
On March 4, 2022, M. Barrow was contacted by Cactus Jack Productions (with Travis Scott) who told him the
camera-man we are looking for that was on the platform worked for Fuse. M. Barrow has since then e-mailed the
attorneys. On March 16, 2022, Attorney Zachary Fertitta stated he is now representing Fuse.
On March 21, 2022 Attorney Zachary Fertitta stated he needed to have it in writing that his client is not a target of
the investigation. He also mentioned someone told his client to shut down the show. On March 22, 2022, M.
Barrow reached out to Zachary B. Fertitta with a statement saying Mr. Fertitta's client is not a target of the
investigation. On March 24, 2022, I reached out to Zachary Fertitta requesting a follow up. After not receiving a
response, I sent a follow up e-mail on April 8, 2022 to Mr. Fertitta.
M.) Site Operations Ops 1, 2, 3, 4 ( ), ( ) (Disk 1F)
I reached out to both of the above e-mails on January 06, 2022. I did not receive a response from either. On
March 9, 2022, I sent out a follow up e-mail to multiple accounts I had not heard from.
Domonique Alas
On March 9, 2022 I was contacted by Domonique Alas . Domonique stated he worked on the
fencing behind back stage. He stated he did not see anything. He stated he works for a company that was hired
by Live Nation / Scoremore. I did not record this conversation because I was off duty and did not have my
recorder with me.
Jon Gray
We have used Law Enforcement Databases to help identified the above individuals with no luck.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0054 04/13/2022 12:26
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 04/13/2022
Approval Time
14:11:52
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Michael Barrow
This Supplement Includes:
1. Introduction
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2. Interview with Drake
3. Interview with Michael Brown
4. Interview with David Stromberg
5. Interview with Bilal Joseph
6. Clair Global
- Greg Mackey
- Steve Hupkowizc
- Brent Edgerton
- Justin Hoffman
7. Breakdown of the Message
Introduction
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Detective J. Caten and I have conducted several interviews throughout the course of this investigation. This
supplement focuses on the guest Artist at Astroworld: Drake, members of Travis Scott's team, and members of
the Audio crew with Clair Global. These interviews served in our continued fact-finding efforts in this case. All of
the interviews were recorded and a copy will be kept with the case file.
Aubrey "Drake" Graham
DOB:
Artist
Date of Interview: 11/20/2021
Detective Caten and I coordinated an interview with Drake regarding his participation as a musical guest during
the Travis Scott concert. Drake's lawyer agreed to interview with us over Zoom. Present for the interview were:
Stanton Larry Stein (Lawyer), Jeff Ray (Civil Lawyer in Houston), "Future" (Drake's Manager). The following is a
summary of our interview with Drake:
We prefaced the interview by explaining how we received this case and what our purpose for interviewing was. It
was explained that he was not the target of this investigation but rather a person that we needed to interview in
order to obtain insight and perspective relative to the concert and the incident that occurred. Drake and the others
participants seemed to be understanding of our goals and agreed to continue the interview.
Regarding how he came to be involved with Astroworld, Drake stated that he reached out to Travis Scott
personally and they talked about bringing him on as a guest for this concert. He stated that they each got with
their staff who worked out the details of putting the two of them together for this concert. He stated that Travis has
been a guest performer at some of his concerts, but this would be the first time that he made a guest appearance
at one of Travis's shows.
I asked him about how his and Travis' performances differed. He stated that anytime a special or surprise guest
takes the stage, the crowd is going to go wild. He stated in regards to Travis Scott that he was a high-energy
performer. He said that was Travis' style and his appeal was the energy he brought to his performances.
I asked him if he had ever seen medical emergencies or people being pulled out of the crowd at one of his
performances. He stated that he has been fortunate that nothing like that has happened at any of his
performances. He stated that he has attended festivals before where that have been medical issues, but nothing
like the outcome of this event. I asked him what was the protocol for him and his staff should a medical
emergency occur during one of his performances. He said that he could not really answer that question because it
has never happened before at one of his performances.
I asked him about how communications worked during his shows while he was on stage. He stated that he would
normally be able to communication with his DJ/Manger. He stated that the communication was one-way, his DJ
could communicate to him but he could not communicate back. He stated that the in-ear piece to him, was mostly
there so that he could hear the music.
Activities during the Day
He stated that he checked into his hotel earlier the day of the festival. He sent a member of this staff out to get
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clothing for the concert which in this case was a hunting store for his camouflage. He stated that he arrived at the
festival at 7:30 PM and was dropped off by the trailers. He hung out there for a while, preparing the show, and
meeting with people that he had not seen for a while due to COVID-19.
The Concert
When his time came to perform, he was escorted under the stage and onto the lift which brought him directly on
stage. While on stage, the believed that he performed four songs before he got back on the lift and left the stage.
From there, he was ushered directly to the vehicles and they left the area to avoid any traffic.
It was asked if he noticed any problems going on in the crowd while he was on stage. He stated that it was difficult
to see from his vantage point. He stated there were a lot of lights and this was his first time ever on that stage
because he did not get a chance to do a rehearsal. He stated that he was also focusing on his foot placement
because he was concerned about his knee which he had recently had surgery.
We asked if he ever heard from the crowd to stop the show. He stated that he did not hear that. He explained that
the ear piece drowns out a lot of outside sound by allowing the wearer to listen to the music clearly so that they
can keep track with where they are during the set and avoid errors. I asked him about the message that Travis
Scott told us that he received which in summary asked him to end the show after the guest (Drake). He stated that
he did not receive that message or was unaware of it.
Later that night, after the performance, he stated that he met up with Travis Scott. He stated that they did not
know at that point in time that something had happened at the concert. He stated that he was informed by his
manager, Future. He was unable to say the exact time he was told about it. He later said that at around 2 AM, he
was searching social media and found out more about the extent of what happened.
Drake's lawyer reiterated that while Drake was getting ready for the performance in the trailer area, no security
every came to him to brief him about any situation with the crowd. I asked if that would have been considered
normal for any show for security to that. Drake stated that it would not be normal and it might only happen if there
was a problem or a security concern. We also asked if he could see the ambulance cart in the crowd while he was
on stage. He stated that he did not recall seeing it and that the lighting made it very difficult to see anything.
I asked Future where he was during the show. He stated that he was on stage in the DJ booth with the other DJ,
Chase B. He stated that he never looked out into the crowd. He focused all of his attention on Drake because he
knew that Drake had never been on that stage and he was just off an injury so he was nervous for him. He did not
know any other issues were going on.
End of Interview
Interviews with Michael Brown and David Stromberg
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During the course of the investigation we found that it was necessary to revisit and clarify previous statements
made by members of Travis Scott's team. Michael Brown is the head of Travis's personal security and was
present for both the festival and our interview with Travis. He made a few comments during that interview and at
this time we wanted to give Michael the opportunity to provide his own individual statement. As for David
Stromberg, we felt like some of his previous statements needed clarification. I coordinated with Kent Schaffer, the
attorney representing Travis Scott, who facilitated these interviews.
Michael Brown
Travis Scott Personal Security
Date of Interview: 01/29/2022
The interviews were conducted over zoom and recorded on an audio recording device. A copy will be kept with
the case file. The following is a summary of our interview with Michael Brown:
Michael Brown stated that he was the head of security with his sole duties being the personal protection and
security of Travis Scott. He stated that he would be around Travis at all times and for this festival he was
accompanied by two others. He stated that he was not involved with the planning and venue security coordinating
prior to the event. He was strictly assigned to Travis Scott. At times he would communicate with another person
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named Jim, whose job was to clear a path for them to walk and to notify him if there were any issues.
He stated that his security detail was fluid. There was no set plan during the day were they would go, they would
move when Travis moved. He spent a lot of time in the artist trailer area during the day. He stated that he on
method of communication with the other security entities at the venue.
The Concert
Michael described how he received Travis earlier in the day and during the time leading up to the concert, he
stated that he escorted him from his trailer to the stage. Once there, he positioned himself in the pit directly in front
of the stage, almost standing directly underneath the stage. The other two members of Travis's security were on
either side of the stage.
When the concert started, he stated that he observed it to be like any other show he has been to. He stated that
people were standing around and EMT personnel were on standby, and the crowd was behaving as he was used
to seeing them. Around him were other Officers surrounding the main stage. He could see Security Personnel
who were occasionally pulling people out of the crowd. I asked him if he knew Seyth Boardman and he stated that
he knew who he was could not recall if he saw him in that area.
I asked him who had the ability to speak directly to Travis while he was on stage. He stated that the only person
with that ability was his auto-tune guy who was located backstage. This would be the person who could talk to
Travis through Travis's ear piece. He stated that he knew this person by the name Bilou who also goes by "Bizee".
To his knowledge, no one else had to ability to talk to Travis in that manner.
I asked him about the occasion when a person was having a medical emergency near the stage in one of the VIP
pits. He recalled that moment and he stated that Travis stopped the show while that person was treated. I asked
him about some individuals who came on stage right after that happened. He stated that those were fans and that
part was spontaneous. He stated that was a normal occurrence.
Michael stated that he spend the remainder of the show moving around in the pit. I asked him if and when he was
made aware that the show was going to end early or be stopped. He stated that he was informed by Seyth
Boardman briefly. He believed that Seyth told him, "we may have to stop the show". He was not sure if that was
exactly what he said or if he said anything else before or after that, but that was what he remembered. He could
not recall if Drake was on-stage with Travis at the point.
I asked him about the photos that he took on his phone with a person receiving medical treatment. He stated that
it was a different person than the one that was pulled from the area in front of the stage. He stated that he
encountered this person down in the aisle that separated the pits. He believed the person on the ground was
either Hispanic or Middle Eastern and there were at least two medical personnel attending to him.
Michael stated that he made his way to Front of House and located David Stromberg who was working in a tent.
He stated that could not hear each other very well and they were both wearing headphones. He repeated what
Seyth told him and David directed him by pointing back at the stage. Michael believed that this meant to go back
to the stage to communicate with Travis.
End of Interview
David Stromberg
Travis Scott Manager
Date of Interview: 01/29/2022
David spent the early portion of the interview talking about how Travis and the organization have been doing since
the last time we spoke. He assured us that they were not nervous because they did not do anything wrong and
they were anxious to their musical career back on track. Nevertheless, they continue to be understanding and
patient as the process continues.
The Concert
During the concert, he stated that he was located under a small tented area at the Front of House location. He
stated that one of his roles as manager is to be the creative director as well in charge of the timing of the
pyrotechnics and other sounds. He stated that this duty is unique and normally someone else does it. He stated
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that Travis trusts him to do that job because he is very particular about the way things look and sound.
He stated that he was equipped with a headset that was primarily for communications with the other people that
were with him in the booth. He stated that his tent was on a three foot riser or platform. His field of view was the
stage, the back of the barricade directly in front of him, and only a portion of the crowd. He stated that he would
lose sight of Travis if he went too far left or right on the stage, but generally he could see him most of the time. For
further reference, he stated that he could not see the camera crane or any of the camera platforms which he
stated were located towards the center of the media area.
I asked him who would have the capability to speak to Travis directly while he was on stage. He stated that there
was only one person that could do that and in this case it was "Bizzy". He stated that Bizzy operated backstage
and would be in charge of the auto tune portion of the performance. The most common issue that would arise
would be with sound and Bizzy's job was to correct the sound in real-time and communicate with Travis regarding
any adjustments. He stated that if someone wanted to convey a message to Travis they would have to use the
microphone at Bizzy's location or Bizzy would have to communicate it himself. Bizzy's real name is Bilal Joseph.
His overall impression of the show/concert was that it went very well. He felt like everything was executed properly
and afterword's there was a lot of congratulating amongst them, the creative team, and all of the members of the
organization. To him, it was a regular show. As far as people being pulled out during any festival, not just this one,
he stated that it was a common occurrence and it was not alarming if and when it did occur.
I asked him if he interacted with Michael Brown during the show. He stated that he recalled a moment just before
Drake was about to come on stage with Travis, when Michael entered his tent and was asking him if he had a
microphone or way to speak to Travis. He stated that he directed Michael to go back to the stage to find the
correct microphone (Bilel). He stated that he could not recall the exact wording or any other parts of the
conversation he had with Michael Brown. At that point, he stated that it did not register to him that anything
serious was happening and that he was still focused on his creative duties for the show.
He stated that police never came to his area during the show to notify him of anything and he did not see Michael
Brown again until after the show when he then learned that something had happened. He stated that he never
had any communications with Seyth Boardman.
After the show, he went with Michael Brown and Brad Wavra to the medical tent. He stated that he saw people
getting treated and some being loaded into ambulances. While there, he saw the lawyer for Scoremore (Joseph
Stallone) and another person from Live Nation that he did not know. He stated they were talking to Brad Wavra
about sending out a companywide memo regarding the incident. During that same conversation, the lawyers were
talking about the rumor that was going around regarding someone poking people with needles during the concert.
We asked him about Brad Wavra. He stated that he was the promoter from Live Nation. He explained his role in
conjunction with theirs. We asked him about Emily Ockenden and Brent Silberstein. He stated that he interacted
with her around the time the situation arose at the merchandise tent earlier in the day. He stated that he may have
seen Brent in the morning that day but he did not interact with him or Emily during the concert.
After visiting the medical tent, Wavra, Stallone, Brown, and Trey Hicks (a Public Relations person with
Scoremore) got into a car with him and they drove over to the command trailer area. He stated that Silberstein
and another Live Nation employee were there as well.
During the show, he stated that he was never notified that the show was going to be stopped short and for
clarification, other than Michael Brown entering his area, he was never made aware from anyone else that
something was wrong.
Also to clarify his previous statement, he stated that he could see people in front of him coming over the
barricades, but to his estimation, none of them were the people that were later victims (he referenced the
Washington Post article).
I asked him about the people that went on stage during the show. He stated that he went back and watched the
show and learned that those were two fans who were allowed up there so that they could crowd surf. He stated
that in total, the show was stopped/paused three times.
Kent Schaffer called me after the interview concluded to clarify some of Bilal's statement.
He told me that Bilal was confused with my question asking if anyone was working around him and clarified that
there were other, but they were not with the Travis Scott organization. Also, sent him a diagram to clarify which
audio tent he was at and he indicated which one it was for us.
End of Interview
Clair Global
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Clair Global is an audio company that provides personnel, technicians, and sound equipment for concerts, tours,
and other entertainment venues. For Astroworld, Clair Global was hired by Scoremore to staff the event with
technicians and equipment. I had previously subpoenaed Clair Global and it's CEO Todd Johnson for records
pertaining to Astroworld. We received a USB drive which included among other things, staffing, equipment,
correspondence, and blueprints. Our interest in speaking to members of Clair Global who staffed the event
stemmed from the possibility that some of them may have been monitoring the audio/radio communications during
the event. It is important to us that we either confirm or clarify some of the concert related communications that
were made during the show.
Joe Bailey with Hinton Baily PC Law Firm represented Clair Global. We discussed the case with him and he in
turn communicated with Clair Global regarding those who staffed the Astroworld Festival. During this process, the
following employees were provided as persons who may have information pertaining to the audio and
communications that occurred during the concert: Greg Mackey, Steve Hupkowicz, Brent Edgerton, and Justin
Hoffman. During the course of this investigation, we were able to interview each of them. The following are
summaries of our interviews with Clair Global employees:
Greg Mackey
DOB:
Project Manager
Date of Interview: 02/25/2022
Greg stated that he has been with Clair Global for thirteen years. He stated that he has worked with a lot of
concert events. He stated that Clair Global will staff these type of events and assist with set up and operations
while another company or vendor may provide some of the equipment. He stated that this was his first time
working a Travis Scott / Astroworld event, but he believed that the company had worked some of them in the past.
For Astroworld 2021, he stated that Clair Global provided audio / communications (Comms) for the
production/entertainment side of the event. I asked him to describe what audio and comms entailed for this event.
He stated that his responsibility was the sound matrix that enabled him to patch certain communications through
to other departments and channels working the event. He stated that each department had their own audio
channel so that all of the employees and management of that department could speak to each other during the
event. He described further saying that at his station he had about eighteen buttons on it that enabled him to
communicate to whatever department he wanted or someone could reach out to him asking him to patch them
through to another department. He could also isolate and speak to a single person within a department. Another
way of describing his station was as a switch board. He stated there were three total audio consoles like his at the
venue.
He stated that some departments brought their own sound console equipment, but he interfaced their equipment
to his which allowed his console to act as a "master" console where all of the radio traffic could filter through. He
stated that this enabled him to hear all of the radio traffic occurring at the venue simultaneously.
I asked him where his station was located during the concert. He stated that he was backstage, stage left,
positioned behind the DJ. He stated that was on a one-foot tall riser. Near to him was a station consisting of a
monitor mixer, monitor tech, a couple of Clair Global technicians, and some video people from the T.V. truck just
to the right of him.
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Regarding how communications worked between the artist and the DJs. He stated that would not come through
his sound board but instead would be operated through the monitor mixer, which he stated was directly in front of
him.
Before asking him about the concert and the communications he heard, I asked him about the overall set up and
his experiences pre-concert. He stated that the set up process was wet and slow. It had just rained and they had
to work with a grassy area, so it made things difficult. He stated that before the show, he checked the sound board
located at the front of house to make sure it was operating correctly. Then, he returned to his station about twenty
minutes before the show was to start.
The Concert and Communications
I asked him about the concert and any notable communications that he could recall hearing. He stated that the
beginning of the show he overheard talks about Travis coming up through the lift, and the first few songs
consisted of lighting making adjustments.
As the show progressed, he stated that heard a communication from the LED department channel talking about
concert-goers climbing on a camera platform. He later heard a communication that potentially one person had
passed away. He believed that communication was made by either the LED or Screens department. He stated
that he did not know when those communications were made. He provided the estimate of 20-45 minutes into the
show.
I asked him if he overheard or intercepted any communications regarding the show needing to be stopped. He
stated that he did not. I asked him if he ever saw police or security personnel arrive in the area around him. He
stated that he saw Police arrive in his area multiple times and on another occasion he saw what he believed to be
a large group of security personnel. After seeing all of these people coming to the area, he figured that something
bad had happened.
I asked him how many people were stationed at the monitor console in front of him. He stated there was one
person assigned there and it was the Monitor Mixer. He stated there were also other techs who were assigned
around the monitor console. As a clarification, the monitor console had the capability to communicate with the
talk-back microphone used by the artist. He stated that although he was not monitoring the communications with
the artist, he stated that it was possible that some of his co-workers may have listened to it. He provided the
names Brent Edgerton and Steve Hupkowicz as persons that were in that area.
The Aftermath
Once he found out that something was wrong in the concert, he communicated to his fellow technicians who were
located at stage right to be ready in case the show was stopped abruptly.
We mentioned the name Bilal or Bizzy. He stated that he did not recognize that name. He said that the sound
mixer was someone else but he could not remember his name, only that he believed that he was with Travis
Scott's team.
He told us that during the set up phase, he recalled hearing talks about placing access to the artist talk-back
microphone in one of the T.V. trucks. He stated that if they did end up doing that, it would only mean that they
would be able to hear the talk-back microphone communications but they themselves would not have been able to
communicate with the artist.
End of Interview.
Steve Hupkowizc
DOB:
Monitor System Engineer
Date of Interview: 03/25/2022
Steve stated that he has worked with Clair Global for ten years. For the Astroworld Festival, he worked as a
monitor systems engineer which enabled the band to communicate with each other on stage. He is located next to
the main monitor engineer backstage. He stated they were back stage left, behind all of the screens and stage
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apparatus. I showed him a diagram that I had printed out and he indicated where he was located which was the
audio tent outlined in the diagram back stage left.
He stated that the Monitor Engineer was Justin Hoffman, and he said he was Travis Scott's engineer. He talked
about other people that were around him which he estimated was about seven other technicians. He mentioned
Greg (Mackey) as a person he recalled seeing in the area (closest to Justin Hoffman). He stated that from his
viewpoint, he could not see the stage or the performance. He had to view the performance from a small screen at
his station. He stated that he did not know Bilal Joseph or Bizzy.
I asked him if from his position he could hear communications sent to the artists on-stage. He stated that any
communications made to on-stage personnel could be heard through his station. He explained that the purpose of
his position was to ensure that the artist could hear his own voice during the concert with the music acting as
background. He also had to ensure that communications could be made between the band members without the
audience hearing it. It was confirmed that Travis Scott had an earpiece that was the talk-back microphone by
which others could communicate to him.
The Concert
Steve explained again how he really could not see anything in terms of the crowd or what was going on along the
stage area. He stated that the stage set up was big and it blocked his view. He had to rely on his screen to watch
the show live. The feed he was watching focused more on Travis specifically while occasionally showing wide
shots that showed portions of the crowd. He stated that he could tell that the crowd was crazy but not to the level
of him knowing that anything bad was happening.
I asked him if he overheard any communications during the concert. He stated that the communications with
Travis were few early on during the show and those that he could remember where just Travis communicating
with his DJs making simple audio requests. It was not until later in the show when he overheard discussions about
the show being pulled.
He stated that there was point during the concert when a couple of people who he believed were a part of the
production staff arrived in their area and were having discussions amongst themselves which he could not hear.
He saw one of them talk to the Autotune operator who was standing next to Justin Hoffman. He stated that in
terms of positioning, he stated it was him to the left of Justin followed by the Autotune person, he believed that he
was about four feet from the terminal where the microphone connected to Travis was located. He said that the
person grabbed the microphone and said, "we have to hurry this thing up and that we have to get to the part with
Drake, and there are three people that had died". He stated that this was communicated into the microphone that
went directly into Travis's ear.
I had Steve repeat again what he believed the message to Travis was. He stated that the message that was
voiced by Travis's Autotune person was, "we need to hurry up and get to the Drake part of the show, and three
people have died." We asked him who else could hear this communication. He stated that everyone on stage
should have heard it and anyone else with an ear piece in could hear it, but he was not sure who else that could
have been. He mentioned Jesse Cole as someone who was there but was working in a different capacity than
him. He stated that Justin Hoffman would have heard it as well.
We asked him if he knew what time this message was sent. He stated that it was well before Drake took the stage
but he could not say the exact time. He stated that he believed the communication was sent sometime between
when the ambulance cart gets stuck in the crowd and just before Travis goes up on the lift.
Regarding the content of the message and the mentioning of three people had died, we asked him what he
thought about that. Steve stated that he has worked hundreds of shows and he has never experienced anything
like this situation. He stated that he has worked many performances that had larger crowds than this one and he
mentioned how the artist has the crowd in the palm of their hand. He stated that this whole situation was shocking
to him.
Steve described watching the video feed at the time that Travis was receiving the message. He stated that he had
a look on his face like a "wake up" point. He stated that there was a part later on during the show while Travis
was still on the lift and he stated that it appeared Travis was starting to notice people in the crowd. He stated that
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they (talking about those who were working back stage) were awoken to the situation to a degree, but they still did
not comprehend the severity of it all.
We asked Steve his personal opinion regarding his thoughts about the show continuing after the message was
delivered to Travis. He stated that if they had done a "hard" cut off at that moment that it probably would have
been the wrong move given the way the crowd might have reacted. He believed that it was not a good idea to
send Drake onto the stage. He stated that furthered the rise in the crowd energy level and had Drake not made an
appearance it really would not have been a big deal because he was a surprise guest and the crowd would not
have even noticed. He stated that if the scenario had been that if the Travis Scott production had agreed just to do
five more songs and then end it, which would have been better. However, he noted that there did not appear to a
lot of pressure from production to end the show and to his knowledge Travis completed all of the songs for his set.
We asked if he could confirm or distinguish any Police Officers that came to the area. He stated that he was not
sure if those that came to their area were Police Officers or not. He repeated that he believed that those who
came to were members of Production who may have been accompanied by Officer, but again he was not sure. To
his recollection, he only remembered the single occurrence where people came to talk about stopping the show,
unlike what we have heard were there were two instances.
He stated that after the message to Travis was sent, he and the other audio people around him briefly discussed
what they had heard. He stated they were all wondering when the concert was actually going to end. He stated
that they did not know for sure how long each song was supposed to go and if the show was going to be stopped
short.
We mentioned to him that we had interview Greg Mackey. He stated that he Greg was positioned at the
communications panel upstage by near to their position. He stated that he would not have been able to hear the
message to Travis. He was not sure if the audio of the talk-back microphone passed through Greg's sound board
or if there were other communications routed through there referencing the situation.
The Aftermath
He stated that when the show ended, nothing more was really discussed about the situation immediately
afterwards. He stated that Production had a cookout ready for them and some of them gathered together to eat.
He stated the topic of the deaths were not really discussed anymore with the group of people who were
backstage. He stated when he was leaving the show, he talked about what happened with a friend.
He did not find out about the show being cancelled or how bad it really was until the next morning when he got a
call from his mother who was worried about him after hearing about the show.
End of Interview.
Brent Edgerton
DOB:
Radio Frequency Coordinator
Date of Interview: 03/25/2022
He stated that he has been with Clair Global for eight years. His job position entails ensuring that all of those who
are using wireless headsets or radio networks have the ability to hear themselves and others. His given title was
that of Radio Frequency Coordinator for this show and other shows he has participated in. He stated that this was
his first time working a Travis Scott event.
He stated that he spent most of the day prior to the Travis Scott concert coordinating with all of the bands that
were playing that day to ensure they were on the correct radio frequencies for each of their shows. He would also
spend time imputing information into a computer located in a storage container located backstage to the main
stage.
The Concert
He stated that the first twenty or thirty minutes of the show, he was backstage where all of the monitors were
located along with the sound mixer and autotune station. I had him point on the diagram which location he was
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referring to, and it was the same location that has been referenced by others who have been interviewed. While
there, he was ensuring that Travis' earpiece and the sound levels were appropriate. Once he felt that everything
was functioning smoothly, he went to his office.
He stated that he exited his office about the time that Drake was getting on stage. While he was walking around
he noticed that things were unfolding into what he believed may have been a crisis. He described the autotune
person and the monitor mixer as standing right next to each other. I showed him a photo of Bilal Joseph and he
stated that he was the autotune person. He stated that he did not know the name of the monitor mixer but he
remembered that he was a white. In terms of other people that were out there, he stated there were seven or eight
Clair Global people were out there. He remembered specifically Greg Mackey among others.
He stated that during the show, he had one earpiece in so that he could listen for any problems with the audio. He
stated that when he went inside his office, his earpiece would fail at times because of the metal walls, so he had
to take it out during that time. When he stepped back out, he replaced his earpiece and started to gather what was
going on.
He stated that he passed Greg Mackey who asked him if he heard the news about the rumor going around that
people are dying in the crowd. At about that time, Brent stated that he tuned into his earpiece and heard the
autotune person speak to Travis saying, "Hey we need to wrap this up, we got like two bodies in the ground". He
stated that he turned and looked at one of the monitors to see how Travis reacted to the message and then
noticed how the show continued on. He stated there were maybe ten Police Officers in the area by then and some
of them were going back and forth talking to the autotune guy telling them that they needed to end the show or
that they only had a few minutes before they needed to stop the show. He stated the autotune guy acted as the
intermediary for Travis. Meanwhile he stated the show continued on for what seemed like an "eternity".
He stated that he did not know what to do at that point and he really did not know if it was true that people were
dying out there because from his vantage point he could not see. I asked him if he saw anyone else talking to or
trying to interact with the autotune person. He stated the only ones that he noticed in that area where the Police
Officers. He stated that most of the Police Officers were standing off to the side but there were at least two of
them that were close to the audio area trying to communicate with the autotune person to have the show shut
down.
I asked him if he overhead any additional communications between the autotune person and Travis. He stated
that he could not remember if the person repeated the previous message or not. He also could not remember if he
sent the message when Drake was taking the stage or if he it was as he was leaving. He stated that from what he
heard, when Drake took the stage, the crowd went crazy and made another push towards the stage.
I asked him about what thoughts were going through his mind at the time. He recalled earlier in the show when
Travis stopped the show to point out the fan that was climbing a tree. He stated that to him Travis was
encouraging that fan and thus encouraging behavior akin to what he was doing. He felt that this was crazy and
that people should not have been acting the way that they were. He spoke with some of his coworkers and they
agreed that "this is what happens when you encourage that type of behavior".
The Aftermath
He stated that once the show was concluded, he walked out towards the front of house area. He stated that there
were a lot of clothes and shoes all over the ground and he thought that was unusual and this indicated to him that
something had happened out there. It was not until the next day when he came to realize the full extent of the
damage done at the concert.
End of Interview.
Justin Hoffman
DOB:
Monitor Engineer
Date of Interview: 04/06/2022
Justin stated that he has worked for Clair Global for twenty years. He stated that his responsibilities for this show
and other shows have been to control the sound coming in and going out. He stated they have access to vocals,
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drums, and other auxiliary sounds which he filters and toggles with to get the correct sound that the artists prefers
to hear during the performance. He stated that his entire career has been spent doing concerts and tours and he
has been working for Travis Scott shows for the last six years.
I asked him what where Travis' preferences regarding what he wanted to hear in his ears. He stated that Travis
does not differ from other artists in that he wants to be able to hear his own voice with the music still being loud
and also a little of the audience. I asked him the stage for AstroWorld was different the previous stages and he
stated that they have used that design and various other performances but it had a few differences.
He stated that his station was back stage left, and this was typical for previous performances as well. As far as his
perspective of the stage, he normally cannot see the artist but instead has to rely on a monitor set up at his
station that depicts only a close-up view of the artist.
I asked him who else was around him during the show. He stated that Bizzy or Bilal, who is the autotune guy was
standing right next to him as he typically would in other shows. Regarding the planning for the show, he stated
that there was nothing out of the ordinary. During the day of the show, he stated he spent the day with others
working on getting everything operational. He stated that process lasted until about noon. After that, he stated that
he mostly just stayed near the main stage until show time. He did not have any contact with Travis to go over the
show or anything since they were already used to each other.
I asked him to again to describe the area where he was stationed. He described it as a tent covering a riser that
they were standing on with all of their equipment. He stated that they were back stage, near the tunnel that goes
straight back and onto the stage. He stated that Bizzy was standing about two or three feet to the right of him. He
stated there may have been a bunch of Clair Global technicians all around them in that area but he stated he was
not paying attention to that or who was coming or going.
The Concert
As the concert started, he stated that everything was normal and he felt that as it progressed, he and the people
around him did not think anything was wrong and everything was going as it normally would. He recalled at times
that Travis would pause the show for one thing or another but other than that, it continued. He stated that Travis
did not say anything during the show that would have riled the fans up in a way that he has seen Travis do in past
shows. He added that Travis even slowed the show down at times in order to calm the crowd at times.
I asked him what kind of communication capabilities he had. He stated that he did not have a radio or a means to
listen to anything else that was going on. He stated that from his station he was able to communicate with anyone
on stage.
Justin maintained that the show proceeded as normal and nothing out of the ordinary was going on in the show or
in his area that would have led him to believe that something was wrong. I asked him if he overheard anything
about stopping the show. He stated that he was not sure at what point during the concert it was, but he recalled
seeing what looked like to him as a group of Police Officers conversing with a person he believed was Brad
Wavra, the promotor from Live Nation.
He stated that he saw Bizzy go and talk to Brad. When Bizzy returned, he used the microphone to relay a
message to Travis. He stated that he could not understand what was being said over the microphone. Once Bizzy
was done talking he stated that he pulled down his headphones and asked Bizzy what he told him. Bizzy stated
to him that he told Travis that people were hurt and after Drake was done to stop the show. As a reference point, I
asked him if Drake was on stage yet when this message was relayed. He stated that Drake was just about to go
on.
I asked him to clarify if Bizzy had to get off of their riser to talk to Brad or not. He stated that he maybe had to walk
five steps to talk to him which may have just been to the edge of their riser. I asked him how familiar he was with
Brad Wavra and he stated that he did not know him well but he has seen him at shows over the years as he has
worked with Travis.
He stated that this was the only instance that he could recall a message about stopping the show was made. I
clarified with him that there were not repeats of the message or updates to the message. He stated that when the
message was going out over the microphone, he could not understand what was being said. He said that it
sounded all muffled which was why he had to ask Bizzy afterwards.
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We asked about the Police Officers that were in the area at that time. He stated he when that was going on the
Police Officers never left the area. We asked if he had heard about anyone dying in the crowd at that point and he
stated that he did not hear anything like that. Finally, we asked if anyone told him to shut down the show and he
stated that no one told him that. We asked if he knew Seth Boardman and Michael Brown. He stated that he did
not know who Seyth was but he knew Michael Brown as Travis' security. He did not acknowledge seeing him
backstage around the times that all of this was happening.
The Aftermath
He stated that he did not learn about what happened at the show until the next morning through phone calls and
turning on the news.
End of Interview.
Breakdown of the Message
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During the course of this investigation we have been making efforts to acertain what Travis Scott was told while
on stage relative to stopping the show. We have collected statements from various individuals who each have
their own rendention of what they believe was the message that was conveyed to Travis Scott. The following are
the varying versions of the message:
Travis Scott (3 variations)
- "yo, this is gonna to have to be like the last song".
- "yo Trav, you got to wrap it up, its getting kinda hectic out there".
- Travis stated that he was told in his earpiece to end the show after Drake. No other circumstances,
explainantions, or detials were provided.
Bilal Joseph
- Bilal stated that he told Travis to end the show after Drake. There was no secondary or follow up message to
that one, nor any mention of the circumstances or details.
Steve Hupkowizc
- Steve stated that he heard the message from Bizzy to Travis as, "we need to hurry up and get to the Drake part
of the show, and three people have died."
Brent Edgerton (Did not hear the original message, but heard the possible second message via headphones)
- Brent stated that he heard the message from Bizzy to Travis as, "Hey we need to wrap this up, we got like two
bodies in the ground".
Conclusion
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On March 31st, Robert King with the FBI MXU Division notified us that on one of the Apple Music Audio Files, one
of their analysts captured communications in the background of the music performance. For context, this audio
appeared to have originated from a microphone or series of microphones that were in range of the backstage
area. We believe the communications overheard on this audio file may be the interactions going on backstage
pertaining to the requests for the show to be stopped. However, the audio file contains a lot of interference due to
the load music and ourselves and the FBI are working to edit and clarify the background noise on the file in an
effort to accurately interpret what is being said. A breakdown of this audio file will be included in a later
supplement.
The Investigation continues...
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0055 05/12/2022 08:46
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 05/12/2022
Approval Time
14:58:47
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
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HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) Introduction
2.) Apple Audio Recording
3.) Investigative Interactions with Entities Involved
A.) Interactions with Seyth Boardman
B.) Interactions with Emily Ockenden
C.) Interactions with Brent Silberstein
D.) Interactions with Brad Wavra
E.) Interactions with Matt Eyer
F.) Interactions with ASM Global
G.) Interactions with David Gerdy (Disk 1G)
H.) Interactions with Leah Mastaglio (Disk 1G)
I.) Interactions with Angela Gutierrez (Disk 1G)
J.) Interactions with the FBI
K.) Interactions with the Department of Public Safety (D.P.S.)
L.) Interactions with Unified Command
M.) Interactions with Paradocs
N.) Interactions with Brianna Rodriguez's Attorney
O.) Interactions with Ambulnz
P.) Interactions with Pyrotechnico
Q.) Interactions with 1826 (Disk 1G)
R.) Interactions with the Harris County District Attorney's Office
S.) Interactions with Danny Vargas Continued...
T.) Interactions with SETRAC
U.) Interactions with HFD
1.) Introduction:
This Supplement is to add information about the continuation of the Astroworld Investigation. I have submitted
Supplements #32, #42, #45, #49, and #53 so far. The investigation has a constant flow of information. It is
important to know that M. Barrow and I shared the role of documenting as we have gone through the
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investigation. We've attempted to keep the documentation progression of the investigation in order much as
possible to promote ease of understanding.
2.) Apple Audio Recording:
On March 31, 2022, I was contacted by F.B.I. MXU R. King. He stated there is a recording that I urgently need to
listen to. M. Barrow and I returned to the office and listened to the recording. The recording is an audio file that
was provided by Apple. In the file were a mixture of files. Some files would not play. Some files were recordings of
the concert. There were files that recording Bilal Joseph's voice or Travis Scott's voice. This particular file
mentioned was a recording from beginning to the end of the concert. We believe the recording was near the
tented platform where Auto-Tune Mixer Bilal Joseph was. M. Barrow, HPD Homicide Lt. S. Hope, and I listened to
the recording multiple times. Lt. S. Hope attempted to clean up a copied version (not altering the original) to make
the sound appear more clear. I requested the original copy to be copied and sent to the F.B.I. for their audio
specialists to clean it up as best as possible. On May 3rd, Video Communications Specialist J. Walker of the F.B.I.
Provided me with two copies of the cleaned up audio version. One is strictly the time when we believe Seyth
Boardman to be communicating with Bilal Joseph. The other recording is the recording in its entirety.
Detective M. Barrow transcribed the recording to the best of his ability. The recording is still distorted with breaks
and sound pollution. Below is what his perception as to what was said:
Seyth Boardman's Recording
Approximately 2151 hours (Based on Seyth Boardman's interview and Audio Recording)
***********************************************************************************************************
Unknown Male: "We've gotta have a discussion... we've got three people killed out there...yes..."
Seyth: We have four active CPRs going on, two are most likely dead, we don't know, all active CPRs...it is very
very bad. There are more crush victims than I have every seen in my 25 year career. We have to have a
discussion in his (Travis) ears, letting him know what is going on. We need to shut this thing down in 8 minutes at
10 O'clock.
Response: indiscernible
Seyth: (yelling) "I don't... I want him to end the show, I want him to end the show...Hey guy...he has got to end this
show."
Response: "He's got it guys, we got it."
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There is a second recording that we found to be important. There is a male with a possible raspy voice that we are
attempting to still identify. He says the show needs to stop "right here". Then another male comes into the
recording. According to Seyth Boardman, the voice belongs to Marty Wallgren
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Marty Wallgren: Chief's not playing...10:10 Chief's not playing
Male 2: He gotta wrap it up, they not playing...we've gotta wrap it up right here.
Bizzy (Bilal Joseph): It's the last song...Last song last song, it's the last song
Marty Wallgren: Chief said 10:10 man, he's not playing
Bizzy (Bilal Joseph): Last song, last song
Marty Wallgren: He's not playing
Bizzy (Bilal Joseph): It's the last song, only 2 minutes long
Marty Wallgren: Chief's not fucking playing you have one minute
(This statement was audio recorded and not verbatim. Refer to case file for recorded statement.)
I.) Interactions with Angela Gutierrez (Disk 1A)
ASM Command Post Operator - Angela Gutierrez
March 31, 2022
Angela Gutierrez
W/F DoB:
The interview began by the people in the room identifying themselves for the recording. We were accompanied by
Angela Gutierrez and his attorneys (Brett Young, Peter Tipps, and Shelly Eversole). Angela Gutierrez stated she
is the ASM Command Post Operator. She stated she is the Manager for Attractions and Competitions for Houston
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Livestock Show and Rodeo. M. Barrow asked how long has she been with ASM. She stated she was with them
for approximately five years. She stated she works part-time for them working Command Post. She stated she
has done that for the past ten years. She stated she worked the 2018 Astroworld. She stated she was the
dispatcher back then. Ms. Gutierrez stated she worked in a trailer in the Purple Lot. She stated she referred to the
trailer as the Command Post. She stated ASM Parking was in there. She stated Paradocs was in there. She
stated CSC was in there. She stated HPD was in there. She stated two to four of HPD were in there. She stated
they were coming in and out. I asked how many Paradocs personnel were in there. She stated three to five.
Ms. Gutierrez stated Unified Command was running cameras. She stated they were separate from security. She
CSC and Apex was working perimeter security. She stated she does not know who Live Nation hired for security
of the event. M. Barrow asked where was she sitting inside of the command post. Attorney Peter Tipps provided a
picture of the Command Post (they allowed us to take the picture copy and attached it in the case file). Ms.
Gutierrez described the layout of the room. M. Barrow asked if she could go through her experience for
Astroworld. Angela Gutierrez stated she had a radio in her ear the entire time. She stated everything was pretty
standard. She stated she had people sneaking in. She stated she could not understand all of the conversations
going on in the room. She stated it started getting crazy around 09:15 PM. She stated everyone was talking in the
Command Post and doing their own jobs.
M. Barrow asked if she knew what was going on at approximately 09:15 PM. She stated she knew the number of
calls was increasing. She stated she does not know what the content was per each call. She stated she tried to
stay out of their way. She stated everyone was looking at the cameras that Unified Command was operating. She
stated Unified Command is there to look at the crowds. He stated phone calls were coming in and people were
listening to radios. M. Barrow asked if there was a certain time when things escalated. She stated she believes
the escalation high point was at approximately 09:45 PM "when the girl fell off the thing" (referencing Shahani
falling off of the backboard). M. Barrow stated he remembered when Unified Command had focused on that part.
M. Barrow asked what Paradocs Dispatcher was doing. She stated everyone was working. She stated they were
utilizing the white board a lot. She stated they were trying to figure out duplicate calls. M. Barrow asked if she ever
heard someone talk about stopping the show inside the Command Post. She stated she believes when the
female fell off. She stated there were conversations about stopping the show.
M. Barrow asked if anyone made a radio communication that she heard to say to stop the show. She stated not in
front of her. She stated she did not hear that. I asked if anyone told her directly to stop the show. She stated no.
She stated she couldn't. She stated it was the concert promoter that would be in charge of that. She stated the
majority of her calls were people sneaking in. I asked if she remembers someone getting on top of the ambulance
cart. Shes stated she does remember that and saw that on camera. She stated people's reactions in the
Command Post was "holy shit" when they saw that.
Ms. Gutierrez stated she did not learn how bad everything was until later. She stated when she saw the female
fall, she contacted Leah and Gerdy about what she had seen. She stated it was not until after the show that she
learned how many people had passed. I asked after the show was over, where did she go. She stated she stayed
in the trailer and communicated with ASM personnel. She stated she was there until about 01:30 AM and was told
she could leave. She stated she made sure egress went as smoothly as possible.
(This statement was audio recorded and not verbatim. Refer to case file for recorded statement.)
J.) Interactions with the FBI
Some of the interactions with the FBI is listed under the 2.) Apple Recording in this supplement. Refer to that
section for the FBI's assistance with the recording.
On May 3, 2022, M. Barrow and I decided to allow Attorney Andrew Lourie representing Seyth Boardman to listen
to the audio recording. We knew should any charges be filed for Bilal Joseph, then Mr. Boardman would have to
identify himself in the recording we have (Refer above for Apple Audio Recording). I reached out to F.B.I. T.
Seftick. I asked if he could get this set up. He stated he would reach out to the F.B.I. Field Offices in Orlando
and/or in Washington D.C. It was later requested to utilize the F.B.I. Field Office in West Palm Beach, Florida.
On May 6, 2022, after not hearing anything concrete about setting up a meeting, I contacted the Field Office in
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West Palm Beach. My information was taken and I was told the agent assigned to the case would reach out. I was
later contacted by Agent D. Healey of the F.B.I. and I told him why I was reaching out. He stated it would not be a
problem and would reach out to the attorneys. A meeting was set up for May 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM in Florida for
Attorney A. Lourie to use their facility. Agent D. Healey advised me Attorney A. Lourie would be unable to make a
copy of the recording. He called me later in the day to say Mr. Lourie had left the office and he would document
his assistance. I thanked Agent. D. Healey for his help.
(I decided to go this route because I believed it would be the most secure way to provide the recording for
Attorney Andrew Lourie but not allow the evidence to be floating around.)
On May 5, 2022, R. Ault of the F.B.I. stated the final product should be completed by May 16, 2022.
K.) Interactions with the Department of Public Safety (D.P.S.)
On May 4, 2022, I spoke with DPS Agent K. Crain. I let him know that we are getting closer to closing out the case
and preparing for a Grand Jury Presentation. Agent. K. Crain stated he believes one of his co-workers is close to
a charge against one of the security companies. He stated he is still working on his side. I asked if it was possible
to get everything wrapped up in two to three weeks and he stated he believes that is doable.
L.) Interactions with Unified Command
On May 11, 2022, I asked Attorney Joe Bailey representing Unified Command if he would be able to provide an
explanation as to why Unified Command did not document any communications during the Travis Scott concert.
Attorney Joe Bailey state he believes his client stated they were too busy at the time but would follow up and
check.
M.) Interactions with Paradocs
On May 4, 2022, I asked Attorney Joe Bailey if he would be able to get the Paradocs questionnaires to us within
the next two weeks. Mr. Bailey stated that should not be a problem. On May 11, 2022, M. Barrow and I met with
Joe Bailey who provided us with the Paradocs triage log. It will be attached to the case file.
N.) Interactions with Brianna Rodriguez's Attorney
On May 4, 2022, I followed up with Attorney T. Williams for Brianna Rodriguez's phone. He did not respond as of
May 11, 2022.
Interactions with Ambulnz
O.) Interactions with Ambulnz
On March 12, 2022, I Googled "Ambulnz" after learning the name of their company from Attorney Joe Bailey. I
learned "Ambulnz" might have changed their name. I sent a request for them to reach out to me. On or about May
14, 2022, I was contacted by Attorney Jill Bindler representing Ambulnz while I was working a second job. She
stated she would be in touch after I explained what we were looking for. I never received an e-mail from her and
the phone number I had was for the firm, not a direct line.
After forgetting her name and contacting the firm a few times, I was eventually contacted back by Attorney Jill
Bindler on March 23, 2022. She apologized for not providing me with her direct contact information earlier. I
e-mailed a subpoena to her drafted by A.D.A. M. Levine. She stated she is working on getting an interview with
the client.
On March 29, 2022, Attorney Chris Davis reached out and stated he would be partnering with Attorney Jill Bindler
for this case. He asked for an in person meeting on March 31, 2022 at 1200 Travis as he would be making his
way though Houston. I agreed and met with Attorney Chris Davis at 1200 Travis in the HPD Homicide Division on
March 31, 2022. I explained to Mr. Davis why we would like to speak with Ambulnz employees and their role in the
investigation. I assured him that the employees on the ambulance cart were not a target for this investigation.
On April 5, 2022, Attorney Chris Davis stated he is still trying to identify the employees on the medical cart that got
stuck in the crowd at Stage 1.
&
He stated he spoke with an individual at the first address who stated they did not know Danny Vargas but has
heard of the name before. He stated he did not get an answer at address.
On May 11, 2022, I left a voicemail for R. Wiltshire to call me back. He later contacted me to say that he has a
voluntary interview set up with Mr. Vargas at 1300 hours in NYC. He stated he would contact me back after the
interview. I told him that he could provide Mr. Vargas with my contact information. On May 12, 2022, Detective R.
Wiltshire stated Danny Vargas did not show up for his interview. He stated he would attempt to go to his house to
make contact with him today. He stated he will let me know what happens.
T.) Interactions with SETRAC:
On or about May 4, 2022, I contacted the SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC). I asked if I
could speak to someone in the legal department. The secretary told me that I could speak with Lori Upton. I left a
message for Lori Upton and left my contact information. I was later contacted by Lori Upton. She stated SETRAC
provided the RCVQ to HCEC at Astroworld. She stated their truck is there as a precaution should HCEC need to
declare an MCI. She stated they are a private organization. She stated HFD would have their own way of
declaring an MCI. She stated I could send a subpoena her way and she would be able to provide me when the
MCI was declared by HCEC.
On May 6, 2022, I submitted the GJS to Lori Upton. On May 12, 2022, she told me she would get the information
back to me shortly.
U.) Interactions with HFD:
On May 6, 2022, I reached out to Lt. S. Menendez (was of SIU and is now Auto-Theft) about speaking with
someone at HFD about how they declare an MCI. He suggested I get with Mathew Lloyd. I contacted Mr. Lloyd
and left my contact information. He responded and told me to call anytime. I contacted Mr. Lloyd on May 9, 2022.
Mathew Lloyd stated he is the Senior Communications Captain for the Houston Fire Department. He stated he
was told by HFD Chief Koochak to declare an MCI. He stated he then puts in an MCI into the CAD system. He
stated HFD resources will automatically be dispatched based on the request. He stated a supervisor reviewing the
CAD would have to do an additional step by contact nearby hospitals to notify them an MCI has been declared.
He stated the CAD will reveal when HFD declared an MCI.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0056 05/25/2022 12:14
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 05/26/2022
Approval Time
10:24:22
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
This Supplement Includes:
- Medical Personnel: Paradocs
- Melissa Morales, Tent Lead/Manager
- Leo Vanegas, Chief Operating Officer
- John Saltzman, Paradocs Dispatcher
- Dr. Danica Barron
- Alex Pollak, Paradocs CEO
- Nigel Arceo, Ambulnz
- Festival Timeline
Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
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Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - M. Barrow
This Supplement Includes:
- Medical Personnel: Paradocs
- Melissa Morales, Tent Lead/Manager
- Leo Vanegas, Chief Operating Officer
- John Saltzman, Paradocs Dispatcher
- Dr. Danica Barron
- Alex Pollak, Paradocs CEO
- Nigel Arceo, Ambulnz
- Festival Timeline
Medical Personnel: Paradocs
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During the course of this investigation, we have had numerous conversations about Paradocs and the other
medical entities involved at the Astroworld Festival 2021. The attorney who represents Paradocs is Joe Bailey.
Mr. Bailey has been very cooperative and communicative throughout the investigation and has facilitated
interviews, questionnaires, and documents that have assisted us with our investigation. Copies of the interviews,
employee questionaries, and documents pertaining to Paradocs and medical staff are included with the case file
along with brief description in the Table of Contents.
Detective Caten and I have reviewed footage of the concert from a multitude of sources and found that the
medical personnel who worked this event exercised their due diligence and performed their duties to the best of
their abilities despite the tragic and chaotic situation that was unfolding at the time. We found no evidence to
support the ideas and rumors that Paradocs and the medical staff was poorly trained, understaffed, or
undersupplied. After consulting with Mr. Bailey, we identified staff members who we believed would have the most
pertinent information based on their position and vantage point during the concert. The remaining staff members
were issued questionnaires that will be kept in the case file. The following are statements gathered from
Paradocs/Ambulnz:
Melissa Morales
DOB:
Work #
0n 2/10/2022, Detective Caten and I conducted a zoom interview with Melissa Morales who was accompanied by
her lawyer, Joe Bailey. The following is a summary of our interview with Melissa:
Melissa stated that she was assigned to be the Medical Tent Lead/Manager. She has been with Paradocs since
2011 and her primary duties are staffing and scheduling. During her time with the company, she has worked many
festivals and concerts and she is first aid certified.
For this event, she oversaw staffing the EMT's and Medics and initiating Triage for incoming patients. She stated
there were three medical tents at the venue, but she was primarily posted at the main medical tent was located
next to the main stage.
We asked her about the kinds of injuries that they were receiving at the medical tent prior to the concert. She
stated that the injuries were standard according to her experience. Earlier in the day they received many
individuals who had injuries related to the gate rushes and barricade breaches. After that, it was mostly people
who were intoxicated, dehydrated, or other minor injuries. Up until the concert, there were no other major or
critical patients.
She stated when the concert began, she started hearing a lot of activity and yelling on the radio and she could not
tell what they were saying. She stepped out of the medical tent and saw people rushing towards the tent with the
first patient in a wheelchair. They transferred that patient onto a stretcher, and they immediately began
procedures for dealing with Cardiac Arrest. Meanwhile, there were a lot of other non-critical patients coming into
the tent that she was trying to move to the correct areas.
She stated that another patient came into the tent. She began doing CPR on that patient until someone else could
take over. She stated that people that brought that patient in left the tent but before leaving one of them told them
that there are more patients in the crowd. She asked them, "what do you mean there is more" and they repeated
to her that there were more. She stated she was already in disbelief at that point because in her experience it is
very uncommon to get back-to-back cardiac arrests. Also, she stated that it is common practice to take things that
concert-goers say with a grain of salt because they often tend to exaggerate. She found that not to be the case in
this event.
A third patient came in and she again assisted with getting that person situated in the correct area. While she was
doing that, she noticed that the first patient was getting transported out of tent. She was told by other staff
members to keep working and they would handle the triage at the front of the tent because it was getting very
busy.
After the third patient she stated that she lost track of the radio communications and the additional patients
coming in at that time. She continued to work until she saw the last patient which she described as the heavyset
male. During that time, all the stable patients had been moved outside of the medical tent to a sitting area where
they were treated separately.
She stated that all the critical patients were brought in by either member of their team or good Samaritans. Once
the concert reached its conclusion, they were still treating others who were off to the side with minor injuries from
trying to get out of the crowd or were having anxiety attacks. Once everything was handled, she stated they
started cleaning up the area.
Reviewing the Patients
1st Patient: Ezra Blount, was brought in by medical staff in a wheelchair.
2nd Patient: Female, possibly Hispanic. She stated she was carried in by medical staff with the assistance of
concertgoers. She stated that staff members stated they required assistance at times due to the difficulty of
getting people over the crowd and the barricades.
3rd Patient: Female, maybe slim build with dark hair. She could not remember.
4th Patient: Male, unsure which one it was. She stated they worked on him just outside the tent until a space
cleared and they could continue to work on him inside.
General observation of all patients: She stated most if not all of them were blue in the face, unresponsive, and in
her opinion, were deceased by the time they entered the medical tent.
I asked her if in her opinion there would have been a different outcome had the patients been brought to the tent
sooner. She stated that she was not sure, however it could have made a different for the 1st and the 3rd patient
because she recalled there were the ones who were not yet blue in the face. She believed also that those were
the only ones that recovered some vital signs before sending them to the hospital.
Communications
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Understanding that Paradocs did not have the authority to shut down the show, I asked her if there were any
communications along those lines. She stated there were not communications about that over the radio, but at a
certain point when it was all hands-on deck, she heard the dispatcher say that someone should give him a call
which she did. The dispatcher told her that an MCI had been declared and that additional resources were on the
way. She believed the MCI was declared sometime after the second patient came in but before the third patient
arrived. She stated that she never inquired with anyone about if the show was going to be shut down or not.
Addressing the "needle prick" patient
She stated that he was the first patient that came in before all the critical patients. It was said that he had been
pricked with something and Narcan was administered to him in the field. He was brought into the tent, and they
were trying to get a response from him because he was not conscience. She stated they checked his eyes and
saw that they were not "pen point" which is something they are trained to look for before administering Narcan.
When they saw the eyes, she advised them not to give Narcan and instead just move him over for other
treatment. When the first critical patient came in, the patient was still there but was awake at that point. A few
moments later he got up and asked her to remove the IV so that he could leave. She asked him if he was sure,
and he replied, "you have more important things to do, I do not need to take up space..., I'm fine". Later, and to
her surprise, that same patient returned to the medical tent later assisting with the transport of another patient.
Additional Information
We asked her if they ever ran out of equipment. She stated that they never really ran out of anything except for
Narcan, but they were always re-supplied.
We asked if any of the other medical tents were active during the Travis Scott concert. She stated there were
initially, but when it started to get busy, they shut down the other tents and diverted all staff to main medical.
Speaking about the other members of the staff, she stated that everybody stepped up. She stated that she has
never experienced anything like this before.
End of Interview.
Leo Vanegas
DOB:
On 02/10/2022, we conducted a zoom interview with Leo Vanegas who was accompanied by his lawyer, Joe
Bailey. The following is a summary of our interview with Leo:
Leo's job title for the event was that of Chief Operating Officer. He stated that he has been with Paradocs for eight
years and has worked many festivals and events. His duties for the event included site management, organizing
staging areas, and working with crews in the field.
He stated that he had a radio on him that was set to the medical channel. Throughout the early parts of the day,
he was walking the venue and assisting crews and assuring that everyone was doing their job. He recalled the
gate rushes which he described as a normal occurrence for this festival. He stated that in terms of injuries and
general medical needs, the early part of the day was about as he would have expected with no major issues.
Events during the Concert
He stated that he began the Travis Scott portion of the show in the medical tent. Just before that, at around 8:45,
he did a final walk through of the concert venue and assured that all the crew members were in their places. He
stated that at that time he noticed the migration of people coming from Stage 2. He stated that he walked up the
chute and continued to make his way back to the barricades. He stated that he noticed the countdown clock was
still going down. He stated that he saw HPD, Security, his staff, and many others all in their position. He also
noticed that the crowd was getting tight, and people were already being pulled out of the pits by security.
However, he stated that this was not unusual for this type of festival.
As he is making it back to the medical tent, the show begins, and about five minutes go by and he hears over the
radio that a cardiac arrest patient is on the way to the tent. He stated that shortly after that, another staff member
entered the tent and told him that there was another cardiac arrest victim in the crowd, and they were trying to
coordinate a crew to go find them. He stated although it was not too unusual to have two cardiac arrests in a
show, to him it was highly unusual to have two cardiac arrests occurring at the same time (he believed this was
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around 9:20 - 9:25).
He grabbed an AED and some other equipment, and he followed the crew member who told him about the
patients in the crowd. He stated that they were in the area were some of the camera crews were set up. He found
a team (consisting of two EMTs) performing CPR on a female patient. He checked in with them and prepared the
AED. From that point forward he stated that he lost track of time because he was working constantly. He stated
that the patient they were working on had short blonde hair. (We showed him a diagram of the concert area and
he pointed out to us the area where they were working on this patient, he confirmed that they were in the media
section along the narrow aisle between the barricades, near Front of House).
He stated that he worked on the blonde female patient for about two three minutes when he noticed that they
were bringing over a heavy-set male over the barricade (200-250 lbs.). Another crew in the area jumped in to help
the male patient. He stated that he checked with the crew that was working on him and they stated that he was
still breathing.
He continued to work on the blonde female patient, and he checked again with the crew that was working on the
heavy-set male. They advised that they lost his pulse. At that time, it was determined that they needed to move
the patients to the medical tent. He got on the radio to let the dispatcher know where they were telling him they
were stage right, near the camera platforms. He thought he heard a response from dispatch, but it was unclear
due to all of the noise from the music.
He stated that he told the crew members there that he was going to get additional support. He ran through the
crowd and out towards the medical tent. He got the attention of a crew member there and told him about the
situation. They ran together with additional equipment to get the patients out of there. He showed us the area in
the barricade that they were able to get their patients through the barricade. He reports to dispatch that they have
two patients in need of transport.
By the time he made it back into that same area in the crowd to help, he was told by another crewmember that
they had just transported another person to the medical tent. He was not sure which patient that was. He
described the conditions around the barricades as almost impassable for his crew and it was very difficult to move
and get to the patients. When transporting the female, he requested a security guard to assist them with making a
path for them to get out. He stated that people were pushing the security guards as they were trying to make their
way through.
When he finally made it to the medical tent, he saw that there were already two other patients in there receiving
CPR. He was also told that one of the patients from earlier had already been transported. After hearing this he
believed that his patient was the fourth cardiac arrest patient (Blonde female). Once that was done, he ensured
that the patient was assigned to someone, then he turned to the crew that had just helped him and told them they
had to go back into the crowd to find another patient.
He and his crew made it into the crowd and collected their third patient. They experienced the same difficulties as
before. They had to fight and push their way through and then make their way back with the patient to the medical
tent. Once at the tent again, he stated there were still at least two patients there that were getting worked on
towards the back exit of the tent. After that, he told his crew that they had to go back into the crowd again.
When they returned to the crowd, they made their way back to the area where they collected the last patient. He
stated that the music had stopped, and the crowd was starting to disperse. He learned then that the patient they
were looking for had already been pulled out.
Patient Recap:
1st Patient: Blonde Female.
2nd Patient: Heavy set Male, Possibly Hispanic.
Communications
He stated that he did hear about discussions regarding the show being stopped. He recalled while he was working
within the crowd, he heard the people standing around him yelling, "stop the show". Also, there was a time when
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he returned to the medical tent when he was dropping off the first patient. He stated he briefly spoke with Alex
Pollak. Alex told him, "We need to call it" and he stated that he agreed with him. Alex told him that it had been told
to command and they were just waiting for the music to be stopped.
To estimate the time, he stated that he had that conversation with Alex and then returned to the crowd. He found
that Drake had entered the stage around that time. He stated that the crowd was relatively calm at that time, but
he stated that the crowd went crazy again and it got loud. He assumed the environment changed because Drake
was coming on stage.
Additional Information
I asked them if it would have been easier for them to get patients out had the show been stopped. He stated he
was not so sure, and he believed that it would have still been difficult. During one of the times, he returned to the
medical tent, a staff member told everyone to get ready in case they stop the show because there could be riots.
Speaking about the patients, he believed that most of them were already dead by the time they got to them, or
they were on their last breath. He stated they were scrambling around trying to get everyone the care that they
needed but, in most cases, there was not much they could do given the conditions of the most critical patients. He
was not sure if there would have been a different outcome had they been given more time or if they had
responded sooner given the state that the patients were in when they found them.
End of Interview.
John Saltzman
We interviewed John over Zoom on 03/11/2022 and he was accompanied by his lawyer Joe Baily. The following is
a summary of our interview with John Saltzman:
John stated that he has been with Paradocs since 2007. His primary duties are that of Emergency Dispatcher. For
this festival he was assigned to the Joint Command Center that was in the East Parking lot. He was accompanied
by two other Paradocs Dispatchers, and they were issued their own CAD system and the festival provided the
handheld radios.
The Command Center included representatives from HCEC, Unified Command, HPD, and the Fire Marshall. He
described the Center as a trailer with multiple stations inside including screens and monitors displaying the
camera views of the venue.
We asked him to define some terms for us that we observed on the Paradocs CAD printout we were provided:
CARD = Cardiac, or Cardiac Related
BOH = Back of House
Pt = Patient
RES = Gator, or Transport Vehicle Crew
SQ = Foot patrol crew
According to John, he felt that the festival did not provide (Paradocs) with enough radios. In previous
shows/festivals, they would have more than enough for their staff members but in this instance they did not. He
stated that his and Paradocs' standard preference for Radio Frequencies is three. Again, in this instance the
festival limited them to only one frequency. He explained that having three frequencies allows for isolated
communications with Managers, Emergency Personnel, and a General Emergency Frequency for all third parties.
He stated that this system would have allowed for less radio interference and reduced the amount of people
"walking-over" each other on the air.
Events during the Concert
Five minutes into the show: He stated that he received a text message from Zach telling him that people are
coming over the barricades, multiple critical.
Five minutes after text from Zach: Over the air, field teams are reporting that people are down.
John stated that he continued to receive several chaotic calls mentioning CPR, need for backup, and requests for
help. This continues until he finally hears over the air the first mention of a Cardiac Arrest call. Throughout all of
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this, he stated that had a difficulty identifying units and where they were located at any given time. He could hear
three different voices telling him that they were responding to Cardiac Arrests.
John recalled a time during the chaos when he turned to the HCEC Dispatcher and suggested that an MCI be
declared. He clarified that he did not have the authority to declare an MCI, but he wanted to make sure that
conversation was taking place with those that could. He also stated that there was a festival dispatcher in the
trailer with them. At one point (he could not recall the time) he turned to the dispatcher and told him that the show
needed to be stopped. Again, he realized that he nor the dispatcher could stop the show.
During the latter part of the show, he recalled looking over at the monitor where the security cameras were
displayed and noticing the individual dancing on top of the ambulance cart. He stated that this made him very
angry, prompting him to temporarily leave the trailer to get some air while the other two Paradocs Dispatchers
took over.
Throughout the duration of the show, he did not recall seeing any "higher-ups" enter the trailer. He stated that he
remained at his post until he was notified that he could leave.
End of Interview.
Dr. Danica Barron
DOB:
On 03/28/2022, Detective Caten and I conducted a phone interview with Dr. Barron, accompanied by her lawyer
Joe Bailey. The following is a summary of our interview with Dr. Barron:
Dr. Barron stated that she has been a physician with Paradocs since 2017 as an event's medical director. She
stated that she has been practicing medicine since 1999. She was asked by Alex Pollak to work this Astroworld
Event. She stated that this was her first Astroworld and possibly her first time working at a Travis Scott Event.
Her role for the event is to act as the head of the medical tent and to ensure that all patients are cared for
appropriately. She stated that her shift started at 10 am for this event and at times she was walking around the
perimeter, and she noticed there were a lot of people trying to get in the venue illegally, and jumping over fence.
She stated that she found this behavior to be unusual in contrast to the other concerts and events that she has
worked.
We asked her about the types of injuries she was seeing throughout the day prior to the main concert. She stated
there were a surprising amount of assault injuries. She commented there was an influx of patients at the medical
tent following the gate rushes when the venue officially opened. She recalled sending one of those patients to the
hospital. Overall, it was not too busy in the medical tent throughout the day apart from the rush incidents.
We asked about her communication capabilities. She stated that she did not have a radio because here
assignment was just the medical tent. Should someone have the need to communicate with her, she could be
reached by phone. She was always told by someone when patients were coming and what types of conditions,
they were in.
Events during the Concert
Dr. Barron did not recall when the concert began, but she believed that it was around 9 PM, because that was
when things started to get busy. The first call that she was made aware of was a report that there was someone
down in the concert venue. That patient was a security guard, and he was brought to the medical tent. She noted
that he was not breathing well when they received him, and they gave him Narcan which she stated he responded
to. When the guard woke up, he stated that someone had stabbed him in the neck. She observed what appeared
to be a small puncture wound in the back left side of his neck. She stated that he refused to go to the hospital.
During the time that they are treating the security guard, the tent was becoming very busy. She recalled hearing
that there was a CPR in progress and soon the first cardiac arrest patient arrived, and it was the small boy (Ezra).
She stated that his eyes were fixed and dilated, and he did not have a heartbeat. She stated that they intubated
him and while they were working on him, she was receiving word that there were more cardiac arrest patients. It
was around that time which she believed was 9:45 that the MCI was declared.
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She stated that Ezra was placed in the bed nearest to the exit where the ambulances were. After Ezra, she
described the remainder of the patients came in groups. She recalled seeing a female come in, followed by a
male, and then another female. In total, she stated that she intubated five people herself while also advising
nurses in the tent who were dealing with other patients.
We asked her about her key observations relative to the cardiac arrest patients that were brought in. She stated
that her first impression was that some type of toxin or drug was used. Later, in became apparent to her that the
patients were not showing signs of having been exposed to a toxin but instead were entering the tent without a
pulse and almost showing no signs of trauma. She concluded that the patients suffered from a lack of oxygen.
We asked her what the other patients and people in the medical tent were saying about the conditions of the
concert. She stated that other commented about how they could not breathe in the crowd, people were getting
trampled, and many had signs of injury. She recalled a time after they had received the second and third patient
when she saw Alex Pollak and told him that an MCI needed to be declared. Alex told her that it had already been
declared at that point.
We asked if she was every told that the show was going to end or be cut short. She stated that she did not hear
anything like that.
We asked about Paradocs' overall preparedness and supplies. She stated that she was impressed with the
amount of supplies they had and during the evening they were never short-handed of anything they needed.
We asked if she has ever worked or experienced an event like this one before. She stated that she has been a
part of many events with some being severe, but this was the first event where she had numerous critical patients
all coming in at the same time.
We mentioned to her that we have received an answer from other Doctors as to why Time of Death was not
declared but we wanted to hear here explanation. She stated it was because the patients were currently being
resuscitated and a few of them had pulses when leaving the medical tent.
Additional Information
Dr. Barron did not recall the time she left the medical tent. She stated that after all the critical patients left, she and
the other staff members still had to attend to the numerous patients awaiting treatment for minor injuries.
Once all the patients were out of the tent, she stated that all of the staff members met as a group and
decompressed. Later that night, she learned that second day of the festival had been cancelled.
We asked her about her professional opinion regarding how long the patients were without oxygen. She stated for
a person to have fixed and dilated pupils which was evident in most of the critical patients, they would have been
without oxygen for several minutes. Also, given the condition of most of these patients, Dr. Barron acknowledged
that it is difficult to "bring back" anyone who was in that state.
End of Interview
Alex Pollak
DOB:
On 02/25/2022, Detective Caten and I interviewed via zoom Alex Pollak who was accompanied by his attorney,
Joe Bailey. The following is a summary of our interview with Alex Pollak:
Alex stated that he is the President/CEO of Paradocs, a company he started in 2014. His company specializes in
providing emergency medical services for large events and gatherings. He stated he has worked many events put
on by Live Nation. He stated that he was advised weeks ahead of Astroworld that his company would be
assigned.
He stated that this was the first Astroworld that he and his company have been a part of. He also stated that this
was the first MCI event that Paradocs has been involved with. In terms of training, all his staff is trained in-house
in what he termed as "event medicine" which is a fairly new concept. He explained that in the past that events
would typically rely on Ambulance crews to transport and treat patients off-side as opposed to what Paradocs
does which is treat patients on-site. Alex stated that his background is in EMS/EMT services dating back to 1999
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in New York. He maintains licenses and other credentials related to his medical expertise and training.
Event Planning
Alex stated that he participated in a few Zoom calls with other event planners prior to the festival. He stated that
meetings consisted of Production, Security, HFD, HCEC, and many others. It was his understanding that HCEC
worked this event in the past and they seemed to have a lot of knowledge about it but evidently, they had staffing
shortages which led to his company being hired for the event. He recalled discussing matters such as tent
placement and supplies.
When he arrived at the concert venue the week of the event, he stated that he did not get the opportunity to walk
the grounds because there had been a storm. He stated some members of his staff flew in while other drove with
all the equipment. The day before the event, they set up the medical tents and the following morning, they
completed the set up. Alex described the type of equipment they had which included items like AEDs, monitoring
equipment, and an assortment of medical instruments. He stated that had a surplus of equipment/supplies for this
event because they were scheduled to travel directly to Orlando Florida at the conclusion of Astroworld and they
had brought along all that equipment.
We asked Alex about a few key people involved with the event. He stated that he knew who Seyth Boardmand
was and that he had seen him at the event the weekend before Astroworld and he knew that he would be at the
event the week after with them in Orlando. He also recognized Emily Ockenden as a person who was at the event
the week before. He did not recall any specific conversations with either of them prior to the show start.
We asked about communication. He stated that during festival hours he would typically communicate face to face
with most people, or through the command center, or by radio. In the festival planning phase, all communications
were through zoom or phone call.
We spoke to Alex about the difference between this festival and other festivals. He stated that each genre brings a
different crowd which will determine what kind of atmosphere you end up having. For this event, he knew that it
would attract a younger crowd and possibly a different attitude and behavior than other genre/events. In terms of
expectations for this event, they were prepared for some drinking, marijuana usage, broken fingers, people
jumping off stages, and other similar type injuries that may result. In his opinion, Cardiac Arrests are very
uncommon for these types of events due to the crowd being so young among other factors.
During the Day
He stated that he arrived on site at around 8:30 AM. He said that he walked around the festival grounds
throughout the entire day leading up to the main concert. He stated that he checked in on everyone and he could
not recall any significant event taking place during the day. I asked him about the crowds rushing the gates earlier
in the day and he stated he was not in that area when that happened, nor did he hear any communications about
it.
He stated that he spent some time around Stage 2 where a lot of the earlier performances took place. He did not
recall any significant medical events from any of those performances. He stated the most significant injury he saw
prior to the main concert was a bad leg fracture of an employee or stagehand who was also transported to the
hospital.
Events during the Concert
Just before the Travis Scott concert began, he stated that he was in the pit or the spaces between all the
barricades. He stated he may have been wearing a black jacket and he confirmed that he had a radio on him. He
recalled seeing the countdown clock on the stage. Still before the start of the performance, he remembered
hearing on the radio a staff member who needed help with a combative patient. He assisted and brought a
wheelchair for someone who was hurt. After helping with those scenarios, he stated that he returned to the
medical tent.
When he first arrived at the medical tent, he stated the volume of people in there was about what he would have
expected, and it was manageable. Soon after, he stated they received the first Cardiac Arrest patient which was
the young boy (Ezra). He could not recall how Ezra was brought it, whether it was by police or security. He
remembered that they ran into the tent carrying him.
He stated they moved Ezra to work on him on the beds towards the back of the tent. It was at that time that
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another Cardiac Arrest patient arrived in the tent. He stated it was a W/F with brown hair. He described her as a
medium build. He could not recall who brought her in. He started CPR on her.
After the second patient, he walked towards the front of tent and was met by a group of young concert goers
telling him that there was a patient who was not breathing in the crowd. He stated that he gathered a crew and ran
into the field to look for this patient. They located the patient who was a female and brought her back to the
medical tent.
We asked what was going through his mind at this point. He stated that he was shocked after the first patient and
from that point was focused only one working. His first thought was they were trampled but soon noticed that none
of them appeared to have any trample injuries. They also thought it might have been drug related but they could
not tell. He stated that none of patients really fit into the drug category in terms of their symptoms/appearances.
He could not recall the order of all of the critical patients that came into the tent. He remembered the very large
Male patient to be the last person brought in.
He remembered that they got pulse and blood pressure back for Ezra prior to his transport to the hospital. He
stated they were preparing an additional two more patients for transport around the same time. He recalled
running into the Medical Director for HCEC and told him that an MCI needed to be declared to which the Director
responded that it had already been done. He also asked him to get as many ambulances as they could get to
them. He did not recall the exact the time.
Next, he focused his efforts on triage and clearing out the medical tent of all patients who were not critical. From
that point they continued to receive Cardiac Arrest patients and he was hearing on the radio crews responding to
critical patients in the field. He stated that he spent the rest of his time in and around the medical tent.
We asked him about his interactions with Leo Vanegas who had mentioned talking to Alex in his statement. He
stated he ran into Leo near the barricades next to Front of House just before they picked up the third patient. Leo
told him that he was going back into the crowd to look for more patients and Alex told him something along the
lines of "don't die". He also recalled Leo telling him that the show needed to end, and he told him that the process
of shutting the show down at 10 PM had already begun.
Alex stated that he had text message conversations with Seyth Boardman in which he updated him on what was
going on. Seyth had told him through text that the show would be ending at 10 PM. Alex and Attorney Joe Bailey
consented to providing us the screenshot of that text message conversation. He advised us that the time reflected
in the text messages would be in EST as it adjusted back to the time zone when Alex was able to review the
texts, nevertheless, Alex clarified that the texts were sent in CST.
During his time in the medical tent during the latter end of the show he recalled seeing Seyth and maybe some
other Chiefs and Police Officers. He also remembered seeing some HFD Doctors enter the tent, and they were
assisting with patients.
We asked him if he felt it would have been different had the show been stopped at 10 PM when it was said it was
going to end or earlier. He stated that from his experience from this type of crowd, had there been a "hard stop" of
the concert there was a chance the crowd would become upset and make things worse. But looking back, he did
not know at the time that his crews were in the crowd doing CPR. He stated that doing CPR in the crowd for any
period is less than favorable. If the show had been stopped so that the crews working in the crowd could have
gotten those patients out sooner, those patients would have had a better chance.
We asked him about Time of Death and if he believed any of the patients that were brought into the medical tent
were already dead. He believed that almost all the patients that were brought in were deceased. He used the term
"unworkable" as if to say there were very few treatment options that they could do for them. He explained that
they worked on them anyway given that they were so young. Had they been older patients he thinks the scenario
would have been different.
I asked him about the medical cart that was stuck in the crowd. He stated that he did not hear about it again until
the next day on the news.
End of Interview
November 5, 2021
0650Hours Mc008 on Location, Setup (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0650 Hours Mc008 on Location, Setup (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0700 Hours HFD Brief w/ Parado[c]. Meet w/ HPD liaison (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0703 Hours"These barriers are nuts. Matt said they used the same ones at Lolla - (and the crowds took them
down there)" - Frederick on Unified Command Chat
0745 Hours HFD radio check w/ Harris county dispatch. (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0745 Hours took tour of general layout and facility (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0755 Hours HPD established Maroon lot 14 with entrance off of Naomi Street from Fannin (ICS 214 - Activity
Log)
0810 Hours Level 2 Staging will be run by Jeff Richard HPD, (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0814 Hours SRG is reporting that people waiting in line are throwing bottles and other items at each other (HPD
Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
0815 Hours Lt. Barrow request Riot Equipment (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0830 Hours Vidsys System activated by HPD in MC008 (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0834 Hours Valle Security arrived at Blue Lot 18 at 8:34am for Health check. (Unified Command Dispatch)
0846 HoursNRG staff just announced no covid testing at location, the crowd is agitated and pushing against the
barricades. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
0848 Hours Mounted is at the covid screening tent to monitor the crowd. Security is at the checkpoint as well. The
crowd has pushed to the last barricade. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
0858 Hours Additional mounted being brought in to support (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
0928 Hours The attendees have arrived at the front entrance and are being held there. Heavy foot traffic over the
pedestrian bridge, no one is inside the actual festival footprint yet. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
0930 Hours Moved 3 SRG squads to green lot, 1 remaining in blue lot (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0933 Hours Security is requesting additional HPD in the Green Lot, security needs additional support to keep the
attendees from breaching the main gate. SRG is responding along with mounted (HPD Command Post Log -
Nathan Byrd)
0935 Hours Apex Security request assistance at Venue Gates (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
0938 Hours Spoke with Harris county Core ambulance service personnel and they will call and update me when
they locate the possible trampling patients and provide info on injuries/transport (HPD Command Post Log -
Nathan Byrd)
0944 Hours Lot B, Female with ankle injury (Paradocs CAD)
0947 Hours Harris County Medical called and stated they found 2 possible injured, one was not transported and
was later released. One patient was transported to Memorial Hermann hospital. Unk condition, unk if adult or
juvenile. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
0948 Hours Harris County Transport 1 pt [patient] Parado[c] moved one pt [patient] to ems camp (ICS 214 -
Activity Log)
0952 Hours Parado[c] ems sent to B2 (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
Receiving reports of attendees attempting to climb inside by the pedestrian bridge. They were chased off by
security. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
0953 Hours EJ Offices ordered to the front of merchandising. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1000 Hours Venue gates opened (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1001 Hours Per 102, the serpentine gate has been compromised so they have lost control of the crowd. (HPD
Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
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1002 Hours Venue fences damaged, no control of participants (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1005 Hours Breached Merchandising Lines (no control over merchandise) (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1006 Hours 101 advising that the merchandise tent serpentine gate has been overrun so there is no single line.
They are requesting a Travis Scott rep to the location to try and deal with the situation. (HPD Command Post Log
- Nathan Byrd)
1019 Hours Crowd exiting to push down final barrier - merchandising (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1020 Hours Barrier under control (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1030 Hours More police requested behind merchandising (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1033 Hours 1 SRG squad requested for the east side of the merchandise tent. (HPD Command Post Log -
Nathan Byrd)
1054 Hours HFD Conducts radio tests on EB9, Approx. 100 participants jumping fence into purple lot per HPD
(ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1057 Hours Group of 100+ people jumping the fence from the fiesta into the purple lot. Requesting SRG support
there. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1100 Hours 100+ participants headed east toward Fiesta (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1101 Hours Group is between the Fiesta and the retention pond (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1110 Hours Request for medic at merch shop @green lot (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1111 Hours Shawna reports all three Merch tents (Main, Aux, VIP) are either undermanned or without security.
(Unified Command Dispatch)
1113 Hours Units requesting a medic to the merchandise tent (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1116 Hours 102 requesting additional SRG to the back of the crowd to push them back, it is becoming an officer
safety issue. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1118 Hoursgroup of 200 [approximately] 200 approaching McNee / Kirby near Gate 10. Group now rushing Gate
10. Participants are now dismantling barricades. Group of fence jumpers in green lot detained and handcuffed.
(ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1119 Hoursseveral hundred people rushing gate 10 requesting additional units (HPD Command Post Log -
Nathan Byrd)
Jumping over fencing at Day Lot and running over the grass. (Unified Command Dispatch)
1121 Hours Units advising that the bridge from blue to green lot is too crowded
2 patients brought to triage tent, unknown condition (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1124 Hours Consistent issues on Lantern & McNee; Lantern & Murworth. No staffing on VIP/Presidential gate.
People accessing Lantern Point. (Unified Command Dispatch)
1125 Hours Shawna (B3) reports no guard at the Levi Sponsorship. (Unified Command Disptach)
1127 Hours Large crowd at Flag poles coming over Kirby bridge over running grass (Unified Command Dispatch)
1129 Hoursunauthorized group was in teal lot and jumped out and is now walking onto Kirby. SRG units are
moving into to move them back. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1130 Hours Mag line rowdy. Fireworks. Photographer "hyping" crowd up for photos. (Unified Command Dispatch)
1131 Hours attempting to get traffic units to shut down traffic. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1946 Hours Multiple individuals on Texas Practice Field. HPD requests medica near the rear of stage 1 in yellow
lot (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1947 Hours80FOX No more in practice area. They all got out on Lantern Point or south of complex (CW
Dispatch, Call Slip)
1948 Hours Top of the bridge teal lot unc [unconscious] adult - need medical (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1949 Hours Need 2 separate busses lantern point south of Mcknee and north of Murworth for transport of 3
juveniles and 10 adults taken into custody for jumping fences. (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
1950 Hours HPD reports 10 adults and 3 juvenile transported. HPD requests buses. Updated to 14 adults
detained (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
About to be a fight stage left in the middle (CW Dispatch, Call Slip)
1952 Hours79Y06 Suspect Detained at aMurworth and Kirby (CW Dispatch, Call Slip)
1954 Hours Blue Lot 18 continuous pack of kids waiting to rush gates. Off and on all day. (Unified Command
Dispatch)
1958 Hours 2x juveniles detained in purple lot (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
2000 Hours SRG unit requests physician (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
1 juvenile female detained, green lot (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
2001 Hours HPD Officer hand injury @ Murworth / South main. MD3 Assigned to injured Officer. Officer in Harris
County Annex Parking Lot. SRG enroute (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
2002 Hours Need transport to units on s main and murworth. Adult suspect (HPD Command Post Log - Nathan
Byrd)
2003 Hours79Y04 Female for a search over on Lantern Point...Officer with injured finger is at command post S.
Main and Murworth. (CW Dispatch, Call Slip)
2004 HoursLarge crowd that rushed the fences are at the 1700 blk Westridge heading back to Lantern Point...
Correction Officer is in the Harris County Annex parking lot (CW Dispatch, Call Slip)
2006 Hours MD3 On scene with injured officer (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
2008 Hours MD3 cleared injured officer (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
2010 Hours62Y26 2 Juv in back. (CW Dispatch, Call Slip)
2012 Hours needs transport at murworth and main by stage 2 back entrance. 1 adult (HPD Command Post Log -
Nathan Byrd)
2123 Hours multiple people yelling for help. States one is coming to assist - They are unable to see/hear them.
Line left open of large crowd stating they are stuck. (SW Mic, CAD Event History #1493931-21)
2124 Hours Man Down Report ***If EMS is not on the scene, Transfer to EMS*** Unknown if this involves
someone with mental health issues. Female screaming send the cops...everyone is piled on top of each other...
caller confirmed it's not a fight but people can't breathe and need medical...Medical has been advised...NOI (SW
Mic, CAD Event History #1493986-21)
79Y84 Juv released to parents...Drone not operational Fox overhead. (CWDISP, Call Slip)
End of Seventh Song, "No Bystanders"
2125 Hours Travis appears to stop mid-song (waves hands to stop show). Travis says, "I got my man Tom in the
motherfucking building. Whatever he needs, yo Mike Brown, make sure he good. Balaje walk with him take him
take him.
Crane Operator reports via radio to the production trailer that people are receiving CPR
1600 Launching Drone over Main Stage. (CWDISP, Call Slip)
2126 Hours Unknown Suspicious Event Report. ADRS is by Callers pinged location on Vesta... Caller is shown to
be inside the NRG Yellow Lot... Throughout the call, there was never a response towards CT... CT could only
hear in the background multiple people saying "Help Us"... Someone is the background said "He needs help. Look
at him, He's on the ground"... CT was unable to C/B the caller because they were calling from a default #...
NOI/NOD (SW Mic, CAD Event History #1493995-21)
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Unknown Suspicious Event Report. Man Screamed Help. Line H/U.. VM on C/B...NOI (SW Mic, CAD Event
History #1493997-21)
HPD displaying a drone, will be @ 300 or below. Launch from teal lot (ICS 214 - Activity Log)
2127 HoursEnd of Eighth Song, "Way Back"
2128 Hours Medical staff responded to someone un-responsive just behind a reserve section
"This is when it all got real" (ICS 214 - Activity)
"Need CSC redeploys at the following:1 inside glass doors at Hall A, Flagpole, Across from Event Services door,
West glass doors 2 at Carruth Plaza pushing people to metro 2 NRG Parkway and Circle Drive at the corner of
Orange 8 pushing people to metro 2 @ Metro making sure people aren't coming on property" (Unified Command
Dispatch)
2129 Hours Incident 0919, HC found/transported pt [patient] prior to HFD arrival (ICS 214 - Activity)
Travis says, "I want to see some ragers, who want to rage man"
2130 Hours HPD reports multiple people trampled, passed out at front of stage, security is removing to rear of
stage. (ICS 214 - Activity)
Camera pans out and people can be seen turning and waving for attention (M. Barrow's Statement)
Approximate time Cameraman Gregory Hoffman reported over the radio that people were receiving CPR and his
position was overrun with concert-goers. (Hoffman's Statement)
Travis says, "There's an ambulance in the crowd, whoa whoa, what the fuck is that?" and "If everybody good put a
middle finger up to the sky.
2131 Hours Camera shows and open "mosh pit" everyone appears to be looking down and aiming their phones
downward (M. Barrow's Statement)
Travis says, "Two hands up to the sky, two hands up to the sky" and "I want to make the fucking ground shake
dammit"
2132 Hours Texas A&M student and one other climbed onto camera platform, pleading with cameraman to stop
the show
Loud screaming in background...multiple screams of "Help" - caller states there are people that are possibly
passed out or having a seizure... (HFD Event History Record Report #2111050927)
HPD report of unconscious female in middle of crowd (ICS 214 - Activity)
End of Ninth Song, "The Scotts"
2133 Hours Report of multiple persons down in the crowd (ICS 214 - Activity)
Female Pt...advised multiple people on the ground (HFD Event History Record Report #2111050927)
End of Tenth Song, "Upper Echelon"
2134 Hours Swat Drone flys over concert area, Officer Sutton and Officer Amato, "There was a concern over the
large crowd surging towards the stage and medical emergencies occurring around the footprint." (HPD Command
Post Log - Nathan Byrd)
Travis Scott goes onto Lift
2135 Hours HFD radio operator advised we have at least 5 9-1-1 related to unconscious persons in crowd. Report
of possible CPR (ICS 214 - Activity)
VIP CPR SEATING AREA, Cardiac, VIP Stage 1 (Paradocs CAD)
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0057 06/06/2022 20:27
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/08/2022
Approval Time
13:23:58
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Narrative
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
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HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) Introduction
2.) Reviewing the Entire Case
A.) External Harddrive
B.) Navigating the External Harddrive
C.) 911 Calls
D.) Officer Interviews
3.) Investigative Interactions with Entities Involved
A.) Interactions with SIU
B.) Interactions with F.B.I.
C.) Interactions with Danny Vargas Continued...
D,) Interactions with Ambulnz
E.) Interactions with Emily Ockenden
F.) Interactions with Marty Wallgren
G.) Interactions with Matt Eyer
H.) Interactions with Pyrotechnico
I.) Interactions with Leah Mastaglio
J.) Interactions with Jay Marshall (Disk 1D)
K.) Interaction with Seyth Boardman
L.) Interactions with Brent Silberstein
M.) Interactions with the Department of Public Safety (D.P.S.)
N.) Interactions with Unified Command
O.) Interactions with Paradocs
P.) Interactions with the Harris County District Attorney's Office
Q.) Interactions with SETRAC
R.) Interactions with Rick Brown
S.) Interactions with Harris County Fire Marshall's Office
T.) Interactions with Potential 11th Victim after Media Notification
U.) Interactions with Witness Helping Madison Dubiski
V.) Grand Jury Notifications
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4.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline
5.) Deaths Occurred Based on Findings
6.) Case Disposition
1.) Introduction:
As of June 8, 2022 it appears we are getting closer to the end of our investigation into Astroworld 2021. Below I
have included a lot of the last bits of information for the case along with the disposition of the case going before a
Grand Jury.
2.) Reviewing the Entire Case:
A.) External Harddrive
4T àTravis Scott AWF1 (Apple Music) Files
I re-watched the Apple videos provided by Apple that are on the External Harddrive.
I reviewed HPD Radio Traffic Y-ICS 8 pertaining to the times of the Travis Scott Concert.
I went through the "Travis Scott Sett" files with M. Barrow.
I went through the AWF-01 and AWF-02 Files
This external hard drive will contain a copied file of the Master Case File USB. The external hard drive will be
organized and the contents will be listed in this section. The external and master case file USB will be eventually
tagged into the HPD Property Room.
B.) Navigating the External Harddrive
4T File (Named by Officer H. Nguyen and kept this name to remain organized)
Holds:
NRG Cams (Cameras at NRG)
Security Merged Video Cam (Videos converted by Sgt. Daignault)
Stand Cam (Edits by H. Nguyen and additional footage)
TRAVIS SCOTT AWF1 (Apple Music) (Apple Music Files)
Travis Scott Set (Apple Music Videos)
Twitter (Videos copied from Twitter)
YouTube (Videos copied from YouTube
149072421; Astroworld Investigation Master Case File USB Copy
Holds:
ADA Jim Leitner Passed Information (Information passed to detectives from the DA's Office)
Ambulnz Documents
ASM Global Documents
Chicago PD Documents
Clair Global Documents
Case Interview Recordings
Ezra Blount's Lawyer Client Copies
FBI
Harris County Medical Corps
Harris County Medical Examiner
Houston Forensic Science Center
Houston Police Department
Live Nation & Scoremore Documents
Miza Baig's Attorney
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Paradocs Documents
SETRAC Documents
Sparky Sorenson Photos
Texas DPS
Unified Command Documents
C.) 911 Calls
I reviewed the 911 calls. I observed them to be very emotional and at times difficult to listen to. On May 14, 2022, I
sent a message to Lt. L. Menendez to ask if they have been transcribed for the investigation. He stated the 911
Calls were transcribed via rough synopsis which will be attached to the case file.
***** Early in the investigation, it was perceived that there was confusion between 911 calls and on site dispatch.
This was not ever said by the dispatcher themselves or the officer relaying the calls. This is an assumption based
on a dispatcher relaying the information shortly after 09:00 PM of calls coming in of people being trampled and a
response from the officer dispatcher saying they are sending people. It can be inferred the officer was talking
about the gate jumping at 2113 hours. *****
D.) Officer Interviews
I read and listened to officer's statements we had received copies of. Many of the officers helped patrons by
making way to get through the crowds, providing CPR, carrying victims, and through other means. I have not
listed all of the accounts as they can be read verbatim or heard by officers via audio recordings in this case file. I
am only listing some of which I made notes on.
I listened to Officer D. Viruez's phone call because she was heard on the PD radio.
I listened to Officer N. Byrd's phone call interview for a second time.
Reading Officer's A. T. Yzquierdo's statement, I it was mentioned a Sgt. Maldonado carried a Hispanic Female.
Officer A. T. Yzquierdo describes the female as possibly Brianna Rodriguez. Officer T. A. Peacock describes
being in the main crowd pocket with two males and holding the perimeter of the crowd pocket.
After reading A. S. Maldonado's I saw that there may be BWC for an Officer G. Garibay's BWC capturing bringing
in Brianna Rodriguez into the medical tent. I sent an e-mail to Lt. L. Menendez to follow up to see if Sgt. A. S.
Maldonado can remember when he picked up victim Brianna Rodriguez or if the BWC exists. I contacted Lt. L.
Menendez and asked if he could look into the matter. I asked if he could reach out to Sgt. A. S. Maldonado and
ask if there was a timeframe he could provide or if the BWC exists.
Lt. L. Menendez later contacted me and provided me with file name:
HoustonP_149072421a_20211118_1039 to look in the external
I was unable to locate it. I learned we did not have BWC on the external harrdrives.
I read into Officer M. J. Hurban's statement (Payroll # I saw it mentioned a white male getting CPR and
may have BWC of compressions inside the medical tent.
I made note of Officer D. H. Hudeck may have BWC inside the medical tent (Payroll #
Also made note of Officer E. Holland (Payroll # may have BWC for a white female receiving CPR.
I read Officer statement (Payroll # mentioning he believed he worked on Jurinek.
I saw According to Officer C. W. Rogers that there is a record of arrests and transported. On May 25, 2022, I
asked Lt. L. Menendez about that record.
Sgt. J. Riley's letter (Payroll # mentions officers being notified about patrons climbing the towers and as
they responded, they were getting pulled into medical emergencies. He mentioned going to a Connex Box behind
the stage.
CID SAs will locate and interview private security guards who worked the Astroworld event
oThe focus will be on the individuals assigned to work around the stage and the festival "pen" areas where the
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deaths occurred
oPrivate security guards who worked this event will be interviewed as witnesses
RSD personnel will initiate the administrative subpoenas of the private security companies involved
oThe administrative subpoenas will hopefully provide employment rosters to enable the identification and location
of those individuals who worked security at the event
oRSD personnel will address any administrative violations discovered in accordance with DPS policy and
procedure
DPS ICT personnel have already completed some preliminary workups concerning the event using
open-source records
oThey may be asked to provide further support for this investigation in regards to identifying and locating those
individuals employed to provide security at the event
November 19, 2021
0945 Hours - M. Barrow speaks to Bosworth about setting up a meeting with Live Nation Entertainment
employees.
1010 Hours - Sergeants and drop off Axel's phone to DA's DFI.
1201 Hours - Sergeants collected the autopsy photos from the M.E.'s Office.
1319 Hours - J. Caten responded to DPS Agent K. Turner.
1346 Hours - M. Barrow provided questions to DPS Agent K. Turner.
1518 Hours - Christopher Laney of CSC responded to J. Caten that he would like further questions we have for
CSC to be done via e-mail.
1524 Hours - J. Caten submitted CSC's Response to voicemail to DPS Agent K. Turner.
November 22, 2021
0800 Hours - Sergeants and M. Barrow met with Commander K. Deese for a case update.
0900 Hours - M. Barrow spoke with Daniel Salinas (Step-Father of victim Rodolfo Pena) for Pena's whereabouts
in the crowd which is unknown at this time.
1000 Hours - M. Barrow identified Unified Command who owns the security cameras on site (the cameras that
were moved and rotated during the concert). M. Barrow called and e-mailed them.
1026 Hours - M. Barrow requested GJ subpoenas from A.D.A. M. Levine for Unified Command and Koacore.
1030 Hours - Sergeant requested from Mirza Baig attorney the location where he was at in the crowd.
1200 Hours - attempted to locate all phone numbers for victims to SIU. provided password for
Jurinek's phone to DFI.
J. Caten spoke with A.D.A. M. Levine, T. Seftick, and Commander K. Deese about case/plans going forward.
November 23, 2021
0745 Hours - J. Caten provided R. Council of Open Records a copy of a snippet of NRG Footage as requested.
The snippet was done by H. Nguyen. J. Caten does not know what is on the snippet. The snippet is to satisfy the
Open Records Request.
0800 Hours - Mirza Baig attorney; Michael Lyons provided Baig's location in the concert with his fiancé location.
reached out to Axel Acosta's Attorney Mauricio Guevara via text and call for his location in the crowd.
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0845 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Karina of ME's Office. Bharti (Dr. Jarvis) and Ezra (Dr. Hopson) are still pending
results of autopsy. also speaks with Axel's Attorney Mauricio Guevara.
0859 Hours - contacted the DFI and the code provided does not work for Jurinek's phone.
0915 Hours - J. Caten spoke with SIU Lt Menendez to reach out to the doctor over Paradox for a statement and
how to retrieve medical logs.
1000 Hours - J. Caten, M. Barrow, A.D.A. M. Levine met with F.B.I.
November 24, 2021
1200 Hours - M. Barrow worked Subpoenas with A.D.A. M. Levine (LiveNation, Paradocs, Koacore and 1826).
1322 Hours - Breanne Gubler contacted J. Caten and left a voicemail for a possible narcotics tip.
November 26, 2021
2107 Hours - J. Caten sent the Washington Post Youtube link to HC Medical Investigator K. Horton to send over
to the medical examiners involved to reference. It may provide some perspective to the case and assist in their
ruling.
November 28, 2021
1030 Hours - Agent Seftick notified Huy Nguyen that the F.B.I. uses Adobe Premier for their editing software.
November 29, 2021
0800 Hours - MAU, SIU, Homicide had a meeting about the case updates.
0935 Hours - J. Caten listened to Breanne Gubler's voicemail and returned a call. He left a voicemail and
forwarded her information to Narcotics investigators assigned.
1015 Hours - J. Caten submitted Breanne Gubler's contact information to Narcotics and spoke to Narcotics Sgt.
1028 Hours - J. Caten followed up with two latest victim's autopsies (Bharti and Ezra). Both are still pending.
1108 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Lisa Olle of Apple for interviews
1126 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Will Moye (Emily Ockenden's Attorney) for an interview status for Emily
Ockenden.
1132 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Live Nation attorneys for Seyth's cooperation and other items.
1133 Hours - J. Caten called Brent Silberstein's listed phone number from the EOP and left a voicemail. I also
reached out to his e-mail.
1810 Hours - Paralegal Ashley Yeargan assigned to Drake requested us to have a Zoom interview on 11/30 at
1600 Hours.
November 30, 2021
0800 Hours - M. Barrow received Medical Records for HCA Houston Healthcare after submitted a subpoena
(Madison Dubiski, Brian Williams Alexander, Patrick Stennis). J. Caten requested Ashley Yeargan to meet at 1800
hours for Zoom.
0832 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Monty Northern about Medical Corps Subpoena compliance.
1000 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow met with Dr. Thestrup for an interview.
1135 Hours - J. Caten was reached out to by lawyer Christopher J. Downey representing Brent Silberstein.
1137 Hours - Larry Stein reached out to J. Caten to confirm Zoom appointment with drake at 1800 hours.
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1200 Hours - M. Bosworth of Live Nation spoke to M. Barrow and requested M. Levine's contact.
1312 Hours - Monty of HCEC responded by saying the information we were requesting has been sent out.
1328 Hours - M. Barrow received Subpoenaed Medical Records from Methodist in the Texas Medical Center.
1335 Hours - M. Barrow spoke to Tyler Ross.
1406 Hours - Chris Downey asked when would we like to speak with Brent Silberstein. J. Caten responded as
soon as possible.
1800 Hours - M. Barrow and J. Caten interviewed Drake via Zoom.
December 1, 2021
0800 Hours - J. Caten attended a meeting with Command Staff on the case with A.D.A. M. Levine.
1230 Hours - and contacted Richard Mithoff's office representing John Hilgert and Bennet
Cox.
1250 Hours - contacted Manuel Guevara (friend of Rudy Pena's). Called and texted to contact back. No
Answer.
1358 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Attorney Bosworth representing Live Nation Entertainment for a contact
with Paradocs as he has been unable to find any.
1500 Hours - spoke to Manuel Guevara (friend of Rudy Pena) and received his statement. He stated he
would send a picture of where the incident occurred.
1510 Hours - J. Caten submitted Madison Dubiski, Bharti Shahani, and Axel Avila's lawyer contact information to
A.D.A. M. Levine.
1540 Hours - M. Brady was contacted by the Mithoff law firm, who stated they would set up a meeting next week
with Bennet Cox anyone else that was with victim John Hilgert.
December 2, 2021
0900 - 1200 Hours - M. Brady, and M. Barrow reviewed video footage of the incident. They estimated
how many people could be seen pulled out of the crowd at different angles. M. Brady also spoke with Lawyer
Michael Lyons about getting all the civil lawyers representing victim's families together to speak with law
enforcement.
1700 Hours - M. Barrow approached Madison Dubiski's aunt at and provided contact after
driving by in the neighborhood.
December 3, 2021
0800 Hours - J. Caten left a voicemail for Monica Marruffo for Paradocs (Texas Office).
0900 Hours - J. Caten, M. Brady, M. Barrow and SIU met with Command Staff.
1500 Hours - J. Caten reached out to the FBI Video Specialist Scott Ma (provided by F.B.I. Agent T. Seftick).
1150 Hours - M. Barrow contacted Unified Command who stated they will speak with their lawyers before talking
to us.
1217 Hours - J. Caten was spoke to by EMT Suraya Asif of Harris County Medical Corp who worked with
Paradocs for the event. She provided the Paradoc's contract and stated she would meet us with her lawyer on
December 7, 2021.
1230 Hours - M. Barrow was contact Calvert & Associates Brand Ostler who stated he is
representing Paradocs and to forward all future correspondence to him.
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1522 Hours - J. Caten updated A.D.A. M. Levine on case status / subpoenas.
December 4, 2021
0930 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to a list of 911 callers and left voicemails if the inbox was not full.
December 6, 2021
0900 Hours - Meeting Cancelled with Command Staff.
1148 Hours - J. Caten asked Suraya of Harris County Medical Corps if she is ready to provide a statement.
1152 Hours - EMT Suraya Asif of Harris County Medical Corps decided she does not want to give a statement at
this time and will reach out when she is ready.
1430 Hours - Unified Command contacted M. Barrow's office phone.
December 7, 2021
0800 Hours - M. Barrow returned the phone call to Unified Command to get no answer.
0847 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Scott Ma of FBI again.
0900 Hours - M. Barrow and J. Caten met with Commander K. Deese for case updates.
0921 Hours - A.D.A. M. Levine forwarded a tip to the DA's Office from a "Former Travis Scott Collaborator" -
(E-Mail ).
1000 Hours - M. Barrow received GJS records from Harris County Medical Corps.
1004 - Lawrence Potier of FBI responded to J. Caten.
1044 Hours - J. Caten reached out to TrasK House for a contact to John McGuire.
1045 Hours - M. Barrow passed along other injured parties from Harris County Medical Corps records.
1152 Hours - Suraya Asif asked J. Caten when can she meet for a statement.
1342 Hours - J. Caten submitted a Photo ID for the photo lab to print 3 copies (similar to the one used with push
pins).
1344 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow had a phone conversation with John McGuire.
December 8, 2021
0837 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Live Nation Employees for Status Updates on GJS and Seyth Boardman's
lawyer.
0841 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Unified Command Attorneys.
0900 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow met with Command Staff for case updates and case direction.
1000 Hours - M. Brady was contacted by Kaleigh Demeter of the HCME Office that we are meeting for the ME's
Office next week for the autopsy / toxicology conclusion.
1018 Hours - Suraya Asif reached out to J. Caten about setting up an appointment for 12/09/21 to get a
statement.
1048 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Kaleigh Demeter of the M.E.'s Office to see if they want anything for the
following meeting next week for the decedent's autopsies / toxicology.
1058 Hours - J. Caten requested a GJS for Suraya Asif from A.D.A. M. Levine.
1250 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Medical Director of Harris County Emergency Corps Cameron Decker to set
up a meeting for the following week.
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1320 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to R. Neuer of Unified Command and they discussed what is needed for the
investigation.
1658 Hours - J. Caten spoke with A.D.A. M. Levine to discuss McGuire's statement and future subpoenas.
December 9, 2021
0846 Hours - M. Barrow has spoken with Clair Global and they are providing him where to send the subpoena.
0950 Hours - M. Barrow and J. Caten began watching Charlamagne Tha God with Travis Scott interview on
Youtube.
1100 Hours - M. Barrow and J. Caten interviewed Suraya Asif.
1400 Hours - M. Barrow and J. Caten spoke to Seyth's lawyers Andrew Laurie and Sydney Johnson.
1540 Hours - J. Caten communicated with L. Potier of the F.B.I. about going forward with video.
1645 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Levine about Seyth's attorneys. Levine will stay in contact with them going
forward.
December 10, 2021
1050 Hours - Sergeant reached out to Seanna McCarti for an interview. She did not respond.
December 11, 2021
1200 Hours - M. Barrow received a document production from Live Nation attorneys, M. Bosworth. The production
consists of several of the contracts made with entities and suppliers for the festival.
December 12, 2021
1400 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Leo Vanegas of Paradocs.
December 13, 2021
0900 Hours - M. Barrow sent a GJ Subpoena to Clair Global.
1130 Hours - J. Caten interviewed anonymous person that claimed to provide insight to the situation. The
individual claimed to know Travis Scott and John McGuire. The interview was audio recorded and the caller called
from number
1400 Hours - M. Barrow confirmed a meeting with Apple Inc. for December 14, 2021.
1448 Hours - Cameron Decker of Harris County Medical Corps confirmed an appointment to meet with M. Barrow
and J. Caten on December 16, 2021.
1733 Hours - Agent S. Ma of F.B.I. provided reasons that the bureau was not going to assist the Houston Police
Department in the investigation. J. Caten forwarded this information to the proper chain of command.
December 14, 2021
0952 Hours - J. Caten edited and submitted Supplement #0042.
1244 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Attorney Andrew P. Stevens representing the Jurinek's family. He requested
Jurinek's phone. J. Caten spoke with Andrew P. Stevens and stated he would have to send it to the nearest police
department with a property room in order for him to receive the property. Attorney Stevens stated he would
respond to J. Caten's request.
1400 Hours - M. Barrow interviewed Apple Producer Lee Lodge over zoom interview with Lawyers.
December 15, 2021
Stage 2 shows ended at 2030 hours, which was 30 minutes before the Travis Scott Stage 1 performance
would begin its set.
Direct proximity of Stage 2 to Stage 1 likely filled General Admission Quadrant 1 and General Admission
Quadrant 3 faster than the others.
Patrons overran secured areas such as the media section, barricade walkways, handicapped section, and
platforms containing towers, which subsequently caused a delay in event staff's response and event staff
removing other patrons out of dangerous, overcrowded sections to safety.
Communication equipment did not facilitate clear communication for medical, security, and production.
Confusion and delays in communication of 911 calls. (Example: victim's location, simultaneous incidents
occurring, calls being duped).
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) did not clearly indicate communications between entities and direction for
show stoppage (example: Brent Silberstein stated he did not know why the EOP listed him as a person with show
stopping power).
A possible lack of carnival rides and carnival games usage during Travis Scott's show.
Alcohol sales shutting down at 2100 hours increased the show viewing due to patrons not waiting in lines to
purchase more beverages
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6.) Case Disposition:
*********
CASE DISPOSITION: (Mark Only One Category)
All categories include Adults and Juveniles Arrested or Referred
[ ] Arrested and Charged In This Case*
[ ] Arrested and Charged In Other Cases* (Suspect will not to be charged in this case)
[ ] Lack of Prosecution by D.A. For Non-Evidentiary Reason**
[ ] Lack of Prosecution by Complainant**
[ ] Death of Defendant
[ ] Unfounded (Incident did not occur)
[ ] Inactive - No Further Leads
[ ] Inactive - Arrest Warrant Filed
[X] Inactive - Pending Grand Jury Referral
[ ] Inactive - Pending Lab Analysis
[ ] Closed by Investigation (Only for cases titled Investigation)
[ ] Closed by Seizure of Money
[ ] Closed by Seizure of Vehicle
[ ] Closed by Referring to Outside Agency ___________
[ ] Case Open and Active
[ ] Case Transferred to Another Division ___________
[ ] Other: _______________________________
[ ] Exceptional Clearances: _______________________________
*************
[End of Supplement]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0058 06/13/2022 13:25
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/14/2022
Approval Time
08:48:12
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Interview with Marty Wallgren
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Date: 06/08/2022
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
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Narrative
Interview with Marty Wallgren
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Date: 06/08/2022
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
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Introduction
During this investigation we were made aware of a company called B3 Risk Solutions which is owned and
operated by Seyth Boardman. The company is a security consulting firm that specializes and plans and staffing
for large events. As it has been revealed, this company was hired by Live Nation / Scoremore to Direct the
security for Astroworld 2021. Through Live Nation documents we found that there were a few others who fell
under the B3 Risk Solutions umbrella such as, Shawna Boardman, Matt Eyer, and Marty Wallgren. It was not until
our brief interview with Seyth Boardman that we learned with more context what duties these individuals
peformed during the festival. Marty was given higher priority as it was revealed by Seyth that he played a role
during some of the critical moments that took place towards the end of the show. We sought an interview with
Marty through his attorney, Charles Flood. The interivew was conducted via zoom link scheduled for 06/08/2022
at 1500 hrs. The interview was recording and a copy of the interview will be kept with the case file. The following is
a summary of our interview with Marty Wallgren:
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Marty Wallgren
Marty stated that he is employed by B3 Risk Solutions, and he works with Live Nation. He stated that he has been
with B3 since 2016.
The Planning
He stated that the planning for Astroworld took place in 2020 but due to the Pandemic, the plans and design for
this Astroworld festival were not set to happen until 2021. He stated that they (B3) held meetings with Scoremore
Producers early on to determine if they would be using their services for this event. Next, they held several
coordinating meetings talking about the stage set up, gates, and general logistics. As the festival grew closer, he
was aware of several meetings that took place over zoom coordinating with Police, Fire, Producers, and Festival
Management to review and approve the plans for the concert. He stated that he was not privy to those meetings,
and they would have been attended by Seyth Boardman.
In terms of his role and title for the Astroworld Festival, he stated that he was the Interior Manager of Security,
Shawna Boardman was the Exterior Manager of Security, and Seyth was the overall Security Director.
He stated that he has been a part of Travis Scott shows since 2019. He stated that in 2019, Travis fired his
security staff when he still had two shows remaining on his schedule. That was when B3 was brought on and
began working Travis Scott events. He stated that he has become familiar with Travis Scott's organization.
Excluding this Astroworld Festival, I asked him how his experience has been with the Travis Scott camp in terms
of security. He stated that it has been "painful". As context, Marty stated how he remembered when Travis was
just getting his career started. He described how Travis created a chaotic atmosphere with his shows,
encouraging people to "rage". He stated in those days, Travis would encourage and reward concert-attendees to
rage and make there way on stage. To those that did make it to the stage, they were often rewarded by Travis by
him giving them his shoes, or a piece of jewelry.
He stated that Travis' outlook began to change in 2019 when he started dating one of the Jenner's. He stated it
was around that time when Travis fired his entire security after an event when a fan got onto the stage. He felt
there were a lot of contradictions with this outlook shift because publicly Travis would distance himself from that
kind of behavior he had done at previous shows. However, when a show was going and a crazy fan jumped the
barricade to get the stage and security would stop him, Travis would pause the show and tell security to let the fan
get to the stage.
He stated that this was also reflected in his conversations with the Travis Scott team when they would talk about
how they can't allow fans to get to the stage or get to Travis. But when the cameras were rolling it, all changed
and that type of behavior was still encouraged. Marty stated this kind of thing among other issues was very
frustrating and led to him not wanting to work any more Travis Scott Tours. Then he heard that there would be
Festivals featuring Travis which he ultimately agreed to work.
Marty elaborated further that he has worked larger shows and festivals and he did not observe the same kind of
problems that he sees at a Travis Scott show. He stated that some of these events would feature other singers,
but when Travis took the stage was when he would see an uptick in people being pulled from the crowd and
receiving medical attention. Of all the shows and genres, he has seen, he has never seen anything like the
environment that Travis Scott creates.
Expectations for the Festival
I asked Marty what his expectations were going into this show. He stated "mayhem". He stated that he was
fortunate for the knowledge he had about the type of atmosphere Travis's show generates and how this helped
him anticipate certain aspects and scenarios that might arise. He stated there was nothing that was specific to
Travis would have merited a show stoppage. He stated that stuck to the terms and circumstances outlined in the
EOP.
Hiring of Security Companies
I asked him who hired the security companies that staffed the event. He stated that the Companies were brought
on by Live nation/Scoremore but B3 was asked to consult on that decision. They would take into consideration if a
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company had bee used before, or if they were local to the area, and the budget. He stated as an example, CSC
Security. He felt like it was a good idea to hire and incorporate CSC into the place because they already work at
the venue and are familiar with the layout. Once all the companies were hired, he and others in B3 would decide
where to place all the personnel.
He described the conversations they had with Security companies and concerns about if they could hit the
personnel numbers they needed for the show. This was a struggle since during the pandemic there were hiring
shortages in general. This led to them breaking up the responsibility between several security companies to have
the numbers they needed.
Communication
He stated that he was carrying two radios during the day. He stated that he could pretty much get a hold of
anybody working the event, i.e., Security, Medical, Production. The channels were broken up so that he could
speak with individuals or groups. He stated that to speak with individual security guards, he would talk to a
dispatcher in the command post who would then relay instructions to the security guard. This was done because
his radio was not the same as the festival issued radios.
Marty described the command center where the B3 dispatch, Matt Eyer was stationed. He stated there were
Police, Fire, Medical, and Festival personnel. He stated that much of their communications ran through Matt Eyer
and were then distributed to the appropriate entity.
I talked to him about the potential criticism that could arise about the lack of radios amongst security personnel.
He stated that the festival provided a certain number of radios which were distributed amongst the security
supervisors. For this event, they tried to establish a security supervisor for every 8-10 security guards. There just
were not enough radios to go around to cover all the guards.
The Role of Security and Police
I asked him what the roles were for security and police. He stated that it differs upon which city they are in. He
stated that some cities have a very hands-off approach when it came to Police presence at concerts. He agreed
that the internal security would handle the crowd and the general occurrences in the festival venue whereas
Police would step in to enforce law and address criminal activity.
For this festival, the genre of music, and the performer, he preferred to have a heavy police presence. He stated
that the Travis Scott did not want to have a heavy police presence, but he could not speak to as why Travis felt
that way. He recalled participating in a meeting on the Wednesday the week of the concert. He stated that many
of the Chiefs were in the meeting, and all came to agreement as to what role the Police would play that day.
The Gate Rushes
I addressed the gate rushes. Marty agreed with me that the gate rushes were an expected event given the history
of the festival. He shared that the Travis Scott team has used footage from the gate rushes in the past as
promotional videos. He also commented on the SM post from Travis Scott appearing to encourage people to
sneak into the concert. These actions by the Travis Scott team were confusing to him because it made him
question the type of atmosphere that they were promoting. Even more puzzling to him was that a lot of the kids
who were rushing the gates had tickets to get into the venue.
When the various gate rushes were taking place, Marty stated he was mobile and attempting to respond to any
area where problems were occurring. He described some of the rushes that took place at main merchandise tent
and how some people were severely injured including someone whose arm appeared to break.
He stated that they tried to adjust the gate rushes prior to their occurrences. He would communicate with those
that were designated as "gate managers" as well as Shawna Boardman who was the Exterior Manager. They
made every attempt to communicate about areas where they saw people gathering to properly move resources.
He pointed out that expectations for some of the gate security was low given the fact that many of them were
working for minimum wage and were not incentivized to give their best effort once the crowds came rushing
through. He stated the advice he gave to these security guards was to do their job the best that they could but to
not put themselves in harms way.
I mentioned another one of the key criticisms surrounded the fact that the festival was not stopped because of the
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gate rushes which to many presented a major security risk. Marty stated that he was sure conversations were had
regarding that, however he was not a part of them. He shared his opinion that considering the gate rushes there
was an argument to made that the show should not have gone forward. He drew this conclusion mostly based on
the "anarchy" type attitude displayed by the concertgoers.
Summary of the Day Prior to Main Concert
He stated he drifted around the venue throughout the day. He described the day as hot and there were many who
were experiencing dehydration and other minor medical issues. He stated that he was also attending to the needs
of other artists at the festival. He described how many of the artists and their teams held certain expectations and
they had specific demands that he would push back on, such as not wanting to be searched.
Another issue that Marty noted was regarding the two stages and how they were used. He stated that he did not
think it was a good idea to operate only one stage at a time. For the early parts of the day, only Stage 2 was
holding performances and later it would be shut down entirely, giving way to Stage 1. He stated this was done
because Travis Scott wanted Stage 1 to be the big reveal and the key focus for later in the day when his show
was to take place. Marty stated that he voiced his concern to his B3 team about how this would cause some
uneven distribution of the crowd. He was not sure if any conversations like that was brought up to Travis Scott's
team or other producers.
I told Marty that the shutting down of Stage 2 and the diversion of the crowd onto a specific area in Stage 1 was
one of the causal factors in our investigation. I asked him if it was industry standard to manage the stages in this
manner. He stated that it was not industry standard based on his knowledge and experience. He stated that he
did not know of any other Festival that was dedicated to just one artist like this one. All the other ones he has
been a part of operated multiple stages simultaneously, offering options for crowd distribution.
Marty stated that in this case, nobody wanted to tell Travis no, or that it was a bad idea to set up the festival with
the stages like they were. He stated that Travis appeared to have surround himself with "yes men" and it was
difficult to convince him away from the big reveal which was his main stage and performance. Although he did not
voice this issue with anyone beyond his team, he stated that he was confident that Seyth would have brought it up
with someone.
Events During the Main Concert
Prior to the show start time, he stated that he positioned himself in front of the main stage, preparing for Travis to
take the stage. He stated that he brought water into the pit area to distribute to fans, he pulled security for Stage 2
and positioned them in areas around Stage 1, and he managed the needs of the Travis Scott team describing
them as very "needy". He also ensured that the medical staff was in place and ready to go.
Talking about the "needs" of the Travis Scott team, he stated that they asked him to change the route that Travis
was to take to the stage three minutes before the show, they asked for an additional security guard, and other
stuff that he felt were unnecessary changes.
Prior to the initiating of the countdown clock, he stated that concertgoers were already being pulled out of the
barricade. He stated that this was typical for Travis Scott concerts as the attendees would already be hot,
dehydrated, and fatigue due to standing for a long time in anticipation for the show to begin.
When the show started, he described it has a "whirlwind" and an "all hands-on deck" situation. He stated that
everyone is working and pulling people over the barricades and getting them to where they needed to go. He
stated he could not recall what songs were playing at any given time because they were so busy. He recalled
hearing that Drake was about to take the stage and how Drake's team had a lot of demands that he had had to
deal with such as they did not want to be searched, and they wanted fifty or so backstage passes, and other
demands that were not feasible at the time according to Marty.
I talked to Marty about some specific incidents that took place during the show, and I wanted to see if he was
aware of them. First was the time Travis paused the show to point out a kid climbing in a tree. Marty stated that
that he recalled when that happened, but he did not have anyone near the area to respond to that. Next, I told him
about the media section where the crane arm camera was located and how it got overrun with people causing the
personnel their to call out in distress to Production. He stated that he was not made aware of that distress.
Synopsis
The information learned from our interview with Marty shed new light on the interactions that we knew took place
backstage near the audio tent. It was a previously held belief that the voice on the audio recording from backstage
was that of Bilal Joseph, arguing with first Seyth and then Marty. However, Marty indicated that the person he
was primarily arguing with was the other unknown Black Male who he stated was an associate of Travis Scott.
Therefore it has been determined that while Bilal Joseph may have known some information relative to the
situation and the need for the show to end, it would appear that the information was filtered to him by this other
individual.
Following our interview with Marty, his attorney C. Flood e-mailed me Social Media photo in which he said the
unknown male was featured alongside Travis Scott and some other individuals. I copied the photo and sent it to
attorney K. Schaffer and asked him to identify the person and make arrangments for an interview with us. I also
followed up with attorney J. Sutton who represents John Jennell of Live Nation, and requested an interview with
him.
We have presented information regarding this case to ADA J. Lietner who will be accompanying ADA M. Levine
and us for a pending Grand Jury presentation. More details to follow.
End of Supplement.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0059 06/16/2022 10:22
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/16/2022
Approval Time
13:22:58
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Narrative
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
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HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) Introduction
2.) Case Follow Up
3.) Disk 1F Damaged
4.) Disk 1H
5.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued...
1.) Introduction:
This Supplement is to document the continuance of this investigation via follow up. In order to go in order with the
information that I have provided, please refer to Payroll # in order starting from Supplement #33.
2.) Case Follow Up:
M. Barrow and I interviewed Marty Wallgren (Refer to Supplement #58). We provided the current ORI to A.D.A. J.
Leitner. We have been requesting the text messages from Reece Wheeler to Shawna Boardman. We have a
meeting setup with Attorney Chris Davis to discuss Mackenzie Pagan's statement (06/17/22). We are working with
Attorney Kent Shaffer to get a statement from the male Marty Wallgren believes he interacted with after receiving
a photo of the male from his Attorney Charles Flood.
3.) Disk 1F Damaged:
As I was transferring audio files from Disks to the External Harddrive, I notified Disk 1F would not play. I checked
the disk and saw that it had a crack on it. I tried cleaning the disk with water and a cloth. I placed the disk in
multiple drives and it would not work. On June 9, 2022, I took the disk to:
Houston, TX
I requested the RCFL to take a look at the disk. Scott Ma took the disk back and they checked. Mr. Ma later
returned and stated the disk is damaged and that they were unable to remove the data from it.
The disk contained
Brent Silberstein
Hilgert's Friends
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Lt. L. Menendez
Brad Weiss
Julian Cassady
Steve Drymalski
Joe Sanchez
Amber Winner
Scoremore Attorneys
Hilgert's Friends and Lt. L. Menendez were saved elsewhere before this occurred.
Therefore:
Brent Silberstein
Brad Weiss
Julian Cassady
Steve Drymalski
Joe Sanchez
Amber Winner
Scoremore Attorneys
Cannot be recovered. Refer to previous Supplements for a synopsis as to what was said. If there are additional
questions from those recordings, please reach out to their attorneys. The damaged disk will be kept in with the
case file.
4.) Disk 1H:
Disk 1H contains:
AJ Melino Phone Conversation
Hector Garcia Phone Conversation
Valleje Phone Conversation
Wagner Follow Up
Zach Villafauna Interview
5.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued...
June 8, 2022
0949 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Lt. Menendez that they are getting closer to completing the SIU blue back.
1133 Hours - Joe W. Bailey stated he is working to get the text messages.
1724 Hours - Attorney Charles Flood provided a photo and stated:
"The individual wearing the blue shorts in this photos is the "short black male with chin strap beard" that Mr.
Wallgren identified.
This photo is from Mr. Scott's instagram"
Photo is attached to Case File
1728 Hours - Attorney Johnny Sutton spoke to M. Barrow about his client John Junnel.
1845 Hours - J. Caten sent the photo from Mr. Flood to A.D.A. Levine. He stated to reach out to Attorney Kent
Shaffer to see if he could be identified.
June 9, 2022
0934 Hours - M. Barrow asked about the male to Attorney Kent Shaffer and Mr. Shaffer stated he would get back
to us.
0936 Hours - M. Barrow sent some questions that he would like answered from Mr. Junnel to his Attorney Johhny
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Sutton.
1200 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow provided A.D.A. J. Leitner with a copy of the this ORI.
1235 Hours - Johnny Sutton told M. Barrow that he would be in touch.
June 13, 2022
1300 Hours - J. Caten asked Attorney Joe Bailey about the text messages again. He stated he would call the
lawyer and ask.
June 15, 2022
0900 Hours - M. Barrow met with Command Staff for case briefings.
1700 Hours - Attorney Chris Davis stated we could have a phone conversation about his client Mackenzie Pagan
Friday (06/17/22 at 1000 hours).
[End of Supplement]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0060 06/23/2022 13:11
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
VACA, T L / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
VACA, T L / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/23/2022
Approval Time
13:12:15
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Investigative Supplement
Authored by: T. Vaca
Narrative
Introduction:
I, Detective T. Vaca, Payroll # assigned to Homicide Division - Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was
assigned to assist with the investigation into the Travis Scott Event on November 10, 2021.
I was instructed to make contact with all officers that were working the event on November 5, 2021. I was given a
list of questions to ask each officer that was contacted. The following are the questions I was provided:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
8.Did you administer Narcan?
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer McWhinney was assigned to work the event as an extra job from 1030 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0030 hrs. on
11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer McWhinney's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer McWhinney was assigned to the left side of the main stage.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer McWhinney was working with Southeast CST officers and Lt. Cruz.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer McWhinney was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer McWhinney was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer McWhinney did render aid to a male at the event. Officer stated he and other officers were notified there
people dead in the crowd. Officer and others on his squad made their way through the crowd of people, where
they found a female and male down. Officer observed unknown persons performing chest compressions on the
male and female. Officer assisted medical staff with moving the female to a stretcher and to the medical tent for
treatment. Officer was informed there were more people injured and returned to the area. Officer found two
males down and observed chest compressions being performed. Officer observed citizens rendering aid to one of
the males and another (unknown) officer performing chest compressions on the other male. Officer stated there
was a black male performing CPR on the larger male, while a female was checking for his pulse on his hand, and
another male was checking his femoral artery area for a pulse. Officer observed the black male was getting tired
from doing chest compressions and switched out with him. Officer began performing chest compressions on the
male, while other officers from his squad kept the crowd away. Officer continued chest compressions until
medical staff arrived and then assisted in transporting the male for medical treatment. Officer described the male
that he rendered aid to as very large, possibly 400 pounds, and Hispanic. Officer stated it was one of the people
that passed away at the event. Officer returned to the area and found the concert had been shut down and
people were leaving.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
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Officer did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer did not record anything on his personal device and did not send or receive anything in regards to this
incident.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer had nothing further to offer in regards to important information to aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Lt. Meeler was assigned to work the event as an extra job at the event from 0600 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0030 hrs. on
11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Lt. Meeler's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Lt. Meeler was assigned to the main stage, right side, area to provide security for the stage. He described his
position to be towards the back of the stage, and when facing away from the stage, to the right side.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Lt. Meeler had seven or eight officers assigned to work with him, but was unsure of their names.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Lt. Meeler was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Lt. Meeler was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Lt. Meeler did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
No answer...left voicemail
Date of Contact: 11/12/21
Name: Matthew Barboza
Rank: Unknown
Agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office
Phone:
Duty Hours: Unknown
Regular Days Off: Unknown
No Answer...left voicemail.
Date of Contact: 11/12/21
Name: Amy Blackwelder
Rank: Deputy - Specialist
Agency: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Phone:
Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Deputy Blackwelder was assigned to work the event as an extra job from 0600 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 1700 hrs. on
11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Deputy Blackwelder's regular duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Deputy Blackwelder was assigned to the parking lots.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Deputy Blackwelder was working with other county mounted deputies.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Deputy Blackwelder was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Deputy Blackwelder did activate her body worn camera once, in the morning when people began rushing the gate.
Deputy Blackwelder did not activate it for the rest of the event.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Deputy Blackwelder did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Deputy Blackwelder did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Deputy Blackwelder did not record anything on her personal device and did not send/receive anything regarding
the incident on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Deputy Blackwelder did not have any important information to add to the investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Sgt. Carrizales was assigned to work the event as an extra job from
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Sgt. Carrizales regular duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Sgt. Carrizales was assigned to the Green lot.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Sgt. Carrizales was working with other county mounted deputies.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Sgt. Carrizales was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Sgt. Carrizales did not activate his body worn camera at any time during the assignment.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Sgt. Carrizales did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Sgt. Carrizales did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Sgt. Carrizales did not record anything on his personal device and did not send/receive anything regarding the
incident on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Sgt. Carrizales did not have any important information to add to the investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Meola was assigned to work the event on duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/5/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/6/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Meola's regular duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Meola was assigned to stage 2 and then moved to stage 1, after the beginning of the Travis Scott
performance.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Meola did not remember who he was working with during the event.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Meola was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Meola did not activate his body worn camera at any time during the assignment.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Meola did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Meola did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Meola did not record anything on his personal device and did not send/receive anything regarding the
incident on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Meola did not have any important information to add to the investigation.
Date of Contact: 11/12/21
Name: Chase Stivers
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Phone:
Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
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I made contact with Officer Stivers over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Stivers
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Stivers was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Stivers regular duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Stivers was assigned to work stage 2 earlier during the day and then moved to stage 1 during the Travis
Scott concert. Officer Stivers was assigned towards the front left side of stage 1 and then moved to the back of
stage 1 because people were jumping fences from behind stage 1.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Stivers was working with other officers that he did not know. Officer Stivers was assigned to Field Force
#3 - Squad 3.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Stivers was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Stivers activated his body worn camera a few times, when dealing with people that were jumping the
fences.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Stivers did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Stivers did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Stivers took some photos and recorded a video that he sent to his wife. Officer Stivers later emailed the
video and photos to my city email address and they were saved to this case file.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Stivers did not have anything to add to his statement that he believed was important to the investigation.
I made contact with Sergeant Gonzales over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained
the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Sergeant
Gonzales answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following
were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Sergeant Gonzales was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Sergeant Gonzales regular duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Sergeant Gonzales was assigned to the left side of stage 2 and then moved to stage 1 when Travis Scott started
his performance.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Sergeant Gonzales was working with other officers from Field Force 3 Squad 4.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Sergeant Gonzales was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Sergeant Gonzales did activate his body worn camera while working the event.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Sergeant Gonzales did not render aid or help anyone while at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Sergeant Gonzales did not administer Narcan during the event.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Sergeant Gonzales took some photos on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Sergeant Gonzales did not have anything to add that he believed may help with this investigation.
Called got no answer...left voicemail...attempted to contact again on 12/7/21 @ 4:19 p.m...no answer...left
voicemail.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Gilliam was assigned to work the event on-duty at the event from 1000 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on
11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Gilliam's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Gilliam was assigned to stage 2 and then moved to stage 1 when Travis Scott's performance began.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Gilliam worked with Sergeant Gonazles during the event.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Gilliam was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Gilliam was not sure, but believed he did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Gilliam did not render aid or help anyone while at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Gilliam did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Gilliam did not record or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Gilliam did not have anything further to add, that would aid in this investigation.
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1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Mata was assigned to work the event on-duty at the event from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on
11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Mata's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Mata was assigned to stage 2 and then moved to stage 1 when Travis Scott's performance began.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Mata worked with Sergeant Gonazles during the event.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Mata was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Mata was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Mata did not render aid or help anyone while at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Mata did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Mata did not record or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Mata did not have anything further to add, that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Portillo was assigned to work the event on-duty at the event from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on
11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Portillo's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Portillo was assigned to stage 2 then to main stage front of stage left side.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Portillo stated he worked for Sergeant Gonzalez at the event.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Portillo was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Portillo did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Portillo did not render aid, help anyone, or witness any first aid/CPR being performed at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Portillo did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Portillo did not record or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Portillo did not have anything further to add, that would aid in this investigation.
I made contact with Officer Kyle over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Kyle
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Kyle was assigned to work the event on-duty from
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Kyle's duty hours were 0700 hrs. to 1500 hrs. with Friday and Saturday off.
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Kyle was assigned to the merchandise area/entrance area till just before 2100 hrs., then moved to the
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periphery of the main stage area. Officer Kyle stated his squad was just outside of the crowd.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Kyle worked with other Clear Lake Patrol officers.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Kyle was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Kyle did activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Kyle stated around 2130 hrs. they began receiving reports that people were going down in the crowd and
getting trampled. Officer Kyle's squad tried to make their way to the people getting trampled, but were unable to
get through the crowd. They were told a young girl was pulled out to the side and needed help. They found the
young girl and observed a female citizen performing CPR on the young girl. When they made contact with the
young female, Officer Kyle observed the female's lips turning blue. Sergeant Maldonado picked up the female
and they (squad) ran with Sergeant Maldonado to the medical tent with the young female. Once they arrived at
the medical tent, medics began rendering aid to the female. A few minutes later a commander told his squad to
provide security for the medics and they remained at the medical tent.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Kyle did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Kyle sent a short video clip when the concert began to his wife to show her the size of the crowd.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Kyle did not provide any further information he believed would aid this investigation.
I made contact with Officer Yzquierdo over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer
Yzquierdo answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following
were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Yzquierdo was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Yzquierdo's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Yzquierdo stated he worked all over the event and did not specify a single location.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Yzquierdo worked with Sergeant Maldonado and other Clear Lake Patrol officers.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Yzquierdo was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Yzquierdo stated he did activate his body worn camera, but it died around 1700 hrs. on 11/05/21.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Yzquierdo and his squad were notified that people were being trampled in the crowd. They tried to get into
the crowd, but could not get through the crowd and backed off. They were told there was a female down and
directed towards the female. Officer Yzquierdo stated the female was found behind a camera guy, about one
hundred yards from the crowd. Officer Yzquierdo observed a black female that claimed to be a nurse performing
CPR on the female. The female that was performing CPR told officers she could not find a pulse on the female.
Sergeant Maldonado then picked up the female and carried her to the aid station. Officer Yzquierdo assisted with
helping Sergeant Maldonado get through the people to the aid station.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Yzquierdo did not administer Narcan.
I made contact with Officer Garibay over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer
Garibay answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following
were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Garibay was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 2300 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Garibay's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Garibay was assigned to the merchandise area and front gate. Once the Travis Scott performance began,
they (his squad) moved to the main stage.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Garibay worked with Sergeant Maldonado and other Clear Lake Patrol officers.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Garibay was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Garibay stated he did activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Garibay and his squad were notified that a female needed medical help. Officer Garibay and his squad
located the female. Sergeant Maldonado picked up the female and began carrying her to the medical tent.
Officer Garibay was going with Sergeant Maldonado when he was notified that a boy needed medical help.
Officer Garibay tried to locate the boy, but the boy had already been taken to the medical tent by someone else.
Officer Garibay returned to his squad and stayed at the medical tent till the end.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Sergeant Mock was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1100 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Sergeant Mock's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Sergeant Mock was assigned to the merchandise area, but never made it there. Sergeant Mock spent most of his
time behind stage 2, near an apartment complex, watching a fence line for people jumping the fences. Sergeant
Mock stated when the Travis Scott performance began, they moved to the main stage area, behind the stage
because the fences were being knocked down. Sergeant Mock stated they went back there to keep the crowds
from rushing into the park.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Sergeant Mock could not remember what lieutenant he was working for, because he was with another field force
because there was only one lieutenant for them both.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Sergeant Mock was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Sergeant Mock was activated his body worn camera earlier in the day, dealing with people jumping the fence, but
it was dead when the incident occurred.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Sergeant Mock did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
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Sergeant Mock did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Sergeant Mock did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Sergeant Mock did not have any additional information he believed would aid in the investigation.
Date of Contact: 11/15/21
Name: Alfredo Loredo
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Phone:
Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
I made contact with Officer Loredo over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Loredo
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
11.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Loredo was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
12.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Loredo's duty hours were
13.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Loredo was assigned to the Yellow lot and stage 2.
14.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Loredo worked for Sergeant Mock.
15.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Loredo was not wearing a body worn camera.
16.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Loredo was not wearing a body worn camera.
17.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Loredo did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
18.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Loredo did not administer Narcan.
.
19.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
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Officer Loredo did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
20.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Loredo did not have any additional information he believed would aid in the investigation.
I made contact with Officer Diaz over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Diaz
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Diaz was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Diaz's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Diaz was assigned to the entrance area, but also responded to people jumping fences.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Diaz worked for Sergeant Mock.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Diaz was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Diaz was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Diaz did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Diaz did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Diaz did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
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investigation?
Officer Diaz did not have any additional information he believed would aid in the investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Medina was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1500 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 2300 hrs.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Medina's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Medina was assigned to roam the perimeter and worked the merchandise area.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Medina worked for Sergeant Mock.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Medina was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Medina was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Medina did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Medina did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Medina did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Medina did not have any additional information he believed would aid in the investigation.
I made contact with Officer Ramos over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Ramos
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Ramos was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Ramos' duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Ramos was assigned to roam the property, until the VIP area fences got knocked down. Then Officer
Ramos and her squad moved to the VIP area and were there till the end.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Ramos worked for Sergeant Mock.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Ramos was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Ramos was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Ramos did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Ramos did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Ramos did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Ramos did not have any additional information he believed would aid in the investigation.
Date of Contact: 11/15/21
Name: Muhammad Shaikh
Rank: Police Officer
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Agency: Houston Police Department
Phone:
Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
I made contact with Officer Shaikh over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Shaikh
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Shaikh was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Shaikh's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Shaikh was assigned to roam the property and provide help where needed, but spent the majority of the
time near the Harris County annex building.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Shaikh worked for Sergeant Mock.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Shaikh was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Shaikh was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Shaikh did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Shaikh did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Shaikh did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Shaikh stated as his squad and other squads were moving towards the back, during the chaos, a female
told his squad that her boyfriend was under the crowd and dead. They continued on to the back of fence area to
deal with people jumping fences. That happened around 30 to 40 minutes after the concert had started.
Date of Contact: 11/15/21
Name: Jordan Walker
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Phone:
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Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
I made contact with Officer Walker over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Walker
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Walker was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Walker's duty hours were 2000 hrs. to 0600 hrs. with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday off.
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Walker was assigned to the VIP gate.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Walker worked for Sergeant Mock.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Walker was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Walker was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Walker did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Walker did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Walker did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Walker did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Prevost was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1100 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Prevost's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Prevost was assigned to work merchandise tents, but roamed the property as well. Officer Prevost dealt
with people jumping gates and ended up by the annex building dealing.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Prevost worked for Sergeant Mock.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Prevost was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Prevost was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Prevost did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Prevost did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Prevost did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Prevost did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Ku was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Ku's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Ku was assigned to work the Teal lot as a rover unit.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Ku worked with other Eastside Patrol officers and Sergeant Gorse.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Ku was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Ku did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Ku did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Ku did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Ku did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Ku did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Cummings was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 2230 hrs. 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Cummings's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Cummings was assigned to work Murworth near the practice field.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Cummings worked with Sergeant Gorse.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Cummings was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Cummings did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Cummings did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Cummings did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Cummings did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Cummings did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Centeno was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Centeno's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Centeno was assigned to work as a rover unit, but got stuck behind stage 2.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Centeno worked with Sergeant Gorse.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Centeno was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Centeno did not activate her body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Centeno did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Centeno did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Centeno did not record anything or send/receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Centeno did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Gonzalez was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Gonzalez's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Gonzalez was assigned to the VIP gate.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Gonzalez worked with Sergeant Gorse.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Gonzalez was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Gonzalez did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Gonzalez did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Gonzalez did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Gonzalez recorded some of the people on stage, from the back stage area.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Gonzalez did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Valdez was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0030 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Valdez's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Valdez was assigned inside the gate near Murworth and Lantern Point.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Valdez worked with Sergeant Gorse.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Valdez was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Valdez did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Valdez did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Valdez did not administer Narcan.
.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Valdez did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Valdez did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Garza was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Garza's duty hours were
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3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Garza was assigned to the Yellow lot.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Garza worked on Field Force 4 Squad 4. Officer Garza did not know the officers he worked with during the
event.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Garza was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Garza activated his body worn camera once during the event.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Garza did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Garza did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Garza did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Garza did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Larios was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to the end of the event on
11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Larios's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Larios was assigned to Westridge and Kirby, but then moved to Murworth and Lantern Point during the
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Travis Scott performance.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Larios worked for Sergeant Vo.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Larios was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Larios activated her body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Larios did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Larios did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Larios did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Larios did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
Date of Contact: 11/15/21
Name: Ruby Estrada
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Phone:
Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
I made contact with Officer Estrada over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer
Estrada answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following
were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Estrada was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Estrada's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Estrada was assigned to a street outside of the property.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Estrada worked for Sergeant Nguyen.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
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Officer Estrada was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Estrada did not activate her body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Estrada did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Estrada did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Estrada did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Estrada did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Santos was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Santos's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Santos was assigned to Murworth and Lantern Point outside the perimeter and then moved inside right
before the Travis Scott performance near the large inflatable head.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Santos worked for Sergeant Vo.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Santos was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Perez was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1100 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Perez's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Perez was assigned to Westridge and Kirby, on the perimeter, until the concert shut down and then moved
inside to help people leave.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Perez worked for Sergeant Vo.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Perez was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Perez activated his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Perez did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
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8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Perez did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Perez did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Perez did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Blair was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Blair's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Blair was assigned to Westridge and Kirby, but then moved to Murworth and Lantern Point during the
Travis Scott performance.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Blair worked for Sergeant Vo.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Blair was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Blair did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Blair did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Blair did not administer Narcan.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Weido was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1130 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Weido's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Weido was assigned outside most of the time, but towards the concert time ended up inside near the big
head and entrance.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Weido worked for Sergeant Vo.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Weido was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Weido did not activate her body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Weido did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Weido did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Weido did not record anything or send/receive anything with her personal device.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Datu was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Datu's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Datu was assigned to Westridge and then moved to the main intersection behind Travis Scott inflatable
head.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Datu worked for Sergeant Vo.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Datu was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Datu did activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Datu did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Datu did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Datu did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Datu did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
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Date of Contact: 11/15/21
Name: Alisa Smith
Rank: Lieutenant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Phone:
Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
No answer...left voicemail..Lt. Menendez handled.
Date of Contact: 11/15/21
Name: Jordan Campise
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Phone:
Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
I made contact with Sergeant Campise over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained
the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Sergeant
Campise answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following
were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Sergeant Campise was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Sergeant Campise's duty hours were 0700 hrs. to 1500 hrs. with Saturday and Sunday off.
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Sergeant Campise was assigned to the outside perimeter the entire time.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Sergeant Campise worked for Lieutenant Smith.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Sergeant Campise was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Sergeant Campise did activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Sergeant Campise did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Sergeant Campise did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Sergeant Campise did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Carter was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Carter's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Carter was assigned outside the fence to a gate, but could not remember what street or gate.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Carter could not remember who he was working with or for during the event.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Carter was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Carter did activate his body worn camera because he arrested someone for public intoxication.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Carter did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Carter did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Carter did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Carter did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
Date of Contact: 11/15/21
Name: Luz Gama
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Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Phone:
Duty Hours:
Regular Days Off:
No answer...no voicemail...sent text message on 11/15/21 at 1812 hrs...attempted to contact again on
12/10/21...no answer...no voicemail...sent text message at 1114 hrs.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Rodriguez was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Rodriguez's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Rodriguez was assigned to work outside perimeter.
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4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Rodriguez worked with Officer Lafon
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Rodriguez was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Rodriguez did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Rodriguez did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Rodriguez did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Rodriguez did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Rodriguez did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Lafon was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Lafon's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Lafon was assigned to work outside perimeter and assist with traffic control.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Lafon worked for Sergeants Campise and Gromyko.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
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Officer Lafon was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Lafon did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Lafon did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Lafon did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Lafon did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Lafon did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Sergeant Gromyko was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Sergeant Gromyko's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Sergeant Gromyko was assigned to work outside perimeter with his field force at Westridge and Kirby.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Sergeant Gromyko worked with Lt. A. Smith.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Sergeant Gromyko was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Sergeant Gromyko did not activate his body worn camera.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Sergeant Lefler was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0530 hrs. to 1330 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Sergeant Lefler's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Sergeant Lefler was assigned to supervise the MRT units and was not at a fixed post assignment.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Sergeant Lefler supervised the mobility service officers assigned to various intersections for traffic control.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Sergeant Lefler was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Sergeant Lefler was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Sergeant Lefler did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
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8.Did you administer Narcan?
Sergeant Lefler did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Sergeant Lefler did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Sergeant Lefler did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Rodriguez was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0630 hrs. to 1215 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Rodriguez's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Rodriguez was assigned to 610 Loop and Buffalo Speedway.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Rodriguez worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Rodriguez was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Rodriguez was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
MSO Rodriguez did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
MSO Rodriguez did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
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MSO Rodriguez did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
MSO Rodriguez did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Guerrero was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0630 hrs. to 1215 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Guerrero's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Guerrero was assigned to 610 Loop and Kirby.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Guerrero worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Guerrero was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Guerrero was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
MSO Guerrero did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
MSO Guerrero did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
MSO Guerrero did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
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MSO Guerrero did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Muse was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0630 hrs. to 1230 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Muse's duty hours were 0530 hrs. to 1330 hrs. with Saturday and Sunday off.
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Muse was assigned to 610 Loop and S. Main.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Muse worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Muse was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Muse was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
MSO Muse did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
MSO Guerrero did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
MSO Muse did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
MSO Muse did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Foulks was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0630 hrs. to 1245 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Foulks's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Foulks was assigned to 610 Loop and S. Main.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Foulks worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Foulks was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Foulks was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
MSO Foulks did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
MSO Foulks did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
MSO Foulks did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
MSO Foulks did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Laster-Roy was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0630 hrs. to 1230 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Laster-Roy's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Laster-Roy was assigned to Westridge and S. Main.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Laster-Roy worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Laster-Roy was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Laster-Roy was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
MSO Laster-Roy did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
MSO Laster-Roy did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
MSO Laster-Roy did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
MSO Laster-Roy did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Mendoza was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0900 hrs. to 1300 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Mendoza's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Mendoza was assigned to Westridge and S. Main.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Mendoza worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Mendoza was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Mendoza was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
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MSO Mendoza did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
MSO Mendoza did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
MSO Mendoza did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
MSO Mendoza did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Rothman was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0630 hrs. to 1230 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Rothman's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Rothman was assigned to Westridge and S. Main.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Rothman worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Rothman was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Rothman was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Robinson was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0530 hrs. to 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Robinson's duty hours were .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Robinson was assigned to Westridge and S. Main.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Robinson worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Robinson was not wearing a body worn camera.
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6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Robinson was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
MSO Robinson did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
MSO Robinson did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
MSO Robinson did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
MSO Robinson did not have any further information that would aid in this investigation.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
MSO Encinia was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0530 hrs. to 1330 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
MSO Encinia's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
MSO Encinia was assigned to Murworth and S. Main.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
MSO Encinia worked with other MRT units.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
MSO Encinia was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
MSO Encinia was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
I made contact with Sergeant Bailey over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Sergeant
Bailey answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were
his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Sergeant Bailey was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0600 hrs. to 2125 hrs. on 11/05/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
I made contact with Officer Smith over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Smith
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
I made contact with Officer Neilson over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer
Neilson answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following
were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Neilson was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0630 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0300 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
I made contact with Officer Scott over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Scott
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
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for the assignment?
Officer Scott was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0600 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0200 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Scott's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Scott was assigned to the command post.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Scott worked with other officers inside of the command post.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Scott was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Scott did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Scott did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Scott did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Scott did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Scott did not provide any further information he believed would aid this investigation.
I made contact with Officer Byrd over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Byrd
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Byrd was assigned to work the event on-duty from 0500 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0200 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
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Officer Byrd's duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Byrd was assigned to the command post.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Byrd worked with other officers inside of the command post.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Byrd was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Byrd did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Byrd did not render aid or help anyone at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Byrd did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Byrd did not record anything or send/receive anything with his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Byrd stated it was too large of a footprint to handle and that live nation did not take their recommendation.
Officer Byrd stated they had a zoom meeting with live nation prior to event and suggested live nation use
presidential fencing in certain areas, they agreed, and then did not actually put up the fencing. Officer Byrd stated
they met with live nation the Friday before the event and their plans were still not final. Officer Byrd stated Live
Nation kept changing plan and news reports said live nation had an emergency action plan, but HPD never saw
the plan.
I made contact with Officer Davis over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Davis
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
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for the assignment?
Officer Davis was assigned to work the event on-duty from1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Davis' duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Davis was assigned to the front of the main stage.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Davis worked with Sergeant and other officers.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Davis was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Davis did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Davis did not render aid or help anyone, but did see someone performing CPR on a person and cleared a
pathway for medics to get to the person.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Davis did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Davis did record some video on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Davis did not provide any further information he believed would aid this investigation.
I made contact with Officer over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer was assigned to work the event on-duty from1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
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Officer duty hours were
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer was assigned to the front of the main stage.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer worked with Sergeant and other officers.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer did not render aid or help anyone, but did try to get through the crowd to help people get out of the
crowd when Drake began his performance.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer did record some video on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer did not provide any further information he believed would aid this investigation.
I made contact with Officer Lopez over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Lopez
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Lopez was assigned to work the event on-duty from1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0030 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Lopez' duty hours were
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3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Lopez was assigned to the front of the main stage.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Lopez worked with Sergeant and other CRU officers.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Lopez was wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Officer Lopez did not activate his body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Lopez did not render aid or help anyone, but about 10 minutes after Drake started performing, Sgt.
was informed there people that needed help in the crowd. Officer Lopez' squad gathered together, moved
through the middle of the crowd and to the right. Officer Lopez helped pull four people from the crowd to safety
and his squad mates began performing CPR on two heavy set guys. Officer Lopez stated he helped keep the
crowd back while other squad mates performed CPR until medical arrived.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Officer Lopez did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Officer Lopez did not record and/or receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Officer Lopez did not provide any further information he believed would aid this investigation.
I made contact with Officer Peacock over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer
Peacock answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following
were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Officer Peacock was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1000 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Peacock's duty hours were
I made contact with Captain Clark over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Captain Clark
answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were his
responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Captain Clark was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1230 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0100 hrs. on 11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Captain Clark's regular HFD shift is
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
I made contact with Firefighter Prindiville over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained
the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Firefighter
Prindiville answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following
were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Firefighter Prindiville was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on
11/06/21.
I made contact with Firefighter Echegoyen over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I
explained the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation.
Firefighter Echegoyen answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file.
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The following were his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Firefighter Echegoyen was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on
11/06/21.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Firefighter Echegoyen's regular HFD shift is
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Firefighter Echegoyen was assigned to the Yellow lot, behind stage 2.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Firefighter Echegoyen worked with Captain R. Clark.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Firefighter Echegoyen was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Firefighter Echegoyen was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Firefighter Echegoyen did not render first aid or help anyone while at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Firefighter Echegoyen did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Firefighter Echegoyen did not record and/or receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Firefighter Echegoyen did not provide any further information he believed would aid this investigation.
I made contact with Firefighter Flores over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Firefighter
Flores answered the questions I had and the audio recording was later stored in this case file. The following were
his responses:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
Firefighter Flores was assigned to work the event on-duty from 1200 hrs. on 11/05/21 to 0000 hrs. on 11/06/21.
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2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Firefighter Flores' regular HFD shift is
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Firefighter Flores was assigned behind the main stage on the north side of the complex.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Firefighter Flores worked with Captain B. Moreno.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Firefighter Flores was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
Firefighter Flores was not wearing a body worn camera.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Firefighter Flores did not render first aid or help anyone while at the event.
8.Did you administer Narcan?
Firefighter Flores did not administer Narcan.
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident?
Firefighter Flores did not record and/or receive anything on his personal device.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Firefighter Flores did not provide any further information he believed would aid this investigation.
2021 Astroworld Fest 11-05-2021 11-05-2021 2100-2300 HEC028 (begin at 21:21:05 hrs.)
This video was recorded prior to 2000 hrs., which was prior to time of the incident. This video was not viewed.
Date:11/5/2021 10:12:52 PM
Officer: Unknown
Vehicle/Device: Shop48075
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 01:22:53
Badge #: N/A
Event Size: 3.81 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:10:e9-1986766000
This video was reviewed and it was found this video was not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 7:38:35 PM
Officer: Unknown
Vehicle/Device: Shop48075
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:42:31
Badge #: N/A
Event Size: 1.95 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:10:e9-1986717720
This video was reviewed and it was found this video was not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 6:06:03 PM
Officer: Unknown
Vehicle/Device: Shop48075
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 01:18:05
Badge #: N/A
Event Size: 3.59 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:10:e9-1986717719
This video was reviewed and it was found to be a recording of an unrelated incident.
Date:11/5/2021 5:09:05 PM
Officer: Unknown
Vehicle/Device: Shop48075
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:57:32
Badge #: N/A
Event Size: 2.64 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:10:e9-1986717718
This video was reviewed and it was found to be a recording of an unrelated incident.
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Date:11/5/2021 10:59:37 AM
Officer: Unknown
Vehicle/Device: Shop48075
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:32
Badge #: N/A
Event Size: 119.38 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:10:e9-1986694509
This video was reviewed and it was found to be a recording of an unrelated incident.
Date:11/5/2021 9:08:57 AM
Officer: Unknown
Vehicle/Device: Shop48075
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:57:46
Badge #: N/A
Event Size: 2.66 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:10:e9-1986685925
This video was reviewed and it was found to be a recording of an unrelated incident.
Date:11/5/2021 2:35:29 AM
Officer: Unknown
Vehicle/Device: Shop48075
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:09:52
Badge #: N/A
Event Size: 464.42 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:10:e9-1986591430
This video was reviewed and it was found to be a recording of an unrelated incident.
Date:11/5/2021 2:09:10 PM
Officer: Solis, Kristoper
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-125861
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:38
Badge #: #132784
Event Size: 95.74 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:eb:a5-19945703
This video was recorded prior to 2000 hrs., which was prior to time of the incident. This video was not viewed.
Date:11/5/2021 10:39:08 PM
Officer: Sulaiman, Olajide
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117512
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:09:17
Badge #: #140396
Event Size: 220.86 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:cb:08-39143496
This video was reviewed and it was found to be a recording of an unrelated incident.
Date:11/5/2021 8:04:08 PM
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Officer: Sulaiman, Olajide
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117512
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:24:38
Badge #: #
Event Size: 456.14 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:cb:08-39143495
This video was reviewed and it was found to be a recording of an unrelated incident.
Date:11/5/2021 7:09:45 PM
Officer: Sulaiman, Olajide
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117512
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:05:41
Badge #: #
Event Size: 127.78 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:cb:08-39143494
This video was recorded prior to the incident and is unrelated to this investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 6:43:53 PM
Officer: Sulaiman, Olajide
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117512
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:09
Badge #: #
Event Size: 143.20 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:cb:08-39143493
This video was recorded prior to the incident and is unrelated to this investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 6:27:26 PM
Officer: Sulaiman, Olajide
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117512
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:06:15
Badge #: #
Event Size: 130.26 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:cb:08-39143492
This video was recorded prior to the incident and is unrelated to this investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 9:21:05 AM
Officer: Teel, Thomas
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-050220
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:07:03
Badge #: #
Event Size: 196.72 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:c4:2c-129549890
This video was recorded prior to the incident and is unrelated to this investigation.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0061 06/23/2022 13:12
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
ALVARADO, N G / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
ALVARADO, N G / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/23/2022
Approval Time
13:12:47
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Investigation Homicide
1 Reliant Parkway
Incident # 1490724-21
November 5th, 2021
Authored by: Detective N. Alvarado
Narrative
Investigation Homicide
1 Reliant Parkway
Incident # 1490724-21
November 5th, 2021
Authored by: Detective N. Alvarado
Introductions:
On Monday, November 08, 2021, I Detective N. Alvarado, assigned to the Homicide Division- Special
Investigations Unit (SIU), had a meeting Lt. L. Menendez- Sierra, Sgt. M. Ynosencio, Squad 3 and Squad 4 in
regards to the Travis Astroworld mass casualty incident at 1 Reliant Parkway on November 05, 2021. I was
tasked with the identification of security guard that was treated on scene, but didn't speak to law enforcement.
Detective T. Vaca asked him what he remembers when he woke up in the medical tent. Joshua David Mitchell
stated that he does not remember getting to the tent. He stated that he was told he was carried and at some point
he got up and ran to the medical tent himself. Detective T. Vaca asked him if he remembers who was treating him.
Joshua David Mitchell stated that all he remembers was a white female, white coat, and white hair. Joshua David
Mitchell remembers coming to while at the tent, and medical staff is doing chest compressions on a child.
Joshua stated that he got up and took his IV off and told the staff to get the child on the bed. Joshua remembers
that the lady with the white hair told him that he needed to talk to them before he left. Joshua told them that they
had more issues to take care off, so he signed a release waver and went back with his team.
Joshua stated that he went back out and found one of his co-worker/supervisor bringing another one to medical,
so he assisted him. He said that he went back to help his other co-workers but that he was still dizzy. The next
thing he remember is being out in the parking lot sitting in their security vans.
When they left that night he went to his vehicle and searched for the medical staff at the event. I asked him why
he did that and Joshua David Mitchell stated that the nurse at the event told him that they needed to see him
again so he was trying to get in contact with them.
I asked him if he stayed in Houston, or when he came back up home. Joshua David Mitchell stated that he stayed
in Houston because they didn't know if they were going to be working the show. Joshua David Mitchell was on a
group text that told them at they were on standby, but eventually were told that he rest of the concert was
cancelled.
I asked him if planned on going to the hospital to get checked out. I asked him if he went to see a doctor after all
of this and he stated that he went and saw a friend who is a doctor. Joshua David Mitchell stated that that the
doctor stated that he they GHB and that the symptoms take about two weeks to get out of the system. Joshua
David Mitchell stated that they did test on him, but GHB is not something that they test for.
While talking Joshua was reminded by his lawyer that his Doctor friend also told him that he might have been
injected with a combination of GHB and meth.
Joshua David Mitchell stated that he heard that someone might have found a needle out there and found that it
had a trace amount of yellow substance on the needle. We asked him who found the needle and what they did
with it. Joshua David Mitchell did not know who found it or where it was at this time. Joshua David Mitchell's
lawyer said that they also had concern that the needle might have been infected with HIV.
I asked Joshua David Mitchell if he got a baseline test for possible contamination of HIV. Joshua stated that he
has not been able to get that done yet.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park?
5.Were you wearing a body-worn camera?
6.Did you activate your body-worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
7.Did you render an aid/help anyone while out there?
8.Did you administer any Narcan?
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
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Name: Martin, Kenneth
Rank: Deputy
Agency: Harris County Sheriff Office
On November 08, 2021, at approximately 1624 hours, I called Deputy Kenneth Martin on phone number on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Deputy Martin provided the following statements:
1.Deputy Martin was working the event in an extra job capacity. He was notified about the extra job from an online
Facebook Group, and the coordinator was Michael Sandoval. Deputy Martin extra job hours were from 1100 -
2400 hours.
2.Deputy Martin was off Friday and Saturday off.
3.Deputy Martin was assigned to stage 1, back Astroworld entrance were the celebrities entered.
4.Deputy Martin was working with Deputy Newsome and other officers but, he does not know any of their names.
5.Deputy Martin was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Deputy Martin did not activate his body-worn camera.
7.Deputy Martin did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Deputy Martin did not administer Narcan.
9.Deputy Martin did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important towards or may help in this
investigation? Deputy Martin stated that he observed as one male was receiving medical aid. Deputy Martin
stated that HPD (unknown who) was rendering at until Security and HFD took over. Deputy Martin stated that he
was by stage one when he observed others rendering aid to an unknown male.
***Officer's Notes Deputy Martin's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Mathieu, Torreione
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Independent School District Police
On November 08, 2021, at approximately 1717 hours, I called Officer Torreione Mathieu on phone number listed
on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
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explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Torreione Mathieu provided the following statements:
1.Officer Mathieu was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 1645 - 0030 hours.
2.Officer Mathieu's regular duty hours were 0830 to 1630 hours, with Saturday and Sunday off.
3.Officer Mathieu was assigned to the food truck area which was adjacent the purple lot and floated around the
grounds.
4.Officer Mathieu was working with HISD Officer Cirittedans.
5.Officer Mathieu was wearing not wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Mathieu did not activate his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Mathieu did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Officer Mathieu did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Mathieu did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Mathieu stated that there was a lot of people.
***Officer's Notes Officer Mathieu's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Mays, Kevin
Rank: Officer
Agency: Kemah Police Department
November 08, 2021 at 1737 hours phone line was busy.
November 10, 2021 at 1036 hours phone line was busy.
November 10, 2021 at 1422 hours phone line was busy
On November 10, 2021, at approximately 1505 hours, I called Officer Kevin Mays on phone number listed on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Officer Mays provided the following statements:
1.Officer Mays was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 1100 hours until 1700 hours.
2.Officer Mays' regular duty hours were 2300 to 0700 hours, with Sunday and Monday off.
3.Officer Mays was assigned to the inside food court, assisted in the green lot with the wave of people started to
come into the perimeter. Detained one suspect and then processed him in the purple lot until he left for the day.
4.Officer Mays was working Christopher Mitchell with Houston Police Department.
5.Officer Mays was not wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Mays did not activate his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Mays did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Officer Mays did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Mays did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Deputy Mays stated that the only thing that stood out him was a male asking him where the "Molly Man" was
located at. I asked him if he could describe the male. Officer Mays stated that the male was Hispanic, tall about
5'10", glasses, black Travis Scott shirt, and was in the yellow lot when he talked to him around 1230 pm. did not
see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Deputy Mays' phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: McLean, Clement
Rank: Police Officer
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Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
On November 08, 2021, at approximately 1738 hours, I called Officer Clement McLean on phone number listed on
the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer McLean provided the following statements:
1.Officer McLean was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 1400 hours until 0600 hours.
2.Officer McLean's regular duty hours were 1200 to 2200 hours, with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday off.
3.Officer McLean was in the parking lot of the command post and assisted with charges, report for individuals
arrested for trespassing.
4.Officer McLean was working with Sgt. D. Caseras and Officer S. Reed.
5.Officer McLean was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer McLean activated his body-worn camera during the contact with the prisoners and will have multiple
BWC videos.
7.Officer McLean did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Officer McLean did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer McLean did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer McLean did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer McLean's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: McLean, Vashawnda
Rank: Police Lieutenant
Agency: Houston Police Department
BWC: Unknown
Narcan: Unknown
On November 08, 2021 at 1751 hours I contacted Police Lieutenant Vashawnda Mclean and asked if she could
answer some questions in regards to the Travis Scott, Astroworld incident. Lt. Mclean stated that she did not want
to give a statement until talking to the Houston Police Officer's Union first.
***Officer's Notes Lieutenant McLean's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Mitchell, Christopher
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
On November 10, 2021, at approximately 1038 hours, I called Officer Christopher Mitchell on phone number listed
on the roster. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Mitchell provided the following
statements:
1.Officer Mitchell was working the event in an extra job capacity. Officer Mitchell stated that he worked to different
set of shifts. His first shift was from 1100 to 7pm and his second shift was from 10pm to 0800 the following
morning.
2.Officer Mitchell's regular duty hours were Monday through Friday 0800 to 1600 hours, with Saturday and
Sunday off. Officer Mitchell burned all of his workday Friday.
3.Officer Mitchell was assigned to Stage 2 on paper but, was asked to work gate 13 (green lot). Officer Mitchell
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stated that around 1215 several people were detained by APEX Security. Officer Mitchell stated that he and
Officer Kevin Mays (Kemah PD) detained one individual.
4.Officer Mitchell was working with Officer Kevin Mays with Kemah PD.
5.Officer Mitchell was not wearing a body-worn camera. Officer Kevin Mays was not wearing a body-worn
camera.
6.Officer Mitchell did not activate his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Mitchell did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Officer Mitchell did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Mitchell did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Mitchell did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Officer Mitchell stated that he didn't see anything of importance as he left around 7pm prior to everything taking
place and came back to his second shift at 2200 hours.
***Officer's Notes Officer Mitchell's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Munoz, Andrea
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
On November 10, 2021, at approximately 1106 hours, I called Officer Andrea Munoz on phone number listed on
the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
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explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Munoz provided the following statements:
1.Officer Munoz was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 0630 hours until 1230 hours.
2.Officer Munoz's regular duty hours were Officer Munoz
burned time to work the event.
3.Officer Munoz was assigned to the inside perimeter in the Green Lot.
4.Officer Munoz was working with Waller County G. Gere and Houston Police Officer G. Guerrero.
5.Officer Munoz was not wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Munoz did not activate her body-worn camera.
7.Officer Munoz did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Officer Munoz did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Munoz recorded on her first wave of people jumping over the gates to get to the merchandise. Officer
Munoz advised that the time of the first wave was around 0830 - 0930 hours.
10.Officer Munoz did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Officer Munoz left the extra job prior to the incident taking place.
***Officer's Notes Officer Munoz' phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
****On November 15, 2021, I received a CD from Officer Munoz which included a cell phone video of people
jumping the rails into the Travis Scott Event. This video will be placed into the case file for future access.
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NRG outside Police Roster Contacts
Name: Cline, Daniel
Rank: Deputy
Agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office - Mounted Patrol
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1005 hours, I called Deputy Daniel Cline on phone number listed on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Deputy Cline provided the following statements:
1.Deputy Cline was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 0700 hours until 1200 hours.
2.Deputy Cline's regular duty hours were
3.Deputy Cline was assigned to the inside perimeter Green lot, to roving the NRG property, but spent most of their
time in the green lot.
4.Deputy Cline was working with other Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Deputies.
5.Deputy Cline was wearing a body-worn camera and activated it about 5 separate times.
6.Deputy Cline activated his body-worn camera several times. The body-worn camera would have captured the
people coming on to the property and running towards the merchandise.
7.Deputy Cline did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Deputy Cline did not administer Narcan.
9.Deputy Cline did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Deputy Cline did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Deputy Cline's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Cook, Cedric
Rank: Lieutenant
Agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office - Mounted Patrol
BWC: Unknown
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Narcan: Unknown
On November 12, 2021 at approximately 1036 hours, I contacted Lt. Cedric Cook on the phone number provided
on Extra Employment sheet. The phone rang until it went to voice mail, the voice mail had a message that it had
not been set up. I was unable to leave a voice mail for Lt. Cedric Cook at this time.
On December 6, 2021 at approximately 1221 hours, I contacted Lt. Cedric Cook on phone number listed on extra
employment sheet. The phone rang until it went to voice mail, the voice had a message that the voice mail had
not been set up. I was unable to leave a voice mail for Lt. Cedric Cook at this time.
***Officer's Notes Deputy Cook's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Deputy Fletcher's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Fondren, Michael
Deputy: Deputy
Agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office - Mounted Patrol
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1020 hours, I called Deputy Michael Fondren on phone number listed
on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Deputy Fondren provided the following statements:
1.Deputy Fondren was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 0720 hours until 2320 hours.
2.Deputy Fondren's regular duty hours were
3.Deputy Fondren was assigned to watch over their property on the eastside of the Astrodome. .
4.Deputy Fondren was working with other Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Deputies.
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5.Deputy Fondren was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Deputy Fondren did not activated his body-worn camera.
7.Deputy Fondren did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Deputy Fondren did not administer Narcan.
9.Deputy Fondren did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Deputy Fondren did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Deputy Fondren saw as people were coming in to the event, didn't see much after that as he spent his time with
the mounted equipment.
***Officer's Notes Deputy Fondren's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Stephens, Billy
Rank: Deputy
Agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office - Mounted Patrol
BWC: Unknown
Narcan: Unknown
On November 12, 2021 at approximately 1030 hours, I contacted Deputy Stephens on phone number provided on
NRG outside Roster. The phone rang until it went to voice mail. I left a detailed voice mail with my contact
information, reason for the call, and requested that a call back.
On December 06, 2021, at approximately 1224 hours, I called Deputy Billy Stephens and conducted an audio
recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to
help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Deputy Billy Stephens provided
the following statements:
1. Deputy Stephens was working Extra employment from 0700 hours to 2230 but, they worked the event closer to
0030 or 0100 hours.
2. Deputy Stephens' regular duty hours were .
3. Deputy Stephens he was part of Harris County Sheriffs Mounted Patrol and were in the green lot of the property
on the outer perimeter
4. Deputy Stephens was working with other Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted patrol.
5. Deputy Stephens was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Deputy Stephens did activate his body-worn camera when they were having people jumping over the fences
trying to get into the concert.
7. Deputy Stephens did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Deputy Stephens did not administer Narcan.
9. Deputy Stephens did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him
anything regarding the incident.
10. Deputy Stephens did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
He did mention that crowd was just acting and running towards the gate.
***Officer's Notes Deputy Stephens's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Thompson, Jarrod
Rank: Deputy
Agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office - Mounted Patrol
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1030 hours, I called Deputy Jarrod Thompson on phone number listed
on roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
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explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Deputy Thompson provided the following statements:
1.Deputy Thompson was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 0800 hours until 2400 hours.
2.Deputy Thompson's regular duty hours were
3.Deputy Thompson was assigned to the green lot near Kirby.
4.Deputy Thompson was working with other Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Deputies.
5.Deputy Thompson was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Deputy Thompson did not activated his body-worn camera.
7.Deputy Thompson did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Deputy Thompson did not administer Narcan.
9.Deputy Thompson did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding
the incident.
10.Deputy Thompson did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Deputy Thompson just saw the rush of people around 1130 to 1230 and again around 1330 to 1400 hours.
***Officer's Notes Deputy Fondren's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Houston Police Department (SRG) Travis Scott Astroworld Festaval Roster Contacts:
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Name: Garcia, Fabian
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1158 hours, I called Officer Fabian Garcia on phone number listed on
the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Garcia provided the following statements:
1.Officer Garcia was ordered to work this event. His hours were 1200 hours until 2300 hours. Officer Garcia
stated that he then went into his regular shift 2300 to 0700 hours.
2.Officer Garcia's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Garcia was assigned to the inside perimeter of the Green lot. Later that same day they relieved another
squad working the outer perimeter.
4.Officer Garcia with field force# 5 Squad #2, which included the following HPD personnel;
Sgt. Bashir, Faisal
Officer Matual, Breane
Officer Herrera, Gerardo
Officer Zeynali, Mohammad
Officer Gamez, Vicente
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Officer Arispe, Richard
Officer Showdury, Galib
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Name: Herrera, Gerardo
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
November 12, 2021 at 1158 hours called and left a voice massage.
November 12, 2021 at 1219 hours called back and interviewed.
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1219 hours, I received a call back from Officer Gerardo Herrera from
the phone listed on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I
explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the
investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Herrera provided the following
statements:
1.Officer Herrera was ordered to work this event. His hours were 1200 hours until 2400 hours.
2.Officer Herrera's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Herrera was assigned to the inside perimeter of the Green lot. Later that same day they relieved another
squad working the outer perimeter located at Kirby/Westridge on the southwest corner.
4.Officer Herrera with field force# 5 Squad #2, which included the following HPD personnel;
Sgt. Bashir, Faisal
Officer Garcia, Fabien
Officer Matula, Breane
Officer Zeynali, Mohammad
Officer Gamez, Vicente
Officer Arispe, Richard
Officer Showdury, Galib
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On November 12, 2021 at approximately 1208 hours I called Officer Zeynali on the phone number listed in the
SRG roster. The phone rang until it got to voice mail, I left a detailed voice mail with my contact information and
the reason for the call.
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1219 hours, I made contact over the phone with Officer Zeynali and
conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to
gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer
Zeynali provided the following statements:
1.Officer Zeynali volunteered to work this event. His hours were 1100 hours until 2300 hours.
2.Officer Zeynali's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Zeynali was assigned to the inside perimeter of the Green lot. Later that same day worked the outer
perimeter located around the perimiter.
4.Officer Herrera with field force# 5 Squad #2, which included the following HPD personnel;
Sgt. Bashir, Faisal
Officer Garcia, Fabien
Officer Matula, Breane
Officer Herrera, Gerardo
Officer Gamez, Vicente
Officer Arispe, Richard
Officer Showdury, Galib
On November 12, 2021 at approximately 1213 hours I called Officer Gamez on the phone number listed in the
SRG roster. The phone rang until it got to voice mail, I left a detailed voice mail with my contact information and
the reason for the call.
On December 06, 2021 at approximately 1334 hours I called Officer Gamez on the phone number listed in the
SRG roster. The phone rang until it got to voice mail, I left a detailed voice mail with my contact information and
the reason for the call.
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***Officer's Notes Officer Arispe's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Officer Chowdhury's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Sergeant Thomas's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Demeterio, Jose
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 1237 hours, I called Officer Jose Demeterio on phone number listed on
the roster. The phone rang until it got to voice mail, I left a detailed voice mail with my contact information and the
reason for the call.
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 0907 hours, I called Officer Jose Demeterio on phone number he has
listed on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that
the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Demeterio provided the following statements:
1. Officer Jose Demeterio was ordered to work this event. His hours were 1000 hours until 1800 hours. Officer
Jose Demeterio continued to work overtime from 1800 hours to 0000 hours
2. Officer Jose Demeterio's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Jose Demeterio had roll call in the teal lot, worked the perimeter inside of the green lot, yellow lot and
spent most of the time around the entrance to the event. .
4. Officer Jose Demeterio was with field force# 5 Squad #3, which included the following HPD personnel;
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1. Officer Daniel was ordered to work this event. His hours were 1100 hours until 2400 hours.
2. Officer Daniel's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Daniel was assigned to be a rover inside of the yellow lot and around Stage 2
4. Officer Daniel with field force# 5 Squad #3, which included the following HPD personnel;
Officer stated that they were going behind the back crowd, as they got reports that there were fence jumpers.
While moving through the crowd, Officer stated that someone told them that the crowd was getting out of control
and people were being trampled. Officer stated that the information was related to the supervisors. Officer stated
that she does not know what happened if they relayed the information to others or if the supervisors relayed the
information to other units because they continued to the fence jumpers. I asked her if she knew the time that they
were stopped by the male, she stated that it was a few minutes before the media towers people began to ask for
help. Officer Daniels does not know what time it was actually and didn't know who the supervisors were that the
information was relayed to.
I asked her what the male that stopped them and talked to them. Officer Daniel stated that it was a white male 18
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to 20 years old does not really remember what he looked like.
***Officer's Notes Sergeant Thomas's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Abutaleb, Ali - Police Officer
Houston Police Department
PR#
Contact#
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 12441 hours, I called Ali Abutaleb on phone number listed above. The
phone rang until it got to voice mail, I left a detailed voice mail with my contact information and the reason for the
call.
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1127 hours, Officer Ali Abutaleb called me on my city cell phone. I was
not in the office when he called so the conversation is not audio recorded. I explained that the interview was
voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. Officer Ali Abutaleb stated
that if it was voluntary he was not willing to give a statement. Officer Ali Abutaleb stated that he was in court and
would not give a voluntary statement.
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Name: Parmar, Sunil
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 1256 hours, I called Officer Sunil Parmar on phone number listed on the
roster. . I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Officer Parmar provided the following statements:
1. Officer Parmar was ordered to work this event. His hours were 1130 hours until 0030 hours.
2. Officer Parmar's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Parmar was assigned to a Field Force and they were to walk the property and stay mobile
4. Officer Parmar was with field force# 5 Squad #3, which included the following HPD personnel;
***Officer's Notes Officer Forsgren phone call was recorded and will placed in the case file for future access. ***
***Officer's Notes Officer Torres's phone call was recorded and will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Dinh, Chinh
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1004 hours, I called Sergeant Dinh, Chinh on phone number listed on
the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Dinh provided the following statements:
1. Sergeant Dinh was ordered to work this event. His hours were 1200 hours until 0030 hours.
2. Sergeant Dinh's regular duty hours were
3. Sergeant Dinh was assigned to the purple lot/ Command Post/ Intersection Macnee at Lantern Point
4. Sergeant Dinh with field force# 5 Squad #4, which included the following HPD personnel;
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Name: Vo, Davis
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
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***Officer's Notes Officer Sotomayor- Rodriguez's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future
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Name: Cundy, Kody
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1026 hours, I called Officer Kody Cundy, on phone number listed on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Officer Cundy provided the following statements:
1. Officer Cundy was ordered to work this event from 1130 hours to 2100 hours. From 2100 hours to 0100 hours
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he continued to work, but it was overtime.
2. Officer Cundy's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Cundy was assigned to McNee and Lantern Point, blocking traffic. The same say they assisted other
SRG at Kirby as the rush of people were coming in.
4. Officer Cundy with field force# 5 Squad #4, which included the following HPD personnel;
On November 17, 2021, at approximately 1310 hours, I called Officer Kevin Hunt, on phone number listed on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
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was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Officer Hunt provided the following statements:
1. Officer Hunt was ordered to work this event from 0900 hours to 0000 hours. From 0900 hour to 1700 was is
regular shift from 1700 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Officer Hunt's regular duty hours were
3. Officer was assigned to Teal lot at the arrest and processing center.
4. Officer Hunt was with Officer Shone Wyatt.
5. Officer Hunt was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Hunt did not have any body-worn camera activations.
7. Officer Hunt did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Hunt did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding
the incident.
10. Officer Hunt did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Hunt's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Logistics
Name: Pate, Lawrence
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1245 hours, I called Officer Lawrence Pate, on phone number listed on
the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Pate provided the following statements:
1. Sergeant Pate was ordered to work this event from 0900 hours to 0100 hours. From 0900 hour to 1700 was is
regular shift, from 1700 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Sergeant Pate's regular duty hours were
3. Sergeant Pate was assigned to Teal lot at the Command Post.
4. Sergeant Pate was with other officers assigned to Command Post.
5. Sergeant Pate was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Sergeant Pate did have about two activations while making arrest for trespassing.
7. Sergeant Pate did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Sergeant Pate did not administer Narcan.
9. Sergeant Pate did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Sergeant Pate did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Sergeant Pate's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Officer Olvera's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Cardoza, Fernando
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1340 hours, I called Officer Fernando Cardoza on phone number listed
on the roster. The phone rang until it got to voice mail, the message on the mail box indicated that it was not set
up. I was unable to leave a voice mail.
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1440 hours, I called Officer Fernando Cardoza, on phone number listed
on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Cardoza provided the following statements:
1. Officer Cardoza was ordered to work this event from 0900 hours to 0100 hours. From 0900 hour to 1700 was is
regular shift, from 1700 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Officer Cardoza regular duty hours were
3. Officer Cardoza is Fulltime SRG and was assigned to the Command Post located in the teal lot.
4. Officer Cardoza was with working with other fulltime SRG personnel.
5. Officer Cardoza was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Cardoza did not have any activation.
7. Officer Cardoza did not render aid, nor did he help anyone. His group did assist swat into getting to the medical
tent and helping getting the ambulances in and out of the event.
8. Officer Cardoza did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Cardoza did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Cardoza did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Bridges' phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Officer Gonzales's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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CMT Squad 1
Name: Cosper, Crafton
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1351 hours, I called Sergeant Crafton Cosper on phone number listed
on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Crafton provided the following statements:
1. Sergeant Crafton was ordered to work this event from 0500 hours to 0200 hours. From 0500 hour to 1300 was
is regular shift, from 1300 to 0200 it was overtime.
2. Sergeant Crafton regular duty hours were
3. Sergeant Crafton is Fulltime SRG CMT and was assigned to the Command Post located in the teal lot.
4. Officer Crafton was with working with other fulltime SRG personnel CMT (Chemical Munition Team.
5. Officer Crafton was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Cardoza stated that he had several videos and a few accidental activations.
7. Officer Cardoza did not render aid, nor did he help anyone. His group did assist swat into getting to the medical
tent and helping getting the ambulances in and out of the event.
8. Officer Cardoza did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Cardoza did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Cardoza did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Sergeant Crafton's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Rodriguez, Gilberto
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1416 hours, I called Officer Gilberto Rodriguez on phone number listed
on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Rodriguez provided the following statements:
1. Officer Rodriguez was ordered to work this event from 0900 hours to 0200 hours. From 0900 hour to 1700 was
is regular shift, from 1700 to 0130 it was overtime.
2. Officer Rodriguez regular duty hours were
3. Officer Rodriguez is Fulltime SRG CMT and was assigned to the Command Post located in the teal lot.
4. Officer Rodriguez was with working with other fulltime SRG personnel CMT (Chemical Munition Team.
5. Officer Rodriguez was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Rodriguez stated that he had several videos approximately 7 videos.
7. Officer Rodriguez did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Rodriguez did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Rodriguez did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him
anything regarding the incident.
10. Officer Rodriguez did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Officer Rodriguez stated that people were just breaching into the event. Officer Rodriguez stated that the people
breaking in would get to about 40 to 50 deep and then would rush in to get in. Officer Rodriguez stated that it was
happening all over the event fences according to the police radio. Officer Rodriguez stated the people were doing
so often and were unsuccessful on a lot of their attempts.
***Officer's Notes Officer Rodriguez's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: To, Kiet
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1429 hours, I called Officer Kiet To on phone number listed on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Officer To provided the following statements:
1. Officer To was ordered to work this event from 0900 hours to 1700 hours. From 0900 hour to 1700 was is
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regular shift. After 1700 hours, he was carried on overtime.
2. Officer To's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer To indicated the staging area was the teal lot. His team was mainly in the green and yellow lot. He
estimated 95% of his time was spent in the green lot.
4. Officer To was with working with other fulltime SRG personnel CMT (Chemical Munition Team. Officer To was
with Officer Rodriguez, Officer Bates, Officer Bridges, and Officer Comes.
5. Officer To was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer To stated that he had several videos approximately 3 or 4 videos. He indicated his footage is all of the
green lot.
7. Officer To did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer To did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer To did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer To did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Officer Rodriguez stated there was a huge issue with security there, specifically with Apex and the layout of the
venue.
***Officer's Notes Officer To's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Rowley, William
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1424 hours, I called Officer Williams Rowley on phone number listed on
the roster. I made contact with a female who gave as his cell phone. When I called, I received no
answer and the phone number seemed to be incorrect. I attempted to contact Officer Rowley on his city-issued
cell phone and received no answer. There was no option to leave a voice mail due the voice
mailbox not being activated.
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HFD SRG
Name: McAllister, Christopher
Rank: Captain
Agency: Houston Fire Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1608 hours, I called Captain Christopher McAllister on phone number
listed on the roster. I explained the circumstances of the call, and Captain McAllister asked to speak with his chain
of command before giving any statement. He asked to call me back the next day.
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 1314 hours, Captain McAllister returned my call and stated he was still
waiting on his command staff to approve he and other fire fighters providing a statement to Houston Police
Department in regards to this investigation. He indicated he will call back when he gets clearance. He further
indicated he will be the point of contact for the HFD SRG personnel.
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Name: Pate, Stephen
Rank:
Agency: Houston Fire Department
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***Officer's Notes Sergeant Alcantar's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Yanez, Alfonso
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1657 hours, I called Officer Alfonso Yanez on phone number listed on
the roster. The phone rang until it got to voice mail automated message that it was not a working number. I was
unable to leave a voice mail.
***Officer's Notes Officer Rodriguez's phone recorded message will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Officer Murillo's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Blankinship-Reeves, Nicole
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1702 hours, I called Officer Nicole Blankinship - Reeves on phone
number listed on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I
explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the
investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Murillo provided the following
statements:
1. Officer Blankinship-Reeves was ordered to work this event from 1100 hours to 0000 hours. From 1100 hour to
1900 was is regular shift, from 1900 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Officer Blankinship-Reeves' regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Blankinship-Reeves was assigned to work traffic. He was assigned to S. Main and 610.
4. Officer Blankinship-Reeves was working with other units conducting traffic control at different intersections.
5. Officer Blankinship-Reeves was wearing a body-worn camera and the camera only lasted 20 hours.
6. Officer Blankinship-Reeves stated that his body-worn camera ran out of battery there were no activations.
7. Officer Blankinship-Reeves did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Blankinship-Reeves did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Blankinship-Reeves did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send
her anything regarding the incident.
10. Officer Blankinship-Reeves did not see, nor did she have information he believed might be important to the
investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Blankinship-Reeves' phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future
access. ***
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Name: Sanchez, Joel
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
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On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1712 hours, I called Officer Joel Sanchez on phone number listed on
the roster. The phone rang until it got to voice mail, I left a detailed voice massage with my contact information
and the reason for the call.
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1738 hours, I received a call from Officer Joel Sanchez on phone
number listed on the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I
explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the
investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Sanchez provided the following
statements:
1. Officer Sanchez was ordered to work this event from 1000 hours to 0000 hours. From 1100 hour to 1800 was is
regular shift, from 1800 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Officer Sanchez regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Sanchez was assigned to work traffic. He was assigned to Main and 610.
4. Officer Sanchez was working with other units conducting traffic control at different intersections.
5. Officer Sanchez was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Sanchez did not have any body-worn camera activations
7. Officer Sanchez did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Sanchez did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Sanchez did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Sanchez did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Sanchez's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1714 hours, I called Officer Kevin Harvey on phone number listed on
the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Harvey provided the following statements:
1. Officer Harvey was ordered to work this event from 1000 hours to 0000 hours. From 1100 hour to 1800 was is
regular shift, from 1800 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Officer Harvey's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Harvey was assigned to work traffic. He was assigned to Main and Buffalo Speedway.
4. Officer Harvey was working with other units conducting traffic control at different intersections. He worked this
intersection with Officer Hansen.
5. Officer Harvey was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Harvey did not have any body-worn camera activations
7. Officer Harvey did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Harvey did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Harvey did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Harvey did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Harvey's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1720 hours, I called Officer John Gonzales on phone number listed on
the roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the
interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Gonzales provided the following statements:
1. Officer Gonzales was ordered to work this event from 1000 hours to 0000 hours. From 1100 hour to 1800 was
is regular shift, from 1800 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Officer Gonzales' regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Gonzales was assigned to work traffic. He was assigned to Main and Buffalo Speedway.
4. Officer Gonzales was working with other units conducting traffic control at different intersections. He was
working the intersection with Officer Hutson.
5. Officer Gonzales was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Gonzales did not have any body-worn camera activations
7. Officer Gonzales did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Gonzales did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Gonzales did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Gonzales did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Gonzales' phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Hutson, Keith
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1729 hours, I called Officer Keith Hutson on phone number listed on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Officer Huston provided the following statements:
1. Officer Huston was ordered to work this event from 1000 hours to 0000 hours. From 1100 hour to 1800 was is
regular shift, from 1800 to 0000 it was overtime.
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2. Officer Huston's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Huston was assigned to work traffic. He was assigned to Buffalo Speedway at South Loop West.
4. Officer Huston was working with other units conducting traffic control at different intersections. He was working
the intersection with Officer John Gonzales.
5. Officer Huston was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Huston did not have any body-worn camera activations
7. Officer Huston did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Huston did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Huston did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Huston did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Officer Huston stated that he only did traffic control.
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Name: Padgett, Sam
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1729 hours, I called Officer Sam Padgett on phone number listed on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Officer Huston provided the following statements:
1. Officer Huston was ordered to work this event from 1000 hours to 0000 hours. From 1100 hour to 1800 was is
regular shift, from 1800 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Officer Huston's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Huston was assigned to work traffic. He was assigned to Main at Westridge.
4. Officer Huston was working with other units conducting traffic control at different intersections. He was working
the intersection with Officer D. Wade.
5. Officer Huston was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Huston did not have any body-worn camera activations
7. Officer Huston did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Huston did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Huston did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Huston did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Huston's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Wade, Derek
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1754 hours, I called Officer Derek Wade on phone number listed on the
roster. I made contact over the phone and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview
was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Officer Huston provided the following statements:
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1. Officer Wade was ordered to work this event from 1000 hours to 0000 hours. From 1100 hour to 1800 was is
regular shift, from 1800 to 0000 it was overtime.
2. Officer Wade's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Wade was assigned to work traffic. He was assigned to Main at Westridge.
4. Officer Wade was working with other units conducting traffic control at different intersections. He was working
the intersection with Officer Sam Padgett.
5. Officer Wade was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Wade did not have any body-worn camera activations
7. Officer Wade did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Wade did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Wade did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Wade did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Wade's phone recorded statement will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Huerta, Anthony
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll: #
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1726 hours, I called Officer Anthony Huerta on phone number listed on
the roster. The phone rang until it got to an automated message, the message stated that you have reached a
voice mail box that has not been set up goodbye. I left a detailed voice mail with my contact information and the
reason for the call.
***Officer's Notes Officer Hansen's phone recorded message will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Squad 40Y02 Mounted Patrol Officers
Name: Teel, Thomas
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1925 hours, I attempted to contact Sergeant Thomas Teel on phone
number listed on the roster. I made received no answer so I left a voicemail with my contact information and a
request he call me back. On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0800 hours, I made a second attempt and
Sergeant Teel made contact and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview was
voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the
circumstances of the conversation, Sergeant Teel provided the following statements:
1. Sergeant Teel was ordered to work this event from 0400 hours through 1730 hours.
2. Sergeant Teel's regular duty hours were
3. Sergeant Teel indicated mounted patrol consisted of 20 horses. The horses were split into two groups, each
consisting of ten horses. Sergeant Teel's group was in the blue lot. He indicated his group was staged at the
base of the foot bridge. After the initial group that ran past all the screeners, his group joined the rest of HPD and
HCSO Mounted in the green lot.
4. Sergeant Teel was working with other members of Mounted patrol.
5. Sergeant Teel was wearing a body-worn camera.
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6. Sergeant Teel stated that he activated his body-worn camera during the initial rush of people coming in.
7. Sergeant Teel did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Sergeant Teel did not administer Narcan.
9. Sergeant Teel did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Sergeant Teel did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation. He
indicated the problems he encountered were with people storming the gates in the morning.
***Officer's Notes Sergeant Teel's phone recorded message will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Myrick, Randal
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1928 hours, I contacted Senior Police Officer Myrick and conducted an
audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather
information to help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Myrick
provided the following statements:
1. Officer Myrick was ordered to work this event from 0400 hours through 1800 hours.
2. Officer Myrick's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Myrick indicated he started off at the parking lot where the patrons came over the bridge over Kirby
Drive. He was then positioned by the merchandise tent. He and other mounted patrol were along Kirby Drive
dealing with people jumping fences.
4. Officer Myrick was working with other members of Mounted patrol.
5. Officer Myrick was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Myrick never activated his body-worn camera.
7. Officer Myrick did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Myrick did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Myrick did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Myrick did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Myrick's phone recorded message will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Pena, Jesus
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0817 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Jesus Pena on the phone
number listed on the roster. I received no answer so I left a voicemail with my contact information and a request
he call me back.
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Name: Alvarez, Jose
Rank: Officer
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Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0825 hours, I contacted Officer Jose Alvarez and conducted an audio
recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to
help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Alvarez provided the
following statements:
1. Officer Alvarez was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 0400 hours through 1730
hours.
2. Officer Alvarez's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Alvarez indicated he was positioned in the Blue Lot, then the Green Lot, and was near the merchandise
area.
4. Officer Alvarez was working with other members of Mounted patrol.
5. Officer Alvarez was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Alvarez activated his body-worn camera during an incident when people were jumping fences along the
perimeter of the Green Lot.
7. Officer Alvarez did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Alvarez did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Alvarez did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Alvarez did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Alvaraez's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Gamez, Luis
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0820 hours, I contacted Officer Luis Gamez and conducted an audio
recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to
help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Gamez provided the
following statements:
1. Officer Gamez was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 0400 hours through 1600
hours.
2. Officer Gamez's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Gamez indicated he was positioned at the front entrance where the COVID testing was being done.
They then rode to the Green Lot by the merchandise area, then to the perimeter.
4. Officer Gamez was working with other members of Mounted patrol under Sgt. Teel.
5. Officer Gamez was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Gamez activated his body-worn camera during an incident when people were jumping fences along the
perimeter.
7. Officer Gamez did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Gamez did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Gamez did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Gamez did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Gamez's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Daniels, D'Shan
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0831 hours, I attempted to contact Officer D'Shan Daniels on the phone
number listed on the roster. I received no answer so I left a voicemail with my contact information and a request
he call me back. At approximately 0856 hours, Officer Daniels called me back and I conducted an audio recorded
interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with
the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Daniels provided the following
statements:
1. Officer Daniels was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 0600 hours through 1515
hours.
2. Officer Daniels' regular duty hours were
3. Officer Daniels indicated he was positioned by the merchandise area, then to the perimeter along Kirby Drive.
4. Officer Daniels was working with other members of Mounted patrol.
5. Officer Daniels was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Daniels activated his body-worn camera twice.
7. Officer Daniels did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Daniels did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Daniels did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Daniels did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Daniels's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Schaudel, George
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0834 hours, I contacted Sergeant George Schaudel and conducted an
audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather
information to help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Sergeant
Schaudel provided the following statements:
1. Sergeant Schaudel was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 0400 hours through
1600 hours.
2. Sergeant Schaudel's regular duty hours were .
3. Sergeant Schaudel indicated he was first positioned in the Blue Lot. He and his squad moved to the Green Lot,
and later were along Kirby Drive. For the most part he and his group was in the Green Lot.
4. Sergeant Schaudel was working with 12 Officers in his squad.
5. Sergeant Schaudel was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Sergeant Schaudel activated his body-worn camera about 8-9 times throughout the day.
7. Sergeant Schaudel did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Sergeant Schaudel did not administer Narcan.
9. Sergeant Schaudel did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him
anything regarding the incident.
10. Sergeant Schaudel did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the
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investigation.
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Name: Mann, Horace
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0839 hours, I contacted Senior Police Officer Horace Mann and
conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to
gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer
Mann provided the following statements:
1. Officer Mann was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 0400 hours through 1630
hours.
2. Officer Mann's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Mann indicated he was all over the park. He was around the merchandise area, he was inside the
"footprint of the venue" and outside along the perimeter.
4. Officer Mann was working under Sergeant Schaudel.
5. Officer Mann was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Mann activated his body-worn camera maybe once or twice.
7. Officer Mann did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Mann did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Mann did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Mann did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Mann's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Bailey, Earl
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0852 hours, I attempted to contact Senior Police Officer Earl Baily by
phone. I received no answer so I left a voicemail and a request he call me back.
***Officer's Notes Officer Bailey's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Schattle, Armand
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0955 hours, I contacted Senior Police Officer Armand Schattle. I
explained the circumstances of my call, and Officer Schattle asked to call me back the next day.
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Name: Burnett, Franklin
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0909 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Franklin Burnett on the phone
number listed on the roster. I received no answer and there was no option to leave a voicemail. I sent a text
message with my contact information and a request he call me back.
At approximately 0943 hours, Officer Burnett returned my call and I conducted an audio recorded interview. I
explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the
investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Burnett provided the following
statements:
1. Officer Burnett was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 0400 hours through 1630
hours.
2. Officer Burnett's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Burnett indicated he began the COVID site in the Blue Lot. As the group built up, he and his group
moved to the foot bridge over Kirby Drive. The group was then moved near the merchandise area. He indicated
the crowd reminded him of "World War Z". His group was then pulled to meet up with a large group near the
Fiesta where people were trying to go over the perimeter fences.
4. Officer Burnett was working with Squad 2.
5. Officer Burnett was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Burnett activated his body-worn camera two or three times.
7. Officer Burnett did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Burnett did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Burnett did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Burnett did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Burnett's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Minton, Chad
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
Mounted Patrol
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0913 hours, I contacted Officer Chad Minton and conducted an audio
recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to
help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Minton provided the
following statements:
1. Officer Minton was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 0400 hours through 1630
hours.
2. Officer Minton's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Minton indicated he was mobile. He began in the Blue Lot near the initial screening area. Once the
gates were opened, he was moved to the bridge over Kirby. Once the crowd moved to the Green Lot, the crowd
tried to storm the gates by the merchandise area, so he was moved again. Once the gates to the merchandise
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area, he and his squad remained there.
4. Officer Minton was working with other members of HPD Mounted.
5. Officer Minton was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Minton activated his body-worn camera maybe twice during a period when people were trying to jump
over the fences along Kirby Drive.
7. Officer Minton did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Minton did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Minton did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Minton stated the behavior of the crowd before the event even started was amped up. The crowd was
trying to break the fence down. On Thursday, mounted patrol went out to the venue to see the layout. One of the
mounted patrol supervisors, notified the personnel at the event that the fencing was insufficient. Mounted was
told, breaking down the fences is "part of the show."
The morning of the event, when the gates were being rushed, there were camera crews in the same area that
caught in all on film. He stated it was like they were hoping it was going to happen. I asked who it was the
mounted supervisor talked to, and Officer Minton stated he wasn't sure, but believed it was someone from Live
Nation. He believed the person who talked to the representative from the event was the Mounted Lieutenant.
***Officer's Notes Officer Minton's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name:
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 1334 hours, I contacted Sergeant and conducted an
audio recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather
information to help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Sergeant
provided the following statements:
1. Sergeant was working this event as an on-duty assignment. His duty hours were 0800 hours through
0000 hours.
2. Sergeant regular duty hours were .
3. Sergeant indicated he was in a parking lot, and he was requested to move his squad to the Travis Scott
stage area, about 30 minutes before Travis Scott came on.
4. Sergeant was working with Officer Officer Lopez, Officer and Officer Price.
5. Sergeant was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Sergeant indicated his body-worn camera died soon after he arrived to the stage so there was no
activation.
7. Sergeant indicated he was approached by a female who stated there were three dead people in the
crowd. Sergeant was told by a Lieutenant to take a team into the crowd and locate anyone who needed
help. Sergeant team located a person who was being treated by medical staff and went back to the
stage. Sergeant team located two large males who were down. There were people performing CPR on
each of the two down males, and Sergeant was told medical staff was coming. Sergeant assisted
in clearing a path for medical staff to evacuate the down males. Sergeant indicated he and his team kept
the crowd back while aid was being rendered.
8. Sergeant did not administer Narcan.
9. Sergeant took a couple of pictures showing his proximity to the stage.
10. Sergeant indicated there was nothing he saw or knew of that might be of importance to the
investigation.
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Name: Huerta, Timothy
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 1344 hours, I contacted Officer Timothy Huerta and conducted an audio
recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to
help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Huerta provided the
following statements:
1. Officer Huerta was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1000 hours through 0200
hours.
2. Officer Huerta's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Huerta indicated he was behind the second stage. When Travis Scott came on he was moved to the
side of the stage.
4. Officer Huerta was working with Officer Gary Williams.
5. Officer Huerta was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Huerta did not activate his body-worn camera.
7. Officer Huerta did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Huerta did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Huerta did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Huerta did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Huerta's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Williams, Gary
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 1350 hours, I contacted Officer Gary Williams and conducted an audio
recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to
help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Williams provided the
following statements:
1. Officer Williams was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1000 hours through 0000
hours.
2. Officer Williams' regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Williams indicated he was a part of a Field Force unit and was moved throughout the park as needed.
4. Officer Williams was working with five other officers and a Sergeant. He remembers Officer Cameron Davis.
5. Officer Williams was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Williams did activate his body-worn camera when doing crowd control. He indicated there were two
individuals down, and people were doing CPR in front of the stage. The people who were down were two white
males, in their early twenties, weighing about 300-400 pounds. Officer Williams assisted in carrying the males
out.
7. Officer Williams did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Williams did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Williams did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Williams did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Williams' phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name:
Rank: Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
On November 16, 2021, I attempted to contact Officer by phone and I received no answer. I left
a voicemail message with my contact information and a request he call me back.
On December 8, 2021, at approximately 1946 hours I contacted on phone number listed for
him. The phone rang until it went to voice mail, I left a detailed voice mail with my contact information and the
reason for the call.
***Officer's Notes Officer phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
***Officer's Notes Officer Hurban's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Calabro, Thomas
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Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
SWAT
On December 07, 2021, I called Officer Sergeant Calabro and conducted an audio recorded interview. I explained
that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Sergeant Calabro provided the following statements:
1. Sergeant Calabro was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1200 hours through 0000
hours.
2. Sergeant Calabro's regular duty hours were
3. Sergeant Calabro indicated his team and him were all over NRG and were tasked with Tactical response plane.
4. Sergeant was working with other members of his Swat team.
5. Sergeant Calabro was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Sergeant Calabro did activate his body-worn camern earlier in the day.
7. Sergeant Calabro did not render aid, or help anyone.
8. Sergeant Calabro did not administer Narcan.
9. Sergeant Calabro did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him
anything regarding the incident.
10. Sergeant Calabro did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Hurban's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Sergeant Lopez's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Gafford, Marcus
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Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
SWAT
On December 07, 2021, at approximately 1638 hours, I called Officer Marcus Gafford and conducted an audio
recorded interview. I explained that the interview was voluntary and that we were trying to gather information to
help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Gafford provided the
following statements:
1. Officer Gafford was ordered to work , but does not remember his assignment. I advised him that the other Swat
officer were indicating that they worked the event from on-duty from 1200 hours through 0000 hours.
2. Officer Gafford's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Gafford does not remember what part of the park he worked, but remembers working the outer
perimeter of the foot print.
4. Officer Gafford was working with Officer Pierson and Officer McCreary.
5. Officer Gafford was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Gafford did not activate his body-worn camera because he had no citizen contacts.
7. Officer Gafford did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Gafford did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Gafford did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Gafford did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Gafford's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
***Officer's Notes Officer Pierson's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Officer McCreary's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Vargas, Jamie
Rank: Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
SWAT
On December 07, 2021, at approximately 1649, I called Officer Jamie Vargas and conducted an audio recorded
interview. I explained that that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining
the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Jamie Vargas provided the following statements:
1. Officer Vargas was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1200 hours through 0000
hours.
2. Officer Vargas's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Vargas indicated he was working the VIP parking lot.
4. Officer Vargas was working with Officer Gonzalez, Officer Overstreet, and Sergeant Lopez.
5. Officer Vargas was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Vargas did activate his body-worn camera when they were dealing with a security guard that was trying
to get in with an AK47. This incident was recorded on BWC and is documented.
7. Officer Vargas did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Vargas did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Vargas did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Vargas did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Vargas's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Officer Overstreet's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Officer Gonzalez's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Comstock, Allan
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Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
SWAT
On December 07, 2021, at approximately 1706, I called Officer Allan Comstock and conducted an audio recorded
interview. I explained that that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining
the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Allan Comstock provided the following statements:
1. Officer Comstock was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1200 hours through 0000
hours.
2. Officer Comstock's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Comstock indicated he was assigned to be a rover.
4. Officer Comstock was working with Officer Moreno.
5. Officer Comstock was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Comstock did he did activate it earlier in the evening when they had a medical call to help an officer who
had injured his finger.
7. Officer Comstock did rendered aid to an officer earlier in the evening prior to the incident when Travis Scott
took the stage.
8. Officer Comstock did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Comstock did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him
anything regarding the incident.
10. Officer Comstock did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Comstock's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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***Officer's Notes Officer Moreno's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Sutton, Eric
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
SWAT
On December 07, 2021, at approximately 1726, I called Officer Eric Sutton and conducted an audio recorded
interview. I explained that that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining
the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Eric Sutton provided the following statements:
1. Officer Sutton was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1200 hours through 0000
hours.
2. Officer Sutton's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Sutton indicated he was assigned to the marron lot conducting drone operations.
4. Officer Sutton was working with Sergeant Calabro, Officer Hurban and Officer Amato.
5. Officer Sutton was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Sutton did not activate his body-worn camera it was on standby mode.
7. Officer Sutton did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Sutton did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Sutton did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Sutton did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Sutton's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Amato, Michael
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
SWAT
On December 07, 2021, at approximately 1713, I called Officer Michael Amato and conducted an audio recorded
interview. I explained that that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining
the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Michael Amato provided the following statements:
1. Officer Amato was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1200 hours through 0000
hours.
2. Officer Amato's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Amato indicated he was assigned to the teal lot.
4. Officer Amato was working with Sergeant Calabro and Officer Sutton.
5. Officer Amato was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Amato did not activate his body-worn camera it was on standby mode.
7. Officer Amato did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Amato did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Amato did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Amato did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Amato's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Hamill, Danny
Rank: Senior Police Officer
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Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
SWAT
On December 07, 2021, at approximately 1726, I called Officer Danny Hamill and conducted an audio recorded
interview. I explained that that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining
the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Danny Hamill provided the following statements:
1. Officer Hamill was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1200 hours through 1400
hours.
2. Officer Hamill's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Hamill indicated he was assigned to the teal lot with SWAT operations.
4. Officer Hamill was working with Officer Meyer.
5. Officer Hamill was not wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Hamill did not activate his body-worn camera it was on standby mode.
7. Officer Hamill did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Hamill did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Hamill did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Hamill did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Hamill's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Neimeyer, Kevin
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
SWAT
On December 07, 2021, at approximately 1729, I called Officer Kevin Neimeyer and conducted an audio recorded
interview. I explained that that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining
the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Kevin Neimeyer provided the following statements:
1. Officer Neimeyer was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1200 hours through 0000
hours.
2. Officer Neimeyer's regular duty hours were .
3. Officer Neimeyer indicated he was assigned to the SRG Command Post.
4. Officer Neimeyer was working with Officer Meyer, Officer Amato, and Officer Sutton. .
5. Officer Neimeyer was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Neimeyer did not activate his body-worn camera it was on standby mode.
7. Officer Neimeyer did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Neimeyer did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Neimeyer did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him
anything regarding the incident.
10. Officer Neimeyer did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Neimeyer's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Meyer, Michael
Rank: Senior Police Officer
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
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On December 07, 2021, at approximately 1726, I called Officer Michael Meyer and conducted an audio recorded
interview. I explained that that we were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining
the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Michael Meyer provided the following statements:
1. Officer Meyer was ordered to work this event and was being carried on-duty from 1200 hours through 0000
hours.
2. Officer Meyer's regular duty hours were
3. Officer Meyer indicated he was assigned SRG Command Post area.
4. Officer Meyer was working with Sergeant Calabro, Officer Hurban and Officer Amato.
5. Officer Meyer was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Officer Meyer did not activate his body-worn camera it was on standby mode.
7. Officer Meyer did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Officer Meyer did not administer Narcan.
9. Officer Meyer did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything
regarding the incident.
10. Officer Meyer did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
***Officer's Notes Officer Meyer's phone recorded interview will placed in the case file for future access. ***
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Name: Cole, Ralph
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Houston Police Department
Payroll:
On January 06, 2022, at approximately 1353 hours, I called Sergeant Peter Casares. I explained that that we
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were trying to gather information to help with the investigation. After explaining the circumstances of the
conversation, Sergeant Peter Casares provided the following statements:
1. Sergeant Casares was working an extra job for NRG, he stated that he has been working for them for 18 plus
years.
2. Sergeant Casares' regular duty hours were
3. Sergeant Casares indicated he was assigned to the purple lot.
4. Sergeant Casares was working with Sergeant M. Sandoval, Commander M. Letini, and SPO D. Breaux.
5. Sergeant Casares was wearing a body-worn camera.
6. Sergeant Casares had several activations on his body-worn camera.
7. Sergeant Casares did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8. Sergeant Casares did not administer Narcan.
9. Sergeant Casares did not record did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him
anything regarding the incident.
10. Sergeant Casares did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
911 Calls
2021 Astroworld Fest 11-05-2021 11-05-2021 2100-2300 DPSUP1.wav (Not Travis Scott Related)
2021 Astroworld Fest 11-05-2021 11-05-2021 2100-2300 DPSUP2.wav (Not Travis Scott Related)
2021 Astroworld Fest 11-05-2021 11-05-2021 2100-2300 DPSUP3.wav (Not Travis Scott Related)
2021 Astroworld Fest 11-05-2021 11-05-2021 2100-2300 DPSUP4.wav (Not Travis Scott Related)
2021 Astroworld Fest 11-05-2021 11-05-2021 2100-2300 HEC059.wav (Not Travis Scott Related)
2021 Astroworld Fest 11-05-2021 11-05-2021 2100-2300 HEC060.wav
1.00:04:28 - Male caller , call taker stated that male said he was at a concert. Male did not give
location but stated that someone could not breathe and call taker could hear noise in the background. Call taker
could make out that a male was at the front office.
-Call taker makes a call back and goes to voice mail.
2.00:11:03 - Call taker referred to medical dispatch, call taker tells medical dispatch that caller was calling from
( male call told call taker that he was calling from Astrolworld, people were on the ground, he was
able to get out, and that people needed medical.
00:11:50 - Dispatch and call taker are not sure of the location of caller.
3.00:13:42 to 00:14:44 - Male caller yelling that they need to cancel the festival. Call taker ask what is the
emergency. Male caller tells dispatched that people are passing out and breaking legs. Call taker ask if male
caller can tell her his location. Caller tells call taker that they are at the yellow lot at NRG. Caller again tells call
taker that they need to cancel the show.
4.00:18:36 to 00:20:50- Male caller yelling at dispatch that they are at NRG, Houston, TX at NRG stadium. Call
taker advised male that police and medical are on location. Male continues to yell at call taker "NRG Stadium"
"Houston, Texas". Loud music in the background on open line.
5.00:36:10 to 00:37:28-Call taker referring call to medical dispatch stating that there is two women unconscious.
Female caller heard in the background that nobody could get to them.
Female caller stating that she cannot hear her and that she is at the Astroworld concert. Female caller advises call
taker that there are three people unconscious on the floor.
6.00:38:55 - Male caller advising that they need to shut it down and that people are dead. Loud noise heard in the
background of the call. Caller advises call taker that they need to get in contact with someone with Travis Scott to
shut it down. Call taker tells him that police and medical are out there.
7.00:39:56 - Male caller cannot hear call taker. Male caller advising that he is at Travis Scott concert and that
people are falling over, people getting stepped on, and dying. Call taker advises he needs help. Caller advises call
taker that name is Richard his number 713 does not know his number he is calling form someone else phone.
Caller advises that his friend is still inside, but he is by the entrance now.
8.00:42:30 - Male caller advising that someone is dead. Male caller does not speak to this call taker.
9.00:43:09 to 00:47:00 - Male caller advises dispatch that someone has not been breathing, but that they have
medical there with. Caller give his location as being at Astroworld. Anthony medic are there with him. I have not
been able to get her back. We have been trying to get people to turn down the music. We are in the back by the
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cameras. They have been doing CPR, but I do not know. Caller advises that he cannot hear anything. Call taker
advises that they are sending help to him; call taker tells call taker that he cannot hear anything.
10.00:59:40 - Male caller from NRG Park, asking if someone a person was transported to the hospital. Caller
asking for name; Conner Adams. Call taker did not have information to provide to male caller in regards to
persons transported.
This video was prior to 2000 hours and is not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
Date:11/5/2021 2:23:39 PM
Officer: Pinon, Alejandro
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130665
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:14:29
Badge #: #
Event Size: 248.13 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:69-6659983
This video was prior to 2000 hours and is not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
Date:11/5/2021 2:49:07 PM
Officer: Diaz, Julio
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-116084
Event Category: Unknown
Duration: 00:05:56
Badge #: #
Event Size: 160.83 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:c5:74-55671977
This video was prior to 2000 hours and is not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
Date:11/5/2021 2:53:07 PM
Officer: Diaz, Julio
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-116084
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:02:04
Badge #: #
Event Size: 67.56 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:c5:74-55671978
This video was prior to 2000 hours and is not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
Date:11/5/2021 3:19:59 PM
Officer: Diaz, Julio
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-116084
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:40:17
Badge #: #
Event Size: 770.27 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:c5:74-55671979
This video was prior to 2000 hours and is not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
Date:11/5/2021 11:42:02 AM
Officer: Phan, Joe
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-125845
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 01:32:05
Badge #: #
Event Size: 1.62 GB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:eb:95-2853431
Prior to 2000 hours, not pertinent to the investigation. This video was no reviewed.
Date:11/5/2021 11:54:31 AM
Officer: Brown, Daniel
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117517
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:24
Badge #: #
Event Size: 87.39 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:cb:0d-31264474
Prior to 2000 hours, not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
Date:11/5/2021 12:15:00 PM
Officer: Brown, Daniel
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117517
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 02:44:55
Badge #: #
Event Size: 2.87 GB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:cb:0d-31264475
Prior to 2000 hours, not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
New Camera System
Date Recorded11/05/21 19:57:06
Event ID00:1d:96:17:9b:dc-0004037151
Vehicle/DeviceBWC2-038855
Officer Gonzales, Dennis
Event CategoryClass B+
Payroll:
Duration: 00:01:02
Video reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
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Prior to 2000 hours, not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
Date Recorded11/05/21 19:25:05
Event ID00:1d:96:17:9b:f1-0001442524
Vehicle/DeviceBWC2-038840
Officer Goemans, Timothy
Event Category Class B+
Payroll:
Duration: 00:02:04
Prior to 2000 hours, not pertinent to the investigation. This video was not reviewed.
Date:11/5/2021 7:51:27 AM
Officer: Blair, Leighton
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-132012
Event Category: Class C/Traffic
Duration: 01:19:02
Badge #: #
Event Size: 1.40 GB
Event ID: 00:00:00:02:03:ac-2408428
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation. The incident is of an accident in the early
morning of November 05, 2021 at 0751 hours. This video was not added to the event case file.
Date:11/5/2021 7:36:34 PM
Officer: Blair, Leighton
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-132012
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:48:17
Badge #: #
Event Size: 908.61 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:02:03:ac-2435405
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 9:12:29 PM
Officer: Brown, Matthew
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-063905
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:58:07
Badge #: #
Event Size: 1.07 GB
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:f9:a1-90948979
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 5:17:04 PM
Officer: Casas, Victor
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-034925
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Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:29:18
Badge #: #
Event Size: 537.29 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:88:6d-77844481
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 5:13:51 PM
Officer: Castellani, Christopher
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-123918
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:31:15
Badge #: #
Event Size: 587.78 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e4:0e-21574900
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 7:45:20 PM
Officer: Castellani, Christopher
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-123918
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:05:50
Badge #: #
Event Size: 169.92 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e4:0e-21574901
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 7:50:22 PM
Officer: Castellani, Christopher
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-123918
Event Category: Unknown
Duration: 00:02:50
Badge #: #
Event Size: 111.81 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e4:0e-21574902
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 9:13:11 PM
Officer: Castellani, Christopher
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-123918
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:04:05
Badge #: #
Event Size: 82.62 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e4:0e-21574903
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 6:47:28 PM
Officer: Chappell, Gregory
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-125906
Event Category: Class B+
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Duration: 00:06:19
Badge #: #
Event Size: 195.25 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:eb:d2-20865082
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 9:11:13 PM
Officer: Chappell, Gregory
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-125906
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:09:32
Badge #: #
Event Size: 175.70 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:eb:d2-20883001
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 1:10:35 PM
Officer: Comparan, Perla
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-107941
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:02:09
Badge #: #
Event Size: 63.43 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:a5:a5-71838789
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 2:39:25 PM
Officer: Comparan, Perla
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-107941
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:02:06
Badge #: #
Event Size: 72.15 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:a5:a5-71838790
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 3:54:47 PM
Officer: Cox, Desiree
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117452
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:20:05
Badge #: #
Event Size: 418.23 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ca:cc-52101400
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 5:01:45 PM
Officer: Cox, Desiree
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117452
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:10:31
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Badge #: #
Event Size: 257.03 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ca:cc-52101401
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 5:17:41 PM
Officer: Cox, Desiree
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117452
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:08:17
Badge #: #
Event Size: 146.69 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ca:cc-52101402
Date:11/5/2021 10:21:27 PM
Officer: Cox, Desiree
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117452
Event Category: Information
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Duration: 00:21:52
Badge #: #
Event Size: 413.82 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ca:cc-52101406
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date:11/5/2021 10:46:45 PM
Officer: Cox, Desiree
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-117452
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:07:36
Badge #: #
Event Size: 193.69 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ca:cc-52101407
This video was reviewed, but is not pertinent to the investigation.
This is body worn camera recordings from Houston Police Officer E. Tobias payroll# Officer E. Tobias
was driving a transport jail van for arrested and detained prisoners.
Date:11/5/2021 7:55:08 AM
Officer: Tobias, Eric
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-128521
Event Category: Class C/Traffic
Duration: 00:05:14
Badge #: #
Event Size: 126.68 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:f6:09-2579346
Date:11/5/2021 8:21:59 AM
Officer: Tobias, Eric
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-128521
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:14:34
Badge #: #
Event Size: 257.95 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:f6:09-2579347
Date:11/5/2021 10:35:23 AM
Officer: Tobias, Eric
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-128521
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:18:42
Badge #: #
Event Size: 347.45 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:f6:09-2579348
Date:11/5/2021 3:06:35 PM
Officer: Tobias, Eric
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-128521
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:27:12
Badge #: #
Event Size: 443.75 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:f6:09-2634416
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0062 06/23/2022 13:11
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
FLORES, O / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
FLORES, O / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/23/2022
Approval Time
13:16:50
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Investigation-Homicide
November 5th, 2021
1 Reliant Parkway
Incident #: 1490724-21
Detective O. Flores
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This supplement contains the following:
1.Introduction
2.Surveillance Canvas
3.Identification of Potential Complainant
4.Contact with "Valle Security Consultants" Company
5.Follow-Up with Parole Officer A. Berry
6.Text Conversation with Joshua David Mitchell
7.Interview with Joshua David Mitchell
8.Laboratory Results Request
9.Officer Contact
10.Body Worn Camera Review
11.Witness Identification
12.Contact Attempts
13.Miscellaneous
14.Houston Fire Department Statements
Narrative
Investigation-Homicide
November 5th, 2021
1 Reliant Parkway
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Detective O. Flores
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Investigation-Homicide
November 5th, 2021
1 Reliant Parkway
Incident #: 1490724-21
Detective O. Flores
(work)
On November 10th, 2021, Parole Officer Berry provided me with 12 screenshot images of the text conversation
between her and Mr. Joshua David Mitchell via my department issued Apple iPhone. All images received were
transferred from my department issued cellphone to the Houston Police Department central hard drive. A copy of
all screenshots will be included in the case file.
Interview with Joshua David Mitchell:
On November 9th, 2021, Detectives N. Alvarado, T. Vaca, and I met with Mr. Joshua David Mitchell at 999 Cross
Post Rd., Mineral Wells, Texas 76068, and conducted a non-custodial interview (see Detective N. Alvarado's
supplement for interview synopsis and details).
Laboratory Results Request:
On my initial contact with Parole Officer Berry about Mr. Joshua David Mitchell, she informed me he had recently
completed a urinalysis test. During our meeting at Mineral Wells, Texas on November 9th, 2021, she informed me
that the results on the urinalysis for Mr. Joshua David Mitchell for the urinalysis performed November 8th, 2021
came back negative for (CHECK WHAT TESTED FOR).
When asked for a copy of the urinalysis results, Parole Officer Berry referred me to Unit Supervisor Vilma
Navarrete (phone # . Ms. Navarrete informed me that Mr. Mitchell all of Mr. Mitchell's urinalysis
have come back with negative results since the beginning of his supervision back in April of 2021. I requested a
copy of all urinalysis results for Mr. Mitchell from Ms. Navarrete. Ms. Navarrete stated submit a request for the
requested records through the legal department of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division, and
have the records delivered to me once available. I provided Ms. Navarrete with a business card containing my
contact information and department issued e-mail address.
On November 16th, 2021, I contacted Ms. Navarrete via phone # and inquired on the status of the
requested urinalysis records for Mr. Mitchell. I was advised by Ms. Navarrete that the request had been submitted
to the legal department, and she was still awaiting a response.
On January 7th, 2022, I contacted Ms. Navarrete about the status of the lab results, and was told she did not have
them. I was advised by Ms. Navarrete that she would follow up with their legal department for the requested
urinalysis results.
As of April 22nd, 2022, the requested urinalysis results have yet to be received.
Officer Contact:
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
No.
11.Did you perform CPR/witness anyone performing CPR, or did you handle any bodies/witness anyone touching
or handling any bodies?
Deputy Perrett stated security guard personnel were pulling people out of the crowd.
Deputy Perrett stated people in her area were not being pulled out, but was told by people she was guiding to the
exit that security personnel were pulling people out. Deputy Perrett stated she didn't know what had occurred
because she was in the front, and people in her area told her they were okay. Deputy Perrett stated her and the
other staff working in her section were passing water bottles out to individuals. Deputy Perrett stated she learned
what had occurred after she was gone when she saw news of the incident.
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Officer Name: Officer Timothy Roberts
Date: 11/12/2021
Agency: Houston Police Department
Event Position: Working administrative duties in Purple Lot; NRG Security Office
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
Officer Roberts stated he worked the Travis Scott "Astroworld" festival in an extra job capacity from
approximately 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer Roberts stated his regular duty hours are from
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer Roberts stated he was assigned administrative duties in the purple lot, and would walk back and
forth to the area set up for juvenile arrests and processing inside a security office inside NRG.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer Roberts stated he worked with H.P.D. Commander Lentini, Assistant Chief Skillern, Lieutenant
Cruz, Sergeant Cole, and another sergeant who were "coming in and out" of the section.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer Roberts stated he was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
Not Applicable.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer Roberts stated he did not render aid to anyone.
8.Did you administer any Narcan?
Officer Roberts stated he did not administer Narcan.
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9. Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident.
Officer Roberts stated he did not record anything on his personal device, nor did he receive anything
regarding the incident.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
No.
11.Did you perform CPR/witness anyone performing CPR, or did you handle any bodies/witness anyone touching
or handling any bodies?
Officer Roberts stated he did not witness anyone performing CPR/Narcan.
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Officer Name: Sergeant Michael Saldivar
Date: 11/12/2021
Agency: Houston Police Department
Event Position: Command Post-Sign in
Investigator's Notes: Upon review of the interview with Sergeant Saldivar, I learned that, though my department
issued Sony digital recorder was connected to my city phone adapter for telephone recording, it did not audio
record Sergeant Saldivar's responses. His responses were documented during the interview, however, on a sheet
of paper with the listed questions. The aforementioned paper will be kept in the case file.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
Sergeant Saldivar stated he worked the Travis Scott "Astroworld" festival in an extra job capacity from
approximately 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sergeant Saldivar stated he was one of the coordinators for the
event.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Sergeant Saldivar's regular duty hours are from .
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Sergeant Saldivar stated he was assigned to the Command Post handling sign-in of officers.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Sergeant Saldivar stated Command Lentini was in the section, along with a long list of other officers.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Sergeant Saldivar stated he was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
Not Applicable.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Sergeant Saldivar stated he did not render any aid to anyone.
8.Did you administer any Narcan?
Sergeant Saldivar stated he did not administer Narcan.
9. Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident.
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Sergeant Saldivar stated he did not record anything on his personal device, nor has anyone sent him
anything regarding the incident.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
No.
11.Did you perform CPR/witness anyone performing CPR, or did you handle any bodies/witness anyone touching
or handling any bodies?
Sergeant Saldivar stated he did not witness anyone performing CPR/handling any bodies.
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Officer Name: Officer
Date: 11/12/2021
Agency: Houston Police Department
Event Position: Plain Clothes (Mobile)
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
Officer stated he was working the Travis Scott "Astroworld" festival in an extra job capacity
from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Officer stated his regular duty hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday off.
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Officer stated he was working in an undercover capacity, and was mobile throughout the entire
shift.
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
Officer stated he was working with Officer , Officer and Deputy from
the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Officer stated he was not wearing a body worn camera.
6.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
Not Applicable.
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Officer stated he did not render aid.
8.Did you administer any Narcan?
Officer stated he did not administer Narcan.
9. Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident.
Officer stated he did not record anything on his personal device, nor had he received anything
regarding the incident.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
d.Other observational activities occurred from 19:30 to 21:20 during a recon with HPD members. These members
were EAC Satterwhite, Commander Harden and a few others who I do not know the names of.
3.Any medical care/treatment/assistance action taken or observed by you, and did you record any such action on
video or by other means?
a.The only contact I had with anyone was when I saw a couple emerge from the crowd. The young lady appeared
to be having a panic attack. This occurred at approximately 21:20. She appeared to be catching her breath and
her boyfriend attempting to calm her. I radioed to HFD Command what I was witnessing. Within a couple of
minutes, another young lady came out from the crowd near the Travis Scott statue and appeared to be catching
her breath. She said she was having trouble breathing. I radioed and called via cell of what I was seeing to HFD
Command and for them to check with Paradox. Shortly thereafter, a small (medical) team arrived at the statue and
appeared to be assessing the 2 ladies. I only conducted a quick visual assessment to see if they were needing
medical attention.
b.A few minutes prior to these 2 ladies emerging from the crowd, a young man approximately 25 years old,
wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey was seen sitting in some sort of distress approximately 25 feet from the
crowd. He was soaking wet. He seemed to have come from the crowd. I watched him to determine if he needed
help, however he quickly recovered and walked away from the crowd. Shortly thereafter, the 2 ladies appeared in
distress. That is when I realized that the crowd was compressing, and people were emerging from the crowd
under duress. I radioed in my suspicions to HFD Command.
4.Can you identify all person(s) who may have relevant knowledge of you actions or medical care provided?
a.On or about the hours of 19:30 to 20:45, EAC Satterwhite and Commander Hardin had assisted me in providing
scene access as part of a site recon. Both were near me from 20:45 to 21:20.
b.No medical attention was given by me other than a quick verbal and visual initial assessment to see if 2 young
ladies were needing medical attention. The small medical team arrived, and we left the area to the PD holding. I
was heading back to the HFD Command Post.
c.At this time, Commander Harden was going to arrange for me to return to the HFD Command Post.
5.Any communication(s) you had regarding noteworthy events or conditions during the event, and please detail
the time of communication, the content of the communication and whether you are aware of any video or audio
record of the communication.
a.On or about 21:20, I radioed HFD Command regarding the crowd and the appearance of the crowd
compressing toward the center.
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b.Contacted HFD Command via radio and cell.
c.The only video I have is of the crowd at around 20:45. 10 sec.
d.I arrived back to the HFD Command Post at approximately 21:40 and began working within our Incident
Command System.
e.We coordinated the arrival of HFD resources and deployed units to the medical tents. D21 (Chief Leonard) was
given medical and additional resources to set up a forward ICS structure at the medical tent where Paradox was.
f.Enrique (Mico) Guerra, HFD Communications Captain, has the cell phone times from that day. I called his
number to report what I was seeing.
g.HFD also has the radio tapes from that night regarding the communications that occurred over the radio. Sr.
Captain Coleman has access to those tapes.
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 12/18/2021Time: 9:36 AM
My name is Matthew Lloyd. I am a W/M and I am 54 years old, having been born . I am employed by
the Houston Fire Department and my work address is 5320 N. Shepherd Dr. My work telephone number is
My occupation is Communications Captain.
1.I arrived at the NRG complex around 0700 and left around midnight on the 5th of November.
2.My assignment was to assist the IC and handle communications for HFD. We set up our Command Post in
Mobile Command 008. MC008 was situated in the Orange lot of the NRG complex, along with the HPD mobile
command apparatus.
3.I was in the Orange lot and vicinity the entire time so I witnessed no medical emergencies nor took any video.
4.Members assigned to the MC008 that day were witness to my actions and what possibly transpired on the
radios and phones. Danescu, Koochak, Garcia, Guerra, Sheffield and Sgt Richard were present most of the time.
Other HFD and HPD members came into MC008 throughout the day and night.
5.One of my roles, along with Guerra, was to watch the COH CAD 9-1-1 system so as to bring awareness or
eliminate incidents that might send HFD resources into the footprint, where other agencies had jurisdiction for that
event. After we obtained the phone numbers for the Paradoc contact, I also would call that number and speak to
someone about a 9-1-1 call so they could send resources. That happened a number of times throughout the
day/afternoon/evening. My phone log has been printed and is available. In addition, I would ask the Paradoc
contact about how many people they had "touched" and how many transported. I also had contact with a cohort
that worked with HCEC numerous times throughout the day/afternoon/evening. He and I would talk about how
many HCEC units were available and such. The CAD record reflects my actions in obtaining resources to
mitigate the incident, along with some notes. Guerra and myself also listened to multiple radio channels to stay
aware of what was happening and who was where throughout the day.
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
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Date: 12/17/2021Time: 2:21 PM
My name is Enrique Guerra. I am a H/M and I am 51 years old, having been born .. I can also be
reached at I am employed by Houston Fire Department-HEC, and my work address is 5320 N.
Shepherd Dr.. My work telephone number is My occupation is Communications Captain.
1. Arrived Nov. 5th @ 7am Departed Nov. 6th @ 2am
2. Arrived at the Orange Lot and reported to HFD command Post at 7am. My role was to Stand-By and be ready
to dispatch any HFD assets needed or as directed by the HFD Incident Commander. Also, I was to monitor our
(HFD) CAD system to intercept any 9-1- 1 calls coming into our (HFD) system for anywhere on the NRG
Complex. If any 9-1-1 calls came in, I would pass the call details over Harris County Emergency Corp (HCEC) by
radio.
3. I did not care for or treat any person, nor did I assist in any medical treatment. No, I did not observe any
medical treatment for anyone. No, I did not record any.
4. Deputy Chief I. Garcia, District Mo Koochack, Communications Sr. Captain Matt Lloyd
5. I had communications with HCEC throughout the event from 7am to approximately 10pm by radio on HM 13
(Harris Co. Mutual Aid 13). I don't believe this channel was recorded. Our communications consisted of how many
units they had available for transport and how many they've transported so far. I would also ask for information
about ParaDocs (How many patients they've treated? How many patients they have in the Med Tent?). I had to
request ParaDocs information from HCEC because we had no way to communicate with ParDocs. Later
approximately 3 or 4pm we received a phone number to contact ParaDocs. Sometimes they answered and
sometimes they did not. Some communications came from Deputy Chief Garcia between 9pm - 9:30pm advising
what he was witnessing from around the Main Stage area. It was this information along with our (Koochack, Lloyd,
and me) experience to be Pro-Active and dispatch an EMS Task Force to stand-by in the Maroon Lot at 9:37pm
with the intentions to move over to Gate 16 in the Yellow Lot if needed. Approximately 9:38pm HCEC come over
the radio to announce they had 6 CPRs in progress. No, I am not aware of any video or audio recordings of our
communications.
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 12/18/2021Time: 8:56 AM
My name is Ryan Danescu. I am a W/M and I am 35 years old, having been born .. I am employed by
Houston Fire Department Station 8, and my work address is My work telephone number is
My occupation is Engineer Operator.
1)Your time(s) of arrival/departure;
Response: District Chief Mohammed Koochack and I arrived on Mobile Command 8 (command van) at
approximately 0650 (per incident notes). Chief Koochack and I left the incident scene some time after 0100-0130
the following morning and returned to Station 8, Downtown.
2)Your role or assignment including location(s) or area(s) covered;
Response : I was assigned as the Engineer Operator/ICT on Mobile Command 8 (command van). I remained with
the command van for the duration of the incident, with the exception of a short period of time, after the incident,
where Chief Koochack and I were escorted by an HPD officer to the SETRAC trailer to meet with other HFD
personnel.
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My role was to assist the HFD incident commander (Chief Koochack) as needed, operate the command vehicle,
monitor radio traffic, document notes on the ICS 214 (activity log), and monitor the VIDSYS camera system.
3)Any medical care/treatment/assistance/action taken or observed by you and did you record any such action on
video or by any other means;
Response : I did not personally provide any medical treatment. As part of my role, I did record radio traffic related
to medical treatment on the ICS 214 (activity log).
4)Can you identify all person(s) who may have relevant knowledge of your actions or medical care provided;
Response : District Chief Mohammed Koochack (incident commander), Communications Capt. Guerra,
Communications Capt. Loyd, Sr. Capt. Chris McAllister, HPD Liaison Lt. Jeff Richards, and Firefighter Sheffield.
These names were retrieved from a summary email from Chief Koochack to the HFD command staff. I do not
know the first names of several of the individuals listed above.
5)Any communication(s) you had regarding noteworthy events or conditions during the event, and please detail
the time of communication, the content of the communication and whether you are aware of any video or auction
record of the communication.
Response : As part of my role, I monitored radio transmissions from the incident and recorded noteworthy events
from HPD and HFD. I also recorded information received indirectly regarding event security and on scene EMS
(Paradocs/Harris County EMS). I recorded these events in the ICS 214 (activity log) with a time stamp for the
event. Please refer to the ICS 214 log from the incident for additional details as it was 11 pages long.
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 12/17/2021Time: 1:58 PM
My name is James Sheffield. I am a W/M and I am 48 years old, having been born . I am employed
by Houston Fire Department and my work address is 500 Jefferson. My work telephone number is
My occupation is Firefighter.
1. I arrived approx. 16:30
2. HFD Incident Command Vehicle in the parking lot it was in.
3. I was not involved in care or treatment where the medical incident occurred, nor did I record it in any way. To
my knowledge, the only recording that was done was by OEC of the radio traffic.
4. I am not sure whom all knew my whereabouts, but Chf. Mo Koochack, Cpt. Matt Lloyd, EO. Ryan Danescu,
Deputy Chief Isaac Garcia, Cpt. Enrique Guerra, and Chf. Samuel Pena. As far as my actions, they were confined
to the Command Vehicle. I did not provide any medical care.
5. Following the event, there were unofficial discussions of "what happened" and "what was seen" but it was one
on one casual conversation that was private. To my knowledge, it was not recorded, nor did I see any sort of
video regarding these conversations.
a.If you are asking if I have seen or shared any recording/ video of this event, I have not seen or shared anything.
The only recordings or video that I have seen have been on public platforms (news, Facebook, Snap Chat, ect.)
Response : I did not personally provide any medical treatment. As part of my role, I did record radio traffic related
to medical treatment on the ICS 214 (activity log).
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Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0063 06/23/2022 13:13
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
PRAXEDES, V H / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
PRAXEDES, V H / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/23/2022
Approval Time
13:17:18
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Investigation Homicide
Case # 149072421
1 Reliant Parkway, Street, Houston, TX
November 5, 2021
Detective V. Praxedes
Homicide - Special Investigations Unit
This supplement was completed by Detective V. Praxedes, Payroll # and includes the following:
1.Introduction
2.Contact made with HCSO
3. Phone call made to Skywalk Officers
4.Phone calls made to Extra Job Officers
5.Phone calls made to RMP officers
6.Text messages sent to Ms. Tish Maroulis
7.Phone calls made to Melanie Maroulis
8.Phone calls made to Lainie Maroulis
9.Criminal Background Check
10.Contact with Houston Fire Department Personnel
11.Contact with Houston Fire Department Union Attorney
Narrative
Investigation Homicide
Case # 149072421
1 Reliant Parkway, Street, Houston, TX
November 5, 2021
Detective V. Praxedes
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Homicide - Special Investigations Unit
This supplement was completed by Detective V. Praxedes, Payroll # and includes the following:
1.Introduction
2.Contact made with HCSO
3. Phone call made to Skywalk Officers
4.Phone calls made to Extra Job Officers
5.Phone calls made to RMP officers
6.Text messages sent to Ms. Tish Maroulis
7.Phone calls made to Melanie Maroulis
8.Phone calls made to Lainie Maroulis
9.Criminal Background Check
10.Contact with Houston Fire Department Personnel
11.Contact with Houston Fire Department Union Attorney
Introduction
On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at approximately at., I, Detective V. Praxedes, payroll # assigned to the
Houston Police Department (HPD), Homicide Division - Special Investigations Unit (SIU), was notified by
Homicide - SIU Sergeant M. Ynosencio of an incident that occurred at Astroworld Festival, 1 Reliant Parkway,
Houston, Harris County, Texas.
I was instructed, to assist with contacting the Sky watch officers ASAP as there could be a possibility that there
was footage and we needed to secure footage as quick as possible. I began by calling the Harris County Sherriff's
office and spoke with Ms. Daisy. Below is the result of the phone call.
Contact made with HCSO:
I, contacted the Harris County Sheriff's office and spoke with Daisy who was kind enough to provide me with the
phone numbers to Officers Kendal Carter, and Amanda Fry. I was provided the phone number to the Homeland
Security Bureau . I as well requested her help with obtaining agency phone numbers to Officer
Rufus Yarbrough and was told that the officer works for the HCSO Detention Support For Deputy
Jacqueline Ginns, I was advised that Deputy Ginns works for the HCSO Detention center. For Officer Cedric
Cook, I, was advised there were more than one Cedric Cook in the system, and was unable to provide me with a
phone number. For Officer Terrence Fletcher and Michael Fondren, I, was advised that both officers worked on
HCSO Patrol Support and provided the phone number . There was no information found for Officer
Billy Stephens and Jarrod Thompson, I was advised were two officers listed under that name. I thanked Ms.
Daisy for the information and ended the call.
I then contacted the Homeland Security Bureau at the number provided by HCSO- Daisy and
spoke with Ms. Kristy who after providing her with the information of the officers I was told will have them call me
back. I provided her with name and number.
PHONE CALLS MADE TO OFFICERS:
>>The following questions were asked in the same order as documented below. The purposes for asking
the questions below is to piece together the event.
>>Additionally, the conversations between the officers working the event were all audio recorded on a
digital voice recorder. The summary is not verbatim. For full details refer to the CD that will be placed in
this case file.
The questions asked are listed below:
-Hi, this is Detective Praxedes from the Homicide Division. We are contacting all officers that were
assigned to the Travis Scott Event to get all accounts, evidence, video and anything else that might help.
We would like to ask you a couple of questions. This is a voluntary statement, but it would help us to
piece together what happened out there.
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1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours and
days off?
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
3.What location/ section of the park/ property were you assigned?
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/ property?
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
6.Di you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
7.Did your render any aid/ help anyone while you were out there?
8.Did you administer any Narcan?
9.Did you records anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know what you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
BWC? Yes
Synopsis of event details:
-How did you get assigned at NRG? Extra Job
-Hours for the assignment? 6:00am to 11:00 pm
-Regular duty hours and days off?
-What location or section of the part of the park/ property were you assigned? Outside of the perimeter,
driving in a golf cart
-Who were you working with in the section? With no one was by himself
-Were you wearing a body worn camera? Yes
- Did you active your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment? No
-Did you render any aid/ help anyone while out there? No
-Did you witness anyone giving first aid or performing CPR? No
-Did you Administered any Narcan? No
-Did you record anything on your person device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
No
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation? No
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Name: Officer Paul Peters (Supervisor)
Agency: Houston Police Department
BWC? No BWC
Synopsis of event details:
-How did you get assigned at NRG? Extra Job
-Hours for the assignment? 6:00 am - 01:00 am
-Regular duty hours and days off? 06:00- 14:00 Sat/ Sun off
-What location or section of the part of the park/ property were you assigned? Rover, did not have a specific
area. Duties were to cover the exterior gates driving the parking lot, and make sure the officers were at their
sections.
-Who were you working with in the section?
-Were you wearing a body worn camera? Not one assigned
- Did you active your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment? Not one
assigned
-Did you render any aid/ help anyone while out there? No
-Did you Administered any Narcan? No
-Did you record anything on your person device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
No
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation? No
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Name: Officer Martinique Randall (Supervisor)
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Agency: Harris County Pct 6 Constable
Assignment at the Event: Wheel/ Blue Lot Mc Nee/ Gate 16A area
Contact Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
BWC? No BWC Assigned
Synopsis of event details:
-How did you get assigned at NRG? Extra Job
-Hours for the assignment? 06:00 am- 12:30 am
-Regular duty hours and days off?
-What location or section of the part of the park/ property were you assigned? Blue Lot, located on the
South side of the stadium from Kirby to NRG Arena, Southside of the stadium on 610 feeder.
-Who were you working with in the section? Does not remember how many officers were working that day. He
was driving around as he is a supervisor.
-Were you wearing a body worn camera? No
- Did you active your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment? Just minor
cuts and scratches for when people were jumping the fences.
-Did you render any aid/ help anyone while out there? No
-Did you Administered any Narcan? No
-Did you record anything on your person device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
No
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation? No, stated spent the day with people jumping the perimeter fences. Does not know how many
people they caught jumping the fence and did not catch people jumping the fences.
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Name: Deputy Miguel Alas
Agency: Fort Bend County SO
Assignment at the Event: Uber/ Lyft Pick- up/ Drop off near Gate 5
Contact Date: Friday, November 12, 2021, left a voice mail at 10:08am. Called back
BWC? No BWC Assigned
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Synopsis of event details:
-How did you get assigned at NRG? Extra Job
-Hours for the assignment? 06:00 am- 1:00 am
-Regular duty hours and days off?
-What location or section of the part of the park/ property were you assigned? Blue #24 pick/ drop off, just
South end of the Arena at NRG Park.
-Who were you working with in the section? By himself, no one else was assigned with him.
-Were you wearing a body worn camera? No
- Did you active your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment? No
-Did you render any aid/ help anyone while out there? No
-Did you see anyone performing CPR or giving First Aid? No
-Did you Administered any Narcan? No
-Did you record anything on your person device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
No
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation? No, he was not aware of what was going on inside the event. He heard radio requesting EMS and
he assisted the 14 year old parents to where their son was in the medical tent.
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Name: Officer Ronald Davis
Agency: Harris County PCT 1 Constable
BWC?
Synopsis of event details:
-How did you get assigned at NRG?
-Hours for the assignment?
-Regular duty hours and days off?
-What location or section of the part of the park/ property were you assigned?
-Who were you working with in the section?
-Were you wearing a body worn camera? No
- Did you active your body worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment? No
-Did you render any aid/ help anyone while out there? No
-Did you see anyone performing CPR or giving First Aid? No
-Did you Administered any Narcan? No
-Did you record anything on your person device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
No
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation? No
12/09/2021 Detective Notes: Detective was unable to make contact with Harris County PCT 1 Deputy,
Ronald Davis.
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-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
12/09/2021 Detective Notes: Detective was unable to make contact with Officer Douglas Huggings
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Name: Eric Ibarra
Agency: Dayton Police Department
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
12/09/2021 Detective Notes: Detective was unable to get in contact with Deputy, Damien Palmer.
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Name: Officer Paul Pollard
Agency: Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
RMP'S List:
On Friday, November 12, 2021, I detective Praxedes received a list of the RMP's list and
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Detective Notes: Detective was unable to make contact with Houston Police Officer Wyatt Pierro.
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Name: Officer Jason Tucker
Agency: Houston Police Department
>>>>Continuation of the RMP- Rapid Mobility Response list for officers who were sent to the "Astroworld"
incident.
Name: Sgt. Almasri, Ibrahim
Agency: Houston Police Department
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
12/06/2021- Detective Notes: Detective was unable to make contact with Houston Police Department
Officer Tallal Salameh.
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Name: Officer Daniel Dinh
Agency: Houston Police Department
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
12/06/2021- Detective Notes: Detective was unable to make contact with Houston Police Officer Wyatt
Pierro.
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Name: Officer Jason Tucker
Agency: Houston Police Department
Officer William Lyon stated already spoke to another investigator with the unit.
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Name: Officer Bryson Covert
Agency: Houston Police Department
Officer Justice Shaffer stated already spoke to another investigator with the unit.
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Officer Kenneth Hoofkin stated already spoke to another investigator with the unit.
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Name: Sgt. Eric Bertrand
Agency: Houston Police Department
Sgt. Eric Bertrand stated already spoke to another investigator with the unit. Stated he was the street Sergeant for
Northwest patrol division
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Name: Officer Ron Gill
Agency: Houston Police Department
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Officer Joseph Smith stated already spoke to another investigator with the unit.
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Name: Officer Dustin Foret
Agency: Houston Police Department
Officer Dustin Foret stated already spoke to another investigator with the unit.
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Name: Officer Danielle Dempsey
Agency: Houston Police Department
-Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
12/06/2021- Detective Notes: Detective was unable to make contact with Houston Police Officer Paul
Ogden.
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Name: Officer Melvin Valimatt Athil
Agency: Houston Police Department
Officer Khouloud Amir stated, she already spoke to an investigator in the unit.
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Name: Officer Alejandro Espinoza
Agency: Houston Police Department
>>Lainie Maroulis
DOB:
Cell:
DOI: Monday, December 1, 2021
Time of Interview: 3:38 pm
Length of Phone recorded audio: 00:08:06 minutes
Lainie stated she was willing to provide a voluntary statement over the phone of what she witnessed at the event.
Lainie stated her full name is Lainie Maroulis, and her Date of Birth is , stated she is 21 years old. Lainie
stated she and her sister attended the Travis Scott event. Stated she and her sister sat in the VIP section. Lainie
stated this is her fifth Travis Scott concert. She stated she was over protective of her and her sister as she knows
how crazy it can get. She stated when she saw that the crowd began to get crazy, she and her sister became
afraid. She stated she did not witnessed anything, other than the crowd. Lainie stated she was not aware of
everything that happened until the next day when she was getting ready for the next Travis concert. She stated
her father told her about the incident. Lainie stated she has gone to previous Travis Scott events and the last one
she went to prior to this one was in 2018, where she was left with bruises of her stomach from the crowded place.
She stated on her previous concerts to Travis Scott, she had general admissions and experienced the not being
able to breathe incident, which made her buy the VIP tickets this past concert.
>>The conversation with Melanie Maroulis and Lainie Maroulis was recorded on a digital voice recorder.
This was a brief summary of the conversation. The summary is not verbatim. For full details refer to the
CD that will be placed in this case file.
Criminal History:
On Monday, December 6, 2021, I Detective Praxedes, conducted a criminal history check for the witnesses
Melanie and Lainie Maroulis. A copy of the criminal report will be placed in this case file.
Contact Date: Thursday, December 6, 2022, Contacted Officer Garza. Left a voice mail at 1:40pm and sent an
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email at 1:53pm to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> as of Friday,
January 7, 2022, Time 12:31pm have not received a phone call.
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Name: Officer Gill Ron
Agency: Houston Police Department
WRITTEN STATEMENT:
Sgt. Russell R. Gray was able to come in and provide his statement on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Below the
statement. The statements are included in the case file. Signed statements are in the "Officer Statement" tab of
the case file, and are copied and pasted below. I highlighted the name of each officer in bold lettering so it would
be easily identifiable.
HPD Sergeant, Russel Gray, Employee #
My name is Russell R. Gray. My payroll number is I am a POLICE SERGEANT and I am assigned to the
Robbery Division on day shift. My office telephone number is
l. How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment? On-duty-arrived at apprx 1300 hours left at apprx 0100.
The night prior to the main event (Thursday), I worked an OT assignment for SRG at Astroworld for the Travis
Scott sound check and while there, I requested and received permission from Lt. Steele to work the main event on
the Friday night.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off'?
My regular duty hours are M-F 0800-1600 with Saturday and Sunday off.
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
I was assigned to the Teal Lot SRG Staging area.
4. Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
I was working with the SRG supervisors and other SRG personal in that section,
5. Were you wearing a body worn camera?
I am not assigned a camera and I was not wearing one at that time.
6. Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
7, Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
At the end of the event, I moved towards the medical area and while there, I did assist several injured people,
including a girl with a broken arm, by helping carry some to the tent area and outside staging.
Did you administer any Narcan?
I did not administer Narcan.
9. Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident.
I did not record anything and I was not sent anything.
10. Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
There were numerous people coming into the medical tent area after the concert and myself and others set up a
makeshift triage area outside of the main medical tent to stage victims that were mobil, but had other injuries.
11 . Did you perform CPR/witness anyone performing CPR, or did you handle any bodies/witness anyone
touching or handling any bodies?
I did not handle any bodies, but I did witness 2 different people receiving CPR. One person, who I later learned
was the Acosta kid, was inside of the tent receiving CPR and the other person, who I did not see, was receiving
CPR as HFD moved them towards and ambulance.
Officer Norma Hernandez- Funes stated she already spoke to someone in the Unit.
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Name: Officer Lantha Jolivette
Agency: Houston Police Department
Shop # 43143
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 13:56:22
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-049600 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 5.12 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0e:02-26702611
During this footage in shop # 43143, was not observed to have been at a location of where First Aid, CPR, or
Immediate rescue assistance was provided. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as
Class B, and placed the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 43143
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 12:01:44
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-049600 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 1.24 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0e:02-26687053
During this footage in shop # 43143, was not observed to have been at a location of where First Aid, CPR, or
Immediate rescue assistance was provided. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as
Class B, and placed the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 45006
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 21:57:13
Officer: Gilbert Rodriguez
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048871 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 2.49 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0d:43-27438985
During this footage in shop # 45006, was not observed to have been at a location of where First Aid, CPR, or
Immediate rescue assistance was provided. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as
Class B, and placed the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 48042
Date recorded: 11/05/202119:00:26
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-050851 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
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Event Size: 225.01 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:15:3e-27889024
During this footage in shop # 48042, was not observed to have been at a location of where First Aid, CPR, or
Immediate rescue assistance was provided. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as
Class B, and placed the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 48042
Date recorded: 11/05/202118:51:22
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-050851 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 40.45 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:15:3e-27889022
During this footage in shop # 48042, was not observed to have been at a location of where First Aid, CPR, or
Immediate rescue assistance was provided. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as
Class B, and placed the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 48042
Date recorded: 11/05/202118:51:31
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-050851 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 41.94 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:15:3e-27889023
During this footage in shop # 48042, was not observed to have been at a location of where First Aid, CPR, or
Immediate rescue assistance was provided. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as
Class B, and placed the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 48207
Date recorded: 11/05/202113:18:42
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-050932 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 71.03 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:15:5c-31261709
During this footage in shop # 48207, was not observed to have been at a location of where First Aid, CPR, or
Immediate rescue assistance was provided. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as
Class B, and placed the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(2)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 21:49:31
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 787.35 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330856
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(3)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 21:43:21
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 131.29 MB
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Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330855
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(4)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 21:34:31
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 40.21 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330853
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(5)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 21:34:36
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 40.85 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330854
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(6)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 21:26:38
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 68.14 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330852
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(7)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 21:18:15
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 235.36 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330851
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(8)
Shop # 41034(9)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 20:08:11
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 236.37 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330848
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(10)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 19:45:53
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 181.93 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330847
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(11)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 19:34:09
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 45.90 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330846
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(12)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 19:27:29
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 111.45 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330845
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
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Shop # 41034(13)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 19:08:53
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 42.24 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330844
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(14)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 19:08:45
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 40.40 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330843
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(15)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 18:46:21
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 228.76 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330842
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(16)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 18:31:53
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 390.02 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330841
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(18)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 17:54:31
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 146.80 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330839
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(19)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 14:42:47
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 5.01 GB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330838
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(20)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 14:07:41
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 434.53 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330837
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(21)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 13:59:03
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 244.64 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330836
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(22)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 13:54:10
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Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 172.11 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330835
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(23)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 13:00:28
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 839.81 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330834
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(24)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 12:55:00
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 42.14 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330833
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Shop # 41034(25)
Date recorded: 11/05/2021 12:22:24
Device Serial/ Version: DVR2-048869 / 4.0.8.913
Event Category: Class B+
Event Size: 720.68 MB
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:0a:b8-34330832
During this footage in shop # 41034, No activity was observed. There was no First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance observed. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed
the footage under Confidential status.
Date:11/5/2021 8:56:10 AM
Officer: Morrow, Ben
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-062765
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:39:38
Event Size: 737.04 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:f5:2d-49349062
This footage has no relation with the ASTROWORLD Event
Date:11/5/2021 10:09:23 AM
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Officer: Morrow, Ben
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-062765
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:26:09
Event Size: 486.06 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:f5:2d-49349063
Date:11/5/2021 11:55:41 AM
Officer: Morrow, Ben
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-062765
Event Category: Information
Duration: 00:02:14
Event Size: 132.37 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:f5:2d-49349064
Citizen Contact- During this footage, I did not observed the officer provide First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed the footage
under Confidential status.
Citizen contact- During this footage, I did not observed the officer provide First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed the footage
under Confidential status.
Citizen contact- During this footage, I did not observed the officer provide First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed the footage
under Confidential status.
Citizen contact- During this footage, I did not observed the officer provide First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed the footage
under Confidential status.
Date: 11/5/2021 12:31:22 PM
Officer: Negrete, Aaron
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-048306
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:23
Event Size: 102.63 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:bc:b2-24922837
Citizen Contact- During this footage, I did not observed the officer provide First Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue
assistance. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and placed the footage
under Confidential status.
Citizen contact along with other officers on scene- During this footage, I did not observed the officer provide First
Aid, CPR, or Immediate rescue assistance. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as
Class B, and placed the footage under Confidential status.
Mounted Patrol- Non Citizen contact- During this footage, I did not observed the officer provide First Aid, CPR, or
Immediate rescue assistance. The footage was saved under the above case number, classified as Class B, and
placed the footage under Confidential status.
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Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0064 06/23/2022 13:15
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
WALKER, C E / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
WALKER, C E / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/24/2022
Approval Time
07:05:46
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
This supplement contains:
1. Introduction
2. Officer Statements
Officer Dylan Passarella
Deputy Kendall Noel
Deputy Tyrone Newsome
Officer Diamond Merritt
Lieutenant Michael Barrow
Sergeant Mark Gomez
Officer Colby Carlson
Officer Charles Brown
Officer Daniel Molina
Officer Horace Scott
Officer Cameron Scott
Officer Ryan Bernico
Officer Zane Weido
Sergeant Kevin Ferguson
Officer Catrina Ewing
Officer Kevin Wagner
Officer Joe Phan
Officer Cody Seidel
Officer Daniel Daley
Officer Daniel Brown
Sergeant Norma Lazo
Officer Monica Rivera
Officer Efrain Curiel
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Senior Police Officer Ramon Sambrano
Senior Police Officer Rubin White
Senior Police Officer Kevin Rambo
Officer Joseph Cantu
Sergeant Earnest Wiggins
Officer Garret Crotwell
Senior Police Officer Charles Ballard
Officer Yannic Kamdem
Officer Mike Amaro
Officer Garrett Greenlea ***
Officer Zachary Thomas
Officer Randall Tanner
Lieutenant Son Pham
Sergeant Christopher Castellani
Officer Henry Osorto
Officer Kevin Ipina
Officer Victor Casas
Officer Devin Michael
Officer Nadeem Aslam
Officer Jared Sturm
Officer Matthew Brown
Officer Gregory Chappell
Officer Bryce Peters
Officer Samuel Lusk
Officer Seth Whitten
Officer Kevin Nguyen
Sergeant Eric Estrada
Officer Wyatt Pierro
Sergeant Derrick Skinner
Officer Juan Trejo
Officer Adrian Losoya
Senior Police Officer Kenneth Bigger
Officer Liliana Hernandez
Senior Police Officer Aaron Day
Officer Alan Revilla
Lieutenant Jason Rosemon
Sergeant Michael Hardt
Senior Police Officer Sylvia Lopez
Officer Julio Diaz
Officer Humberto Rodriguez
Officer Clayton Williams
3. Body Worn Camera Footage
Narrative
Incident #1490724-21
November 6, 2021
1 Reliant Parkway
Detective C. Walker
1. Introduction:
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, I, Officer C. Walker ( assigned to the Houston Police Department's
Homicide Division - Special Investigations Unit - Squad 5, learned members of the SIU were tasked with
contacting law enforcement officers who were working at the Astroworld Festival.
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2. Officer Statements:
I was provided a list of personnel and asked to contact several of the individuals listed. Each person I spoke to
was given the same introductory statements advising who I was and that the Homicide Division was contacting all
officers who were assigned to the Travis Scott Event to get all accounts, evidence, video, and anything else that
might help. I explained I would like to ask ask a couple of questions. I further advised the conversation would be
a voluntary statement, but would help to piece together what happened during the incident under investigation.
Each conversation was audio-recorded on a City-of-Houston issued Sony ICD-PX470 digital voice recorder. The
individual files were saved as part of the case file.
Each person was then asked the following questions:
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park?
5.Were you wearing a body-worn camera?
6.Did you activate your body-worn camera at all or capture any footage during your assignment?
7.Did you render an aid/help anyone while out there?
8.Did you administer any Narcan?
9.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
Phone Interview
Date: November 10, 2021
Begin Time: 1314 hours
End Time: 1318 hours
On November 10, 2021, at approximately 1040 hours, I called HPD Officer Passarella by phone and left a
voicemail for him to call me back. At approximately 1314 hours Officer Passarella returned my call. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Passarella provided the following statements:
1.Officer Passarella was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 1030 hours until 1230 hours.
2.Officer Passarella's regular duty hours were 1000 to 1800 hours, with Friday and Saturday off.
3.Officer Passarella was assigned to a rover position at "Stage 1", however, early on during the event he and
several others were tasked with providing coverage in the merchandise area.
4.Officer Passarella was working with three other officers; McWinney, Perez, and Elizondo.
5.Officer Passarella was not wearing a body-worn camera.
6.N/A
7.Officer Passarella did not render aid, nor did he help anyone.
8.Officer Passarella did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Passarella did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Passarella did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 10, 2021
Begin Time: 1042 hours
End Time: 1049 hours
On November 10, 2021, at approximately 1042 hours, I called HCSO Deputy Noel and asked if he would speak
with me regarding the circumstances of this incident. He agreed and provided the following statements:
1.Deputy Noel was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 1400 hours until the event ended.
2.Deputy Noel's regular duty hours were 0600 to 1400 hours, with Saturday and Sunday off.
3.Deputy Noel was initially assigned to a position along the perimeter of the property, however, early on during the
show he and several others moved to a position at the middle in front of the stage.
4.Deputy Noel indicated he was working with several other officers; a mixed crowd from Harris County, HPD, and
ISD officers he did not know.
5.Deputy Noel was not wearing a body-worn camera.
6.N/A
7.When asked if he rendered any aid, Deputy Noel indicated he did and stated he and "another security guard"
were pulled several people out of the crowd over one of the barricades. Once he pulled the people out, he
directed them out of the area toward medical staff and provided them with water. As far as actual first aid, he
provided none.
8.Deputy Noel did not administer Narcan.
9.Deputy Noel did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Deputy Noel did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 10, 2021
Begin Time: 1051 hours
End Time: 1056 hours
On November 10, 2021, at approximately 1051 hours, I called HCCO Deputy Newsome and asked if he would
speak with me regarding the circumstances of this incident. He agreed and provided the following statements:
1.Deputy Newsome was working the event in an extra job capacity. His hours were 1400 hours until the event
ended.
2.Deputy Newsome's regular duty hours were 0600 to 1400 hours, with Sunday and Monday off.
3.Deputy Newsome was assigned to a position at stage 1. He and one other Deputy were positioned at the front
of the stage to the "right if looking from the crowd" (north).
4.Deputy Newsome was working with HCSO Deputy Martin.
5.Deputy Newsome was not wearing a body-worn camera.
6.N/A
7.Deputy Newsome did not render any aid.
8.Deputy Newsome did not administer Narcan.
9.Deputy Newsome did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Deputy Newsome did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1044 hours
End Time: 1053 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1144 hours, I called HPD Lieutenant Michael Barrow and asked if he
would speak with me regarding the circumstances of this incident. He agreed and provided the following
statements:
1.Lieutenant Barrow was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His assignment hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Lieutenant Barrow's regular duty hours were 0700 to 1500 hours, with Saturday and Sunday off.
3.Lieutenant Barrow was assigned to the position of Field Force 1 Commander. He and his team started at the
blue lot, and matriculated along with the crowd to the green lot then to yellow lot.
4.Lieutenant Barrow was working with other members of Field Force 1.
5.Lieutenant Barrow was not wearing a body-worn camera.
6.N/A
7.Lieutenant Barrow did not render any aid.
8.Lieutenant Barrow did not administer Narcan.
9.Lieutenant Barrow did record a few videos on his personal device. I provided him my city email and asked he
forward the videos to me when possible.
10.When asked if there was anything Lieutenant Barrow saw or believed might be of importance to the
investigation, Lieutenant Barrow stated (paraphrased), "When I arrived on scene in the blue lot, we were first
charged...in charge of making sure that we provided any law enforcement action to lots 18 and 19 where the
crowd was forming. So I guess there was anywhere from somewhere around 15,000 kids in line, maybe more.
And uh, because I didn't really know what I was doing or what was happening next, I went to Apex Security, and I
said 'okay guys what's the plan here? What time are... How is this group going to matriculate through this
process? What are the steps?' And they said we really don't know. They are supposed to get a medical
screening, show their vaccination card or the result of a negative test in the medical screening, which is the first
checkpoint. And after that then they go to the next lot, and they'll be wanded for weapons or contraband."
Lieutenant Barrow continued, "I said 'okay so what time is this first group going through... we don't know. How is
that going to happen? We don't know. Are they going to open part of the gate and screen 15 at a time? We don't
know. So who knows the answers to these questions?' And so they referred me to Event Security, and I can't
remember the guy's name, but they brought over some guy in a golf cart. He was supposed to be over the whole
thing, and I started asking these questions of him. He didn't know, so I told him this whole thing is fubar. And the
Quest, the private security guy agreed with me and said this whole thing is just fucked up, because nobody knows
the answers to any of these basic questions. At that time, I knew there was no plan, nobody knew what they
were doing, and chaos was going to follow."
Lieutenant Barrow stated, "So about that time bottles started flying all over the place. The kids started throwing
bottles up in the air, and they hit a couple of the private security...armed security people so I got on the mic and I
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requested shields for my people...for SRG. They argued with me and said if we get shields then we're going to be
targets. I said well that's cool, just get the shields and whatever gear we might need, and stage it adjacent to us
in the blue lot. They said '10-4...we'll do that.' And they did that. At that point I knew there was no plan and there
was no point trying to talk to anyone on the ground about what the plan was (timing, methodology, outcomes,
contingencies, all that kind of stuff)."
Lieutenant Barrow continued, "So I just got my people and I told my squad leaders, 'we're just going to stay the
hell out of the way. I want these two squads here, y'all stay back, because the crowd is going to come through
these gates. As everyone was predicting they were just going to trample the gates and just run over the medical
screening and no one was going to get screened. That's what the prediction was from all of the private security
staff on the scene. So they knew full well the crowd was just going to run them over. They got prepared for that
and there was going to be no medical check. So I got my people out of the way. I put two squads in one spot and
two squads in another spot out of harm's way. And that is exactly what happened. You'll see a couple videos
from me of that initial rush through the first checkpoint - the medical checkpoint. So it was just a rush through
that, only to get to the next checkpoint which was the wanding - security checkpoint, and they all formed up there.
I put my squads behind Harris County and HPD mounted patrol so we would be out of harm's way, and here they
come again. They were barging through that. I imagine only 20 or 30 percent were actually wanded, but that
might be a high number. They were just streaming in."
Lieutenant Barrow added, "I was told that wasn't part of our plan. We have no responsibility over that part of the
operation. Private security was supposed to handle all of that. You're here for arrest activity - should you be
needed. I said, 'cool... no problem.' That's what I observed. Total chaos from the get go. My goal at that point
was to keep my people out of harm's way... so that all of our Officers got home safe and sound, and nobody did
anything stupid or expose themselves in any way."
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1119 hours
End Time: 1123 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1109 hours, I called HPD Sergeant Mark Gomez by phone and left a
voicemail for him to call me back. At approximately 1119 hours Sergeant Gomez returned my call. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Sergeant Gomez provided the following statements:
1.Sergeant Gomez was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Sergeant Gomez's regular duty hours were
3.Sergeant Gomez was assigned to the position of Field Force 1 Sergeant. He and his team started out at the
gate, then went to the bridge, the yellow lot, and remained at the merchandise area for the remainder of the day.
4.Sergeant Gomez indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 1.
5.Sergeant Gomez was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Sergeant Gomez never activated his body-worn camera.
7.Sergeant Gomez did not render any aid.
8.Sergeant Gomez did not administer Narcan.
9.Sergeant Gomez did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Sergeant Gomez did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1112 hours
End Time: 1118 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1112 hours, I called HPD Probationary Police Officer Charles Brown by
phone. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Brown provided the following statements:
1.Officer Brown was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1430 hours.
2.Officer Brown's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Brown and his team started out at the blue lot, then they went to the green lot, then went between
merchandise area and the admissions area for before being dismissed.
4.Officer Brown indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 1.
5.Officer Brown was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Brown was not sure if his body-worn camera activated.
7.Officer Brown did not render any aid.
8.Officer Brown did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Brown did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Brown did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1134 hours
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End Time: 1139 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1134 hours, I called HPD Officer Daniel Molina by phone. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Molina provided the following statements:
1.Officer Molina was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer Molina's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Molina and his team started out at the blue lot then went between merchandise area.
4.Officer Molina indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 1.
5.Officer Molina was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Molina never activated his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Molina did not render any aid.
8.Officer Molina did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Molina did record a few videos on a personal device. He agreed to forward the videos to my city-email.
10.Officer Molina indicated the lack of preparation stood out to him, but he claimed he did he have information he
believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1200 hours
End Time: 1204 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1200 hours, I called HPD Officer Horace Scott by phone. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Scott provided the following statements:
1.Officer Scott was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer Scott's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Scott and his team started out at the entry area of the blue lot. He indicated he and his team followed
the crowd through each of the checkpoints as they were "breached". For the remainder of the shift he and his
team were at the merchandise tent.
4.Officer Scott indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 1.
5.Officer Scott was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Scott never activated his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Scott did not render any aid.
8.Officer Scott did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Scott did record a few videos on a personal device. He agreed to forward the videos to my city cell
phone. The videos will be kept with the case file.
10.Officer Scott indicated the lack of preparation stood out to him.
Phone Interview
Date: December 7, 2021
Begin Time: 0920 hours
End Time: 0924 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1215 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Officer Cameron Scott by
phone. I received no answer so I left a voicemail for him to call me back. On December 6, 2021, at approximately
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1214 hours, I made a second attempt with the same results. The same day, I sent a text message to the same
number. On December 7, 2021, at approximately 0920 hours, Officer Scott called me back. After a brief
explanation, Officer Scott offered the following statements:
1.Officer Scott was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer Scott's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer Scott stated he began the day near the front gate, and was later moved to the area where the metal
detectors were located. He was unsure where he spent the remainder of the day due to being moved around
quite a bit.
4.Officer Scott indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 1 under
Sergeant Gomez.
5.Officer Scott was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Scott never activated his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Scott did not render any aid.
8.Officer Scott did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Scott did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Scott indicated he did not see nor did he know of anything that might be of importance to the
investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1215 hours
End Time: 1218 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1112 hours, I called HPD Officer Ryan Bernico by phone. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Bernico provided the following statements:
1.Officer Bernico was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer Bernico's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer Bernico and his team started out at the blue lot, then they went to the green lot.
4.Officer Bernico indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 1. His
supervisor was Sergeant Gomez.
5.Officer Bernico was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Bernico never activated his body-worn camera
7.Officer Bernico did not render any aid.
8.Officer Bernico did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Bernico did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Bernico did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date:
Begin Time:
End Time:
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On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1226 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Officer Zane Weido by phone.
I received no answer so I left a voicemail for him to call me back. On December 6, 2021, at approximately 1217
hours, I made a second attempt with the same results. The same day, I sent a text message to the same number.
Phone Interview
Date: November 16, 2021
Begin Time: 0818 hours
End Time: 0822 hours
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0818 hours, I called HPD Sergeant Kevin Ferguson by phone. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Sergeant Ferguson provided the following statements:
1.Sergeant Ferguson was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Sergeant Ferguson's regular duty hours were
3.Sergeant Ferguson indicated he and his team started out at the front entrance to the park and followed the
crowd through the different parking lots as they were processed in.
4.Sergeant Ferguson indicated did not remember who he was working with on the date of the incident.
5.Sergeant Ferguson was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Sergeant Ferguson did activate his body-worn camera when the crowd started pushing the fences down.
7.Sergeant Ferguson did not render any aid.
8.Sergeant Ferguson did not administer Narcan.
9.Sergeant Ferguson did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding
the incident.
10.Sergeant Ferguson did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the
investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1223 hours
End Time: 1226 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1223 hours, I called HPD Officer Catrina Ewing by phone. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Ewing provided the following statements:
11.Officer Ewing was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
12.Officer Ewing's regular duty hours were 1400 to 2200 hours, with Monday and Tuesday off.
13.Officer Ewing indicated she was not sure of what location she and her team were assigned to work because
her Field Force Squad was moving quite a bit.
14.Officer Ewing indicated she was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 2, Squad 1.
15.Officer Ewing was wearing a body-worn camera.
16.Officer Ewing never activated her body-worn camera
17.Officer Ewing did not render any aid.
18.Officer Ewing did not administer Narcan.
19.Officer Ewing did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send her anything regarding the
incident.
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20.Officer Ewing did not see, nor did he have information she believed might be important to the investigation.
She added she made an arrest for Trespassing but there was no use of force.
Phone Interview
Date:
Begin Time:
End Time:
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 1012 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Kevin Wagner by phone. I
received no answer. There was no option to leave a voicemail. On December 6, 2021, at approximately 1223
hours, I made a second attempt with the same results.
Phone Interview
Date:
Begin Time:
End Time:
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1236 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Joe Phan by phone. I
received a busy signal. On December 6, 2021, at approximately 1226 hours, I made a second attempt and left a
voicemail with my contact information and a request he call me back.
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1236 hours
End Time: 1241 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1236 hours, I called HPD Officer Cody Seidel by phone. After
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Seidel provided the following statements:
1.Officer Seidel was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours. He ended up staying until 1600 hours to complete
charges for an arrest made.
2.Officer Seidel's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Seidel and his team started out at the front gates and moved back to the admissions area. His team was
moved into the Festival area, and was then called to the merchandise area due to the crowd pushing down the
gate walls.
4.Officer Seidel indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 2.
5.Officer Seidel was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Seidel activated his body-worn camera
7.Officer Seidel did not render any aid.
8.Officer Seidel did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Seidel did record a video on a personal device. He took a video on his city-issued phone.
10.Officer Seidel did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: December 6, 2021
Begin Time: 1231 hours
End Time: 1239 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1257 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Officer Daniel Daley by phone.
I received a busy signal. There was no option to leave a voicemail. On December 6, 2021, at approximately
1229 hours I sent a text message requesting he contact me. Immediately thereafter, Officer Daley responded.
After I explained the circumstances, Officer Daley offered the following statement:
1.Officer Daley was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0700 through 1500 hours.
2.Officer Daley's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Daley indicated he and his group started out working at the south portion of the property by the entrance
gate and were moved to the merchandise area.
4.Officer Daley indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 2.
5.Officer Daley was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Daley activated his body-worn camera only when a group of individuals were breaching the barricades in
the beginning of the day.
7.Officer Daley did not render any aid.
8.Officer Daley did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Daley did not record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Daley did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 12, 2021
Begin Time: 1302 hours
End Time: 1306 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1259 hours, I called HPD Officer Daniel Brown by phone. I received no
answer so I left a voicemail with my contact information and a request to call me back. At approximately 1302
hours, Officer Brown returned my call, and after explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Brown
provided the following statements:
1.Officer Brown was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer Brown's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Brown indicated he and his team started out at the COVID screening area and moved around quite a bit
afterward.
4.Officer Brown indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 2.
5.Officer Brown was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Brown activated his body-worn camera
7.Officer Brown did not render any aid.
8.Officer Brown did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Brown did record a video on a personal device. He indicated he had a video of approximately 100 to 150
people running through the first checkpoint. He agreed to save the video.
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7.Officer Rivera did not render any aid.
8.Officer Rivera did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Rivera did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send her anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Rivera did not see, nor did she have information she believed might be important to the investigation.
She stated at 0930, when the crowd started rushing the gates, NRG told SRG the crowd was going to breach the
gates and to stand by and watch.
Phone Interview
Date: 12-06-2021
Begin Time: 1336 hours
End Time: 1340 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1350 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Officer Efrain Curiel by phone.
I received a busy signal. There was no option to leave a voicemail. On November 14, 2021, I made a second
attempt with the same results. On December 6, 2021, I sent a text message, and soon later I received a call from
Officer Curiel. After a brief introduction, Officer Curiel offered the following statements.
1.Officer Curiel was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer Curiel's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer Curiel indicated he was first assigned to the entrance, but was later assigned to a rover position where
he roamed around the property.
4.Officer Rivera indicated she was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 4.
5.Officer Curiel was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Curiel did not remember if he activated his body-worn camera
7.Officer Curiel did not render any aid.
8.Officer Curiel did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Curiel did not record anything on a personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding the
incident.
10.Officer Curiel did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 14, 2021
Begin Time: 1102 hours
End Time: 1106 hours
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 1059 hours, I called HPD Senior Police Officer Ramon Sambrano by
phone and left a voicemail for him to call me back. At approximately 1102 hours Officer Sambrano returned my
call. After explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Sambrano provided the following statements:
1.Officer Sambrano was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer Sambrano's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer Sambrano was assigned first assigned to the main entrance and believed his squad as at the Green lot.
He and his squad were moved to the merchandise section where they remained until they were dismissed for the
day.
4.Officer Sambrano indicated he was working Sgt. Lazo from Eastside.
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5.Officer Sambrano was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Sambrano never activated his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Sambrano did not render any aid.
8.Officer Sambrano did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Sambrano did made a recording of the crowd storming the fence at the beginning of the event. He
agreed to provide the video to the Homicide Division on request.
10.Officer Sambrano did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: December 6, 2021
Begin Time: 1546 hours
End Time: 1551 hours
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 1101 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Senior Police Officer Rubin
White by phone. I received no answer and there was no option to leave a voicemail. I sent a text message with
my contact information and a request he call me back at 1112 hours. On December 6, 2021, at approximately
1348 hours, I sent a second text message. Shortly afterward, Officer White returned my call and offered the
following statements:
1.Officer White was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer White's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer White was assigned first assigned to the main entrance where the citizens were checked in. He was
eventually moved to the merchandise area. Officer Sambrano indicated he was working Sgt. Lazo from Eastside.
Phone Interview
Date: November 14, 2021
Begin Time: 1134 hours
End Time: 1136 hours
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 1115 hours, I called HPD Senior Police Officer Kevin Rambo, and
explaining the circumstances of the conversation, Officer Rambo provided the following statements:
1.Officer Rambo was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1500 hours.
2.Officer Rambo's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Rambo believes he was working on the southwest section of the park. He claimed he remained with the
other members of his Field Force Squad.
4.Officer Rambo indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 3.
5.Officer Rambo was wearing a body-worn camera.
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6.Officer Rambo does not remember if he activated his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Rambo did not render any aid.
8.Officer Rambo did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Rambo did not record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Officer Rambo did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: December 6, 2021
Begin Time: 1438 hours
End Time: 1441 hours
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 1121 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Officer Joseph Cantu by phone.
I received no answer and so I left a voicemail with my contact information and a request he call me back. On
December 6, 2021, at approximately 1406 hours, I made a second attempt with the same results. At
approximately 1430 hours the same day, I sent a text message requesting he contact me. Soon later, Officer
Cantu returned my call and offered the following statements:
1.Officer Cantu was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Officer Cantu's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Cantu started out at the main entry gate, and he was moved to the secondary gate by the merchandise
area.
4.Officer Cantu indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 3.
5.Officer Cantu was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Cantu did not activate his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Cantu did not render any aid.
8.Officer Cantu did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Cantu did not record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Officer Cantu did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 14, 2021
Begin Time: 1338 hours
End Time: 1345 Hours
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 1123 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Sergeant Earnest Wiggins by
phone. I received no answer so I left a voicemail with a request he call me back. At approximately 1129 hours,
Sergeant Wiggins called me back, and when I advised who I was, he requested I call back at 1330 hours.
1.Sergeant Wiggins was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 0600 through 1400 hours.
2.Sergeant Wiggins' regular duty hours were
3.Sergeant Wiggins indicated he began the day in the blue lot. He and his squad moved to the green lot. When
the crowd moved to the merchandise area, his squad was moved to the merchandise area where they were
relieved by another squad. Once relieved, his squad was sent to the VIP area where they had lunch until being
dismissed.
4.Sergeant Wiggins indicated he was working other officers assigned to the SRG Field Force 1, Squad 4.
Everyone in his squad was present.
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5.Sergeant Wiggins was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Sergeant Wiggins did activate his body-worn camera when the gates were breached at the COVID screening
area.
7.Sergeant Wiggins did not render any aid.
8.Sergeant Wiggins did not administer Narcan.
9.Sergeant Wiggins did not record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Sergeant Wiggins did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Date:
Begin Time:
End Time:
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 1127 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Officer Garret Crotwell by
phone. I received no answer and so I left a voicemail with my contact information and a request he call me back.
On December 6, 2021, at approximately 1447 hours, I sent a text message asking he contact me.
Phone Interview
Date: December 6, 2021
Begin Time: 1510 hours
End Time: 1514 hours
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0512 hours, I attempted to contact Sergeant Christopher Castellani by
phone. I received no answer so I left a voicemail with my contact information and a request he call me back. On
December 6, 2021, at approximately 1504 hours, I sent a text message to the same number. Soon later,
Sergeant Castellani returned my call and offered the following statements:
1.Sergeant Castellani was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 1200 through 0000 hours.
2.Sergeant Castellani's regular duty hours were . At the time of
the interview, Sergeant Castellani indicated his shift has changed to
3.Sergeant Castellani indicated he was positioned close to the stage at the corner of McNee and Main Street. He
believed he was at either the yellow or the red gate.
4.Sergeant Castellani indicated he was the supervisor over all of Field Force 2, Squad 1.
5.Sergeant Castellani was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Sergeant Castellani activate a body-worn camera early on in the day, but when the "chaos" ensued, the battery
was dead.
7.Sergeant Castellani did not render any aid.
8.Sergeant Castellani did not administer Narcan.
9.Sergeant Castellani did not record a video on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Sergeant Castellani did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the
investigation.
Date:
Begin Time: ---- hours
End Time: ---- hours
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 1237 hours, I attempted to contact HPD Officer Henry Osorto by phone,
and I received only a busy signal. I made a second attempt on November 15, 2021 from a different phone with
the same results. There was no option to leave a voicemail. On December 6, 2021, at approximately 1506 hours,
I sent a text message to the same number.
Phone Interview
Date: November 16, 2021
Begin Time: 0839 hours
End Time: 0844 hours
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On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0839 hours, I contacted Officer Devin Michael by phone. After
explaining the circumstances of my call, Officer Michael agreed to answer a few questions regarding the
investigation. He gave the following statements:
1.Officer Michael was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 1200 through 0000 hours.
2.Officer Michael's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer Michael indicated his squad was working at the yellow closest to the merchandise area.
4.Officer Michael was working with other members of Field Force 2, Squad 1.
5.Officer Michael was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Michael as did activate his body-worn camera when attempting to detain individuals for jumping over the
fences.
7.Officer Michael did not render any aid.
8.Officer Michael did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Michael did not record a video on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Officer Michael did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 16, 2021
Begin Time: 0420 hours
End Time: 0426 hours
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0420 hours, I contacted Officer Nadeem Aslam by phone. After
explaining the circumstances of my call, Officer Aslam agreed to answer a few questions regarding the
investigation. He gave the following statements:
1.Officer Aslam was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 11 through 0030 hours.
2.Officer Aslam's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Aslam indicated his squad was assigned to the main festival area north of the main stage, and behind
the merchandise tent.
4.Officer Aslam was working with other members of Field Force 2, Squad 1 under Sergeant Castellani.
5.Officer Aslam was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Aslam as did not activate his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Aslam did not render any aid.
8.Officer Aslam did not administer Narcan.
1.Officer Aslam did not record a video on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
9.Officer Aslam did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 15, 2021
Begin Time: 1235 hours
End Time: 1239 hours
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 0854 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Jared Sturm by phone. I
received no answer, so I left a voicemail with my contact information with my contact information and a request he
call me back. At 1235 hours the same day, Officer Sturm returned my call. After explaining the circumstances of
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my call, Officer Sturm agreed to answer a few questions regarding the investigation. He gave the following
statements:
1.Officer Sturm was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 1100 through 0100 hours.
2.Officer Sturm's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer Sturm indicated he was assigned to the Yellow Lot, and was positioned at the northeast corner of the
parking lot nearest to Fiesta.
4.Officer Sturm was working with other members of Field Force 2, Squad 1 under Sergeant Castellani.
5.Officer Sturm was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Sturm as did not activate his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Sturm did not render any aid.
8.Officer Sturm did not administer Narcan.
2.Officer Sturm did not record a video on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
9.Officer Sturm did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 15, 2021
Begin Time: 0902 hours
End Time: 0907 hours
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 0902 hours, I contacted Officer Matthew Brown. After explaining the
circumstances of my call, Officer Brown agreed to answer a few questions regarding the investigation. He gave
the following statements:
1.Officer Brown was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 1200 through 0000 hours.
2.Officer Brown's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Brown indicated he was assigned to the Yellow Lot at the entrance where staff comes in.
4.Officer Brown was working with other members of Field Force 2, Squad 1. He listed Officer Lusk, Officer
Chappell, Officer Nguyen, Officer Arguello, and Officer Peters.
5.Officer Brown was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Brown as did activate his body-worn camera during an incident involving a foot chase and use-of-force
for a trespassing arrest.
7.Officer Brown did not render any aid.
8.Officer Brown did not administer Narcan.
3.Officer Brown did record a video on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
9.Officer Brown did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 15, 2021
Begin Time: 0917 hours
End Time: 0920 hours
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 0911 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Gregory Chappell by phone.
I received no answer, so I left a voicemail with my contact information with my contact information and a request
he call me back. At 0917 hours, Officer Chappell returned my call. After explaining the circumstances of my call,
Officer Chappell agreed to answer a few questions regarding the investigation. He gave the following statements:
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4.Officer Chappell was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His hours were 11 through 0000 hours.
5.Officer Chappell's regular duty hours were
6.Officer Chappell indicated he was assigned to the Yellow Lot, and was positioned behind the merchandise tent.
7.Officer Chappell was working with other members of Field Force 2, Squad 1. He listed Officer Lusk, Officer
Nguyen, Officer Brown, and Officer Peters.
8.Officer Chappell was wearing a body-worn camera.
9.Officer Chappell's body-worn camera captured footage of individuals attempting to rush the fence.
10.Officer Chappell did not render any aid.
11.Officer Chappell did not administer Narcan.
12.Officer Chappell did not record a video on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
13.Officer Chappell did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 15, 2021
Begin Time: 1243 hours
End Time: 1249 hours
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1241 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Bryce Peters by phone. I
received no answer, so I left a voicemail with my contact information with my contact information and a request he
call me back. At 1243 hours, Officer Peters returned my call. After explaining the circumstances of my call,
Officer Peters agreed to answer a few questions regarding the investigation. He gave the following statements:
1.Officer Peters was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. He was unsure of the assignment hours.
2.Officer Peters' regular duty hours were 1500 to 2300 hours, with Friday and Saturday off.
3.Officer Peters was unsure of the location or section of the property he was assigned.
4.Officer Peters remembers working with Officer Chappell, Officer Lusk, and Officer Brown.
5.Officer Peters was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Peters' body-worn camera captured footage of individuals attempting to climb the fences.
7.Officer Peters did not render any aid.
8.Officer Peters did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Peters did not record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Officer Peters indicated the festival seemed like a normal event until he saw EMS performing CPR on an
individual. He indicated his squad was along the perimeter, and it was mostly EMS personnel inside the fenced
area.
Phone Interview
Date: December 6, 2021
Begin Time: 1541 hours
End Time: 1545 hours
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1251 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Lusk by phone. I received
only a busy signal and there was no option to leave a voicemail. On November 17, 2021, at approximately 0935
hours, I made a second attempt with the same results. At 0937 hours, I sent a text message with my contact
information and a request he call me back. On December 6, 2021, at approximately 1524 hours, I sent a second
text message. Shortly afterward, Officer Lusk returned my call and offered the following statements:
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1.Officer Lusk was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His duty hours for the assignment were 1200 to 0000 hours.
2.Officer Lusk's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Lusk indicated he was assigned to work in the yellow lot behind stage 2.
4.Officer Lusk stated he was working with other members of Field Force 2, Squad 2.
5.Officer Lusk was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Lusk's body-worn camera captured footage of individuals attempting to climb the fences.
7.Officer Lusk did not render any aid.
8.Officer Lusk did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Lusk did not record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Officer Lusk indicated he saw paramedics transporting an individual out of the park on a golf cart to be
transferred to an ambulance parked along the roadway outside, and he believed this to be significant to the
investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 15, 2021
Begin Time: 1251 hours
End Time: 1252 hours
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1251 hours, I called Officer Seth Whitten, and after explaining the
circumstances of my call, I was advised by Officer Whitten he did not work the assignment. He indicated he
notified his supervisor prior to the event of a family matter and was excused.
Phone Interview
Date: November 17, 2021
Begin Time: 1423 hours
End Time: 1429 hours
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 1255 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Kevin Nguyen by phone and
received no answer. I left a voicemail with my contact information with a request he call me back. On November
17, 2021, at approximately 1423 hours, he returned my call. After a brief explanation of the circumstances of my
call, Officer Nguyen offered the following statements:
1.Officer Nguyen was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. He began at 1030 hours and ended at 0030 hours.
2.Officer Nguyen's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer Nguyen was unsure of the exact location or section of the property he was assigned, but he remembered
being posted by the entrance where the artists come in.
4.Officer Nguyen was assigned to Field Force 2, Squad 2 under Sergeant Castellani.
5.Officer Nguyen was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Nguyen's body-worn camera captured footage of individuals attempting to climb the fences.
7.Officer Nguyen did not render any aid.
8.Officer Nguyen did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Nguyen did record a video on his personal device, but he stated the video was of the concert and had no
evidentiary value.
10.Officer Nguyen indicated he heard on his radio a report of someone being trampled, and soon later, saw EMS
performing chest compressions on someone as they were being taken out.
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Phone Interview
Date: November 16, 2021
Begin Time: 0428 hours
End Time: 0432
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0428 hours, I contacted Sergeant Eric Estrada by phone, and after
explaining the circumstances of my call, Sergeant Estrada provided the following statements:
1.Sergeant Estrada was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His duty hours were 1200 to 0000.
2.Sergeant Estrada's regular duty hours were
3.Sergeant Estrada stated his squad was assigned to the Yellow Lot, and they were positioned in the north and
northwest sections of the perimeter.
4.Sergeant Estrada was assigned to Field Force 2, Squad 3.
5.Sergeant Estrada was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Sergeant Estrada's body-worn camera captured footage of individuals attempting to jump over the fences.
7.Sergeant Estrada did not render any aid.
8.Sergeant Estrada did not administer Narcan.
9.Sergeant Estrada did not record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Sergeant Estrada did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 16, 2021
Begin Time: 1321 hours
End Time: 1323 hours
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 1320 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Wyatt Peirro by phone, and I
received no answer. I left a voicemail with my contact information and a request he call me back. At 1321 hours,
Officer Peirro returned my call, and after a brief explanation of the circumstances, Officer Peirro offered the
following statements:
1.Officer Pierro was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His duty hours were 1200 to 0000.
2.Officer Pierro's regular duty hours were .
3.Officer Pierro stated his squad was assigned to the Yellow Lot where he remained for the duration of the
assignment.
4.Officer Pierro was assigned to Field Force 2, Squad 3 under Sergeant Estrada.
5.Officer Pierro was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Pierro never activated his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Pierro did not render any aid.
8.Officer Pierro did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Pierro did not record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything.
10.Officer Pierro did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Date: 11-16-2021
Begin Time: 1403 hours
End Time: 1407 hours
Phone Interview
Date: November 16, 2021
Begin Time: 0545 hours
End Time: 0548 hours
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0525 hours, I attempted to contact Officer Liliana Hernandez by phone
and I received no answer. I left a voicemail with my contact information and a request she call me back. At 0545
hours Officer Hernandez returned my call. I explained the circumstances of my call and asked if she was
comfortable answering a few questions regarding the investigation, and Officer Hernandez offered the following
statement:
1.Officer Hernandez was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. Her duty hours were 1100 to 0000 hours.
2.Officer Hernandez's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Hernandez stated she did not remember where she was working in the park during her assignment.
4.Officer Hernandez was assigned to Field Force 2, Squad 4 under Sergeant Skinner.
5.Officer Hernandez was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Hernandez did activate her body-worn camera.
7.Officer Hernandez did not render any aid.
8.Officer Hernandez did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Hernandez did make record anything on her personal device, nor did anyone send her anything
regarding the incident.
10.Officer Hernandez did not see, nor did she have information she believed might be important to the
investigation.
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Date: November 16, 2021
Begin Time: 0527 hours
End Time: 0531 hours
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0527 hours, I contacted Officer Humberto Rodriguez by phone. I
explained the circumstances of my call and asked if he was comfortable answering a few questions regarding the
investigation, and Officer Rodriguez offered the following statement:
1.Officer Rodriguez was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His duty hours were 1100 to 0100 hours.
2.Officer Rodriguez's regular duty hours were
3.Officer Rodriguez stated he was posted at the Maroon Lot and then moved to the Teal Lot along the back fence.
4.Officer Rodriguez was working under Sergeant Gonzalez from South Gessner station.
5.Officer Rodriguez was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Rodriguez did activate his body-worn camera.
7.Officer Rodriguez did not render any aid.
8.Officer Rodriguez did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Rodriguez did make record anything on his personal device, nor did anyone send him anything regarding
the incident.
10.Officer Rodriguez did not see, nor did he have information he believed might be important to the investigation.
Phone Interview
Date: November 16, 2021
Begin Time: 0636 hours
End Time: 0643 hours
On November 16, 2021, at approximately 0550 hours, I contacted Officer Clayton Williams by phone. Officer
Williams was on patrol and en route to a call for service when I called so he asked I call back shortly. At
approximately 0636 hours, I called back and after explaining the circumstances for my call, Officer Williams
agreed to answer a few questions and offered the following statements:
1.Officer Williams was working the event in an on-duty capacity as part of a Special Response Group (SRG)
assignment. His duty hours were 1200 to 2330 hours.
2.Officer Williams' regular duty hours were
3.Officer Williams stated he was posted south of the main stage, and periodically was sent back behind the stage
to catch trespassers.
4.Officer Williams was assigned to Field Force 3, Squad 1 under Lieutenant Rosemon.
5.Officer Williams was wearing a body-worn camera.
6.Officer Williams did activate his body-worn camera, and the camera captured footage of him giving verbal
commands to people who were climbing on top of porta potties.
7.Officer Williams did not render any aid, but directed medical staff to one person who might have been
overdosing.
8.Officer Williams did not administer Narcan.
9.Officer Williams did make record early on during the event, but did not believe the video captured any of the
events under investigation.
10.Officer Williams did not see, nor did she have information she believed might be important to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:14:51 PM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:28
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:bc:f6-57754410
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Garibay's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Garibay standing outside the medical tent. He walked inside briefly and then walked back outside.
00:02:00 - Officer Garibay activated his BWC and approached another officer. He received instructions for
securing the medical tent and remained.
00:03:15 - A group of people carried into the medical tent area a person on a stretcher. Officer Garibay directed
the group to the entrance of the medical tent.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:47:22 PM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:16:02
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:bc:f6-57754409
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Garibay's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Garibay standing at the door to the medical tent. Officer Garibay was holding the door to the tent open. Just
inside the threshold, medical personnel were providing aid to a person lying on the floor. A stretcher was rolled
into the tent.
00:02:00 - 00:04:00 - Officer Garibay activated his BWC. The person was lifted onto the stretcher with a
mechanical device affixed to their chest providing chest compressions. The stretcher was wheeled out and
another was wheeled inside to take another casualty out. Officer Garibay let go of the door allowing it to close.
00:05:30 - Officer Garibay approached a group of officers and Sergeant Maldonado who were speaking with a
male witness. Sergeant Maldonado was trying to convince the witness to give his personal information for any
potential follow up investigation.
00:07:50 - Officer Garibay was approached by another officer asking where the "parent for the five-year-old" was.
Officer Garibay did not know.
00:09:30 - A stretcher was wheeled out of the medical tent. Medical personnel asked the officers outside if they
knew where the "parents for this one" were. The officers told the medical personnel they did not.
00:11:10 - The officers standing outside the medical tent were approached by a Commander who advised the
event will be shut down. The Commander gave instructions to remain at the medical tent for security.
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00:12:30 - Sergeant Maldonado took Officer Garibay's BWC and affixed it to his chest.
00:16:02 - Sergeant Maldonado deactivated the BWC.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:39:18 PM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:16
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:bc:f6-57754408
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Garibay's BWC, there was no audio. The footage showed officers
responding to a female not conscious. When they arrived, several citizens were rendering aid. A few of the
responding officers and a citizens picked up the female and carried her away.
00:02:00 - Officer Garibay activated his camera as he navigated the crowd. Officer Garibay was told a boy in a
wheel chair was taken away by security. Officer Garibay found the wheelchair, but no boy. As Officer Garibay
approached the medical tent, he deactivated his camera.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:09:03 PM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:08:59
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:bc:f6-57754407
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:28:50 PM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:08:51
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:bc:f6-57754406
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:37:33 PM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:12
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:bc:f6-57754405
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
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4:37:23 PM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:06
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:bc:f6-57754404
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
1:31:10 AM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:06
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24812825
The recording captured events from a traffic stop unrelated to this investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
12:25:06 AM
Officer: Garibay, Guy
Event Category: Class C/Traffic
Duration: 00:14:06
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24812824
The recording captured events from a traffic stop unrelated to this investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:16:57 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:15:49
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911094
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:47:15 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
4Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:19:39
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911093
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:32:19 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
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Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:54
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911092
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:25:39 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:07:00
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911091
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:22:33 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:20
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911090
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:18:22 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:02
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911089
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
5:44:36 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:57
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911088
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:39:47 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
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Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:15
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911087
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:29:13 PM
Officer: Yzquierdo, Aaron
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:09:56
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e3:60-24911086
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:25:20 PM
Officer: Martin, Mason
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:09
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b7:b8-98333410
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:25:30 PM
Officer: Martin, Mason
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:11:56
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b7:b8-98333409
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
5:44:40 PM
Officer: Martin, Mason
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:05:27
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b7:b8-98333408
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:29:20 PM
Officer: Martin, Mason
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Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:10:10
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b7:b8-98333407
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:30:53 PM
Officer: Ortega, Daniel
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:08
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:d3:14-36140726
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:47:14 PM
Officer: Ortega, Daniel
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:45:33
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:d3:14-36140725
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:23:17 PM
Officer: Ortega, Daniel
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:14:32
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:d3:14-36140724
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:29:18 PM
Officer: Ortega, Daniel
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:09:52
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:d3:14-36140723
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
2:07:15 PM
Officer: Ortega, Daniel
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Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:24:11
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:d3:14-36140722
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:54:23 PM
Officer: Kyle, Charles
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:08:52
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:91:bf-115741498
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Kyle's BWC, there was no audio. Officer Kyle and other Officers were
standing outside a medical tent. Another officer and Sergeant A. Maldonado were gathering a statement from a
citizen.
00:02:00 - Officer Kyle activated his BWC and stated his priority was getting the victim out of the crowd. Officer
Kyle and other officers were standing at the entrance of the medical tent, and medical personnel inside could be
seen giving chest compressions to an individual on the floor.
00:04:10 - Officer Kyle and the other officers he was working with were approached by a Commander who
advised the event was about to be shut down. The officers were instructed to remain at the medical area to
provide security to the medical staff.
00:08:52 - Officer Kyle turned off his BWC.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:06:20 PM
Officer: Kyle, Charles
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:27:56
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:91:bf-115741497
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:28:35 PM
Officer: Kyle, Charles
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:08:58
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:91:bf-115741496
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:37:16 PM
Officer: Kyle, Charles
Event Category: Class B+
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Duration: 00:02:10
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:91:bf-115741495
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:47:15 PM
Officer: Maldonado, Andrew
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:45:32
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:8e:a3-60373101
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:22:30 PM
Officer: Maldonado, Andrew
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:15:20
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:8e:a3-60373100
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
5:45:04 PM
Officer: Maldonado, Andrew
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-102051
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:46
Badge #: #
Event Size: 95.93 MB
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:8e:a3-60373099
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
5:41:13 PM
Officer: Maldonado, Andrew
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:12
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:8e:a3-60373098
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:29:09 PM
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Officer: Maldonado, Andrew
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:10:01
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:8e:a3-60373097
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
3:27:39 PM
Officer: Stivers, Chase
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:09:05
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:fe-4692325
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:37:26 PM
Officer: Botello, Roberto
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:02
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:d3:66-32109173
After a review of Officer Botello's BWC footage, it was determined the footage captured events after the incident
occurred. The footage is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:32:59 PM
Officer: Botello, Roberto
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:06:22
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:d3:66-32109172
After a review of Officer Botello's BWC footage, it was determined the footage captured events after the incident
occurred. The footage is not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
2:49:04 PM
Officer: Nguyen, Francis
Event Category: Class B+
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Duration: 00:52:34
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ff:0b-3601376
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
3:21:49 PM
Officer: Dunn, Joseph
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:10:13
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:f3:55-173485670
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
2:52:33 PM
Officer: Dunn, Joseph
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:21
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:f3:55-173485669
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:14:27 PM
Officer: Christopher
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:37
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ce:f3-26521006
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
assisting others in pulling a female over a partition.
00:01:10 - Officer pulled another female over the partition.
00:01:30 - A young black male climbed over other the heads and shoulders of other people toward the partition
where Officer was standing.
00:02:00 - Officer activated his BWC briefly.
00:02:37 - Officer deactivated his BWC.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:59:08 PM
Officer: Williams, Gary
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:24:08
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:9d:43-91452686
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00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Williams' BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Williams making his way through a crowd of people. Several officers were providing security in an area where
medical personnel were providing chest compressions.
00:01:30 - Officer Williams and other officers made their way to another area where Officers were rendering aid to
two down individuals.
00:02:00 - Officer Williams activated his BWC. Officers and citizens were providing chest compressions to the
two down individuals. HPD Sergeant and other officers were providing security while awaiting EMS.
00:09:20 - Two gurneys were brought in, and the down individuals was loaded.
00:11:20 - 00:19:20 - Officer Williams assisted in carrying one of the two gurneys out of the area. The Officers
and medical staff met significant resistance from the crowd as well as navigating the partitions.
00:19:20 - Officer Williams and others arrived at the medical tent where the staff took over providing aid.
00:21:00 - As Officer Williams was leaving the medical tent to regroup with other officers, another casualty was
brought in. Officer Williams turned returned to the medical tent.
00:23:00 - Officer Williams received a call on his phone, and terminated his BWC.
Date: 11/5/2021
3:28:44 PM
Officer: Williams, Gary
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-105795
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:05
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:9d:43-91448078
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:52:25 PM
Officer: Williams, Clayton
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:48
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fa:b6-7284571
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
2:22:20 PM
Officer: George, James
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 01:28:09
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b0:e9-50769693
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:15:48 PM
Officer: Gonzalez, Rooel
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:55
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ce:3a-47588193
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Rooel's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Rooel and other officers walking toward a parking lot.
00:02:00 - Officer Rooel activated his BWC as he and other officers were attempting to get a crowd to disperse.
The officers were met with passive resistance.
Date: 11/5/2021
11:52:50 PM
Officer: Gutierrez, Jose
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:21:28
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ff:07-4817184
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Gutierrez's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Gutierrez inside a patrol vehicle. Officer Gutierrez parked his vehicle at an intersection for traffic control.
00:02:00 - Officer Gutierrez activated his BWC while he directed traffic. He remained at the location until ordered
to report back to the command post.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:34:28 PM
Officer: Gutierrez, Jose
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:39
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ff:07-4817183
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Gutierrez's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Gutierrez inside a patrol vehicle. Officer Gutierrez parked his vehicle in a parking lot and joined other officers.
00:02:00 - Officer Gutierrez activated his BWC only briefly without any citizen contact.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:17:11 PM
Officer: Gutierrez, Jose
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Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:12:31
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ff:07-4817182
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Gutierrez's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Gutierrez inside a patrol vehicle.
00:02:00 - Officer Gutierrez activated his BWC as he was responding code 1. He deactivated his camera once he
arrived at the command post.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:49:34 PM
Officer: Gutierrez, Jose
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:31
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ff:07-4817181
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
3:23:38 PM
Officer: Gutierrez, Jose
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:12:33
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ff:07-4770532
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:32:22 PM
Officer: Hardt, Michael
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:07:16
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:be:60-58846265
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Hardt's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Hardt and other officers making their way through a crowd of people.
00:02:00 - Officer Hardt activated his BWC while he and other officers held a line facing a large crowd. He
remained at the location waiting for the crowd to disperse.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:11:41 PM
Officer: Hardt, Michael
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:01
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:be:60-58846264
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Hardt's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Hardt back stage along a fence line. Officer Hardt activated his BWC briefly without any apparent citizen contact.
Date: 11/5/2021
12:46:07 PM
Officer: Haynes, YeVachae
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:21:50
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:f8:47-43262638
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:08:42 AM
Officer: Haynes, YeVachae
Event Category: Class C/Traffic
Duration: 00:02:04
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:f8:47-43262637
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:52:07 AM
Officer: Haynes, YeVachae
Event Category: Unknown
Duration: 01:18:31
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:f8:47-43262636
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
11:52:03 PM
Officer: Henning, David
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:05:20
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e8:23-22432034
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Henning's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Henning standing along a roadway.
00:02:00 - Officer Henning activated his BWC to give a citizen directions.
Date: 11/5/2021
11:03:56 PM
Officer: Henning, David
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:31:33
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e8:23-22432032
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Henning's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Henning seated in his patrol vehicle.
00:02:00 - Officer Henning activated his BWC. He and his partner arrived at an intersection and got out. He
remained at the location with his BWC recording without any citizen contact.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:51:40 PM
Officer: Henning, David
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:53
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:e8:23-22432031
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Henning's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Henning seated in his patrol vehicle.
00:02:00 - Officer Henning activated his BWC while he drove to the location. He arrived at the command post and
deactivated his BWC.
Date: 11/5/2021
5:17:03 PM
Officer: Ipina, Kevin
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:12:35
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:02:04:06-4937953
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
1:41:56 PM
Officer: Key, Joel
Event Category: Class B+
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Duration: 00:55:07
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ff:0a-4468754
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:39:01 AM
Officer: Key, Joel
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:20:11
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:ff:0a-4468753
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:54:23 PM
Officer: Kyle, Charles
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:08:52
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:91:bf-115741498
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Kyle's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer Kyle
standing outside the medical tent.
00:02:00 - Officer Kyle activated his BWC.
00:02:30 - Medical personnel wheeled a stretcher out the door of the medical tent. One of the medical personnel
asked if the officers knew where the parents of the patient were.
00:04:00 - The officers standing outside the medical tent were approached by a Commander who advised the
event will be shut down. The Commander gave instructions to remain at the medical tent for security.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:06:20 PM
Officer: Kyle, Charles
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:27:56
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:91:bf-115741497
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:28:35 PM
Officer: Kyle, Charles
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:08:58
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:91:bf-115741496
Date: 11/5/2021
4:37:16 PM
Officer: Kyle, Charles
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:10
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:91:bf-115741495
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
5:41:13 PM
Officer: Maldonado, Andrew
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:12
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:8e:a3-60373098
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:29:09 PM
Officer: Maldonado, Andrew
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:10:01
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:8e:a3-60373097
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
2:07:15 PM
Officer: Maldonado, Andrew
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:11
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:8e:a3-60373096
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:45:26 AM
Officer: Vo, Davis
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:05:56
Badge:
Vehicle/Device: Shop48211
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Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:11:14-33422963
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
00:57:05 AM
Officer: Vo, Davis
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:57:05
Badge:
Vehicle/Device: Shop48211
Event ID: 00:1d:96:02:11:14-33400691
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
00:53:47 AM
Officer: Vo, Davis
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:07:12
Badge:
Vehicle/Device: Shop48211
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:e7:be-151847946
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:17:26 PM
Officer: Washington, Melissa
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-111407
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:18:33
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b3:2f-47612365
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Washington's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with
Officer Washington driving a patrol vehicle.
00:02:00 - 00:18:33 - Officer Washington activated her BWC and continued driving code 1 to the location. When
she arrived, Officer Washington deactivated her BWC.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:13:38 PM
Officer: Washington, Melissa
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-111407
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:08:51
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b3:2f-47612364
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
8:42:45 PM
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Officer: Washington, Melissa
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-111407
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:15:55
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b3:2f-47612363
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
8:21:37 PM
Officer: Washington, Melissa
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-111407
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:11:22
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b3:2f-47612362
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
8:07:41 PM
Officer: Washington, Melissa
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-111407
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:05:56
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b3:2f-47612361
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:56:38 PM
Officer: Washington, Melissa
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-111407
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:15
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b3:2f-47612360
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
3:55:50 PM
Officer: Washington, Melissa
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-111407
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:48:24
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b3:2f-47612359
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
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3:40:26 PM
Officer: Washington, Melissa
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-111407
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:05:33
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:b3:2f-47612358
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:21:21 AM
Officer: Wiggins, Earnest
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-045131
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:40
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:b0:4b-155904495
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:31:27 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:06:31
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799666
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Willkens' BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Willkens at the command post. Officer Willkens then got into the passenger seat of a patrol vehicle.
00:02:00 - Officer Willkens activated his BWC. He got out of his vehicle and approached other officers where his
BWC was deactivated.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:25:50 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:03
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799665
00:00:00 - Officer Willkens was riding in a patrol vehicle. He arrived at the Command Post and deactivated his
BWC without any citizen contact.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:14:13 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
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Duration: 00:13:34
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799664
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Willkens' BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Willkens riding in his patrol vehicle. He arrived at the Command Post and deactivated his BWC without any
citizen contact.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:08:15 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:48
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799663
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:54:55 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:22
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799662
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:52:58 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:03:00
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799661
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
9:24:30 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:16:24
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799660
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
8:20:56 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
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Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:40:09
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799659
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:13:40 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:38
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799658
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:55:28 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:05:43
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799657
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
6:24:01 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:04:56
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799656
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:47:24 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:10:51
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799655
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
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Date: 11/5/2021
4:18:40 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:06:53
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799654
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
4:02:02 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:07:42
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799653
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
3:41:05 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:02:59
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799652
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
3:20:46 PM
Officer: Willkens, Ronald
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-130695
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:08:49
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:01:fe:87-6799651
The recording captured events prior to 2000 hours on the date of the incident and were not viewed as they were
deemed not pertinent to the investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
10:17:52 PM
Officer: Wright, Gavin
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-132604
Event Category: Class B+
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Duration: 00:10:03
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:02:05:fc-2400223
00:00:00 - Prior to the activation of Officer Wright's BWC, there was no audio. The footage began with Officer
Wright driving his patrol vehicle.
00:02:00 - 00:10:03- Officer Wright activated his BWC. He continued driving until he arrived at the Command
Post and deactivated his BWC without any citizen contact.
Date: 11/5/2021
8:37:04 PM
Officer: Wright, Gavin
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-132604
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:24:43
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:02:05:fc-2400222
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
7:06:42 PM
Officer: Wright, Gavin
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-132604
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:22:14
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:02:05:fc-2400221
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
5:09:23 PM
Officer: Wright, Gavin
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-132604
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:47:44
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:02:05:fc-2400220
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Date: 11/5/2021
3:46:01 PM
Officer: Wright, Gavin
Vehicle/Device: WFC1-132604
Event Category: Class B+
Duration: 00:26:38
Badge #: #
Event ID: 00:00:00:02:05:fc-2400219
The recording captured events from a call for service unrelated to the incident under investigation.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0065 06/23/2022 13:22
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
ARELLANO, N / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
ARELLANO, N / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/23/2022
Approval Time
13:24:02
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Investigation - Homicide
1 Reliant Parkway
Friday, November 5, 2021
Incident #1490724-21
Detective N. Arellano
HPD - Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
Narrative
Introduction
On Monday, November 8th, 2021, I, Detective N. Arellano, employee # assigned to the Houston Police
Department's Homicide Division, Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Squad 24-3, was advised by SIU
Lieutenant L. Menendez, employee # of a mass casualty incident that occurred on Friday, November
5th, 2021 during the Travis Scott "Astroworld Festival".
Lieutenant Menendez advised my squad, consisting of myself, SIU Sergeant J. Hekimian (employee #
Detectives W.H. Elliott (employee # and V. Nguyen (employee # along with Squad 24-4,
consisting of SIU Sergeant M. Ynosencio (employee # and Detectives N. Alvarado (employee
# T. Vaca (employee # and V. Praxedes (employee # that we would be assisting with
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the investigation led by Homicide Detectives J. Caten (employee # and M. Barrow (employee
# .
Officer Contact
I was instructed to assist in contacting any and all officers that worked the Travis Scott "Astroworld" festival on
November 5th, 2021. A list of questions was developed, distributed, and used as a guide to ask of each officer.
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours
for the assignment?
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
3.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
4.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
5.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
6.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
7.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
8.Did you administer any Narcan?
9. Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the
incident.
10.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
I proceeded to contact all officers, and documented below are the responses provided by each officer contacted.
Officer Name:
Station: Gang Division
Agency: Houston Police Department
Response: Assignment was on duty from 12 pm to 12 am. He had a fixed post at the practice field. No other
pertinent information to the incident.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0066 06/23/2022 13:25
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
ELLIOTT, W H / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
ELLIOTT, W H / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/23/2022
Approval Time
13:32:02
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Supplement to document the interview of personnel involved.
Narrative
Supplement Report
Investigation Homicide
1 Reliant Drive
Date of Incident: November 6, 2021
Author: Det. W.H. Elliott
Homicide-Special Investigations Unit
I Deputy Baker said he arrived at the venue around 08:30 hours, and the shift was scheduled to end at 00:30
hours on Saturday, November 6, 2021. His first assignment was to be near the merchandise area by the main
entry point by the metal detectors. At that time Deputy Baker was partnered with Lt. Jose Dale. Lt. Dale is also
with Fort Bend County SO.
I asked Deputy Barker how his day started. He said, initially, the day was "hectic" when the crowd rushed the
gate and the merchandise area, but there were no injuries and thing settled down. Deputy Baker and Lt. Dale
then moved to the front gate where they stayed until about 14:00 hours.
Deputy Baker and Lt. Dale were then called back to the command post where they were given a special
assignment. They were sent to the artist lounge. This area was behind the stage area, and consisted of a high
chain link fence covered in a black fabric that provided privacy. Inside the secured area were several recreational
vehicles and a bar. Deputy Baker explained that the officers were to stand at the entrance with security to
oversee the checking of credential as people entered the area. As Travis Scott started his show, Deputy Baker
said he and Lt. Dale were brought into the lounge area. Once inside the gate they were told to deny access to the
lounge to everyone.
Deputy Baker said, from his post, he was not able to see any of the incident. He was not wearing a Body Worn
Camera, and he did not provide any first aid, or Narcan. I also asked him if he had taken any pictures or videos
with his phone. He said that he had not.
I ended the conversation and the recording at 09:51 hours.
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Barrett, John
Houston Independent School District
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 9, 2021
10:18 hours
Ofc. Barrett stated that he was assigned to stage #2, and he was reassigned to stage #1 for the Travis Scott
concert. He arrived at work at about 17:15 hours on November 5, 2021.
Asked Ofc. Barrett about his observations as he worked at Stage #1. He advised me that the crown was large
and he saw that waves of people were pushing the crowd forward into the barricades. Ofc. Barrett noticed that
the people against the barricade looked exhausted and were having a difficult time breathing. He also noted that
many of the people were saturated. He was not sure if they were sweaty or wet with water that was being thrown
around. As the crowd continued to grow, Ofc. Barrett said people were being crushed against the barricades.
Concertgoers eventually started to ask to be extricated from the crowd. Ofc. Barrett said he witnessed lots of
people being pulled into the secure area to escape the crowd. As the people were brought over the barricade,
Ofc. Barrett said many of them were dry heaving and breathing heavily. I asked Ofc. Barrett if he saw anything to
do with the injured parties. He responded by telling me that he heard about injured/trampled people, and he saw
medical and security personnel moving into the crowd, but he did not personally witness that. Once the concert
was ended, Ofc. Barrett said he helped to push the crowd out of the venue. At that time, Ofc. Barrett said the
crowd in front of him was compliant, but he heard that there was trouble with the crowd at the merchandise area.
Ofc. Barrett did not give anyone first aid, and he did not deploy Narcan. He also stated that he was issued a
BWC, but it was not activated at the time.
I ended the conversation at 10:29 hours.
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Breaux, Dudley
P/R #
Houston police Department
Contact #
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 9, 2021
12:18 hours
Ofc. Breaux was worked from 16:00 hours on the 5th of November to 00:30 hours on the 6th of November. Ofc.
Breaux was assigned to stage #1, but he was never sent to his assignment. He was told to work at the detention
center in the purple lot. During his shift he never left that assignment. Ofc. Breaux had no contact with injured
person, he never deployed Narcan, and he was not issued a BWC.
The conversation was ended at 12:25 hours.
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Brown, Christopher
Harris County Constable Pct. 4
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 9, 2021
12:28 hours
Simmons, John
Marlin Police Department
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
11:14 hours
Ofc. Simmons advised me that he worked Gate 8. Gate 8 was one of the first check points for concert goers to
pass through. At this location the people have not been checked for Covid, or sent through the metal detectors.
Ofc. Simmons worked from 06:00 hours on Friday November 5, 2021 until 00:00 hours on November 6, 2021.
Ofc. Simmons said his post was busy several times over the course of the day. He stated that the crowd would
pool up from 40 people to over one hundred, and then they would rush the check point's gate and also the fence
line near the gate.
During his shift, Ofc. Simmons said he aided with several arrests, but there were no use of force incidents. I
asked Ofc. Simmons if he heard any call to stop the event when the gates were being circumvented, and he
replied, "No." From his vantage point, Ofc. Simmons was not able to view anything, but he head that CPR was in
progress on several people, and he saw the ambulances entering the property. I asked Ofc. Simmons when it
was that he ended his shift. He advised me that he departed at about 00:30 hours on the morning of November
6th. The interview ended at 11:21 hours.
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Singleton, James
Harris County Fire Marshall (Arson)
Contact
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan:
November 12, 2021
11:25 hours
A message was left on the Officer's phone with contact information.
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December 7, 2021
13:10 hours
Attempted to contact by phone and left a message with my contact information.
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Sloan, John
Surfside Police Department
Contact
BWC: No
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Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
12:00 hours
Ofc. Sloan advised that he was working the Uber/Parent Drop-off gate. He was there from 06:00 hours on
November 5, 2021 to 00:30 on November 6, 2021. During that shift he had no incidents requiring medical
attention, Narcan, or arrests.
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Thompson, Timothy
Fort Bend County Constable Pct. 2
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
12:12 hours
Deputy Thompson said that he worked Gate 8 from about 16:00 hours on November 5, 2021 to about 00:30 on
the 6th of November. During that time he said that crowds over ran his gate twice to enter the venue, but the
location was orderly for the majority of the time. Deputy Thompson did not provide any first aid, Narcan, or make
any arrests.
________________________________________________________________________
Tristan, Christopher
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Contact
BWC:
Narcan:
November 12, 2021
12:24 hours
A message was left on the Deputy's phone with contact information.
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December 7, 2021
13:13 hours
Attempted to contact by phone and left a message with my contact information.
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Truitt, Dannie
Harris County Constable Pct. 1
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
12:24 hours
Deputy Truitt stated that he was working traffic control at the Orange Lot near Gate 3 and 4. He worked from
05:00 on the 5th of November to about midnight. While he was there he never had the opportunity to provide first
aid, deploy Narcan, or make an arrest.
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Turner, Braxton
Harris County Constable Pct. 4
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Contact
BWC: Yes-no recordings
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
13:04 hours
A message was left on the Deputy's phone with contact information.
________________________________________________________________________
Viser, Brittanie
Texas Medical Center Police
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
13:05 hours
Ofc. Viser stated that she worked gate 16 from 06:00 hours on November 5, 2021 to 00:30 on November 6, 2021.
While she was there, the post was calm for the majority of the time. She did advise that occasionally subjects
would jump the fence line to enter the venue. She also stated that she never had the opportunity to administer
first aid, deploy Narcan, or make any arrests.
________________________________________________________________________
Wilson, Courtney
Harris County Constable Pct. 4
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
13:17 hours
Deputy Wilson said that she worked the Lantern Point / Westridge Rd. road closer from 16:00 hours on November
5, 2021 to 01:00 hours on November 6, 2021. During that time she said a few people tried to the jump the fence
to enter the venue. She also noted that, at the end of the concert, people were walking away missing shoes.
Deputy Wilson thought this was odd, so she asked the people about this and they said they lost their shoes in the
crowd. Deputy Wilson did not administer first aid, or Narcan. She also did not make any arrests. I ended the
interview at 13:20 hours
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Wilson, Lawrence
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
13:25 hours
A message was left on the Deputy's phone with contact information.
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November 12, 2021
13:39
Deputy Wilson worked Gate 9 from 06:00 hours on November 5, 2021 to midnight on November 6, 2021. While
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on shift, Deputy Wilson said there were times that individuals jumped the fence, but the area was orderly for the
majority of the time. Deputy Wilson did not make any arrest, give first aid, or deploy any Narcan. I ended the
conversation at 13:44 hours.
________________________________________________________________________
Winfrey, Willie
Harris County Constable Pct. 7
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
13:30 hours
No contact information was provided. A call was made to Deputy Winfrey's agency to locate a contact number.
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December 7, 2021
13:40 hours
Agency provided the contact number noted above, and I attempted to contact them by phone. There was no
answer so I left a message with my contact information.
________________________________________________________________________
Wingwood, Curtis
Harris County Constable Pct. 7
Contact #
Contact
BWC:
Narcan:
November 12, 2021
13:34 hours
Bad phone number.
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December 7, 2021
13:40 hours
Agency provided the contact number noted above, and I attempted to contact them by phone. There was no
answer so I left a message with my contact information.
________________________________________________________________________
Woods, Efrem
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office
Contact
BWC:
Narcan:
November 12, 2021
13:37 hours
A message was left on the Deputy's phone with contact information.
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December 7, 2021
13:54 hours
There was no answer so I left a message with my contact information.
________________________________________________________________________
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0067 06/23/2022 13:42
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
NGUYEN, V N / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
NGUYEN, V N / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/23/2022
Approval Time
13:44:34
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Investigation-Homicide
Incident #1490724-21
November 5, 2021
1 Reliant Parkway
Detective V. Nguyen
This supplement includes the following:
1.Introduction
2.Contacting Command Center
3.Contacting RMP Officers
4.Viewing Body Worn Cameras
Narrative
Investigation-Homicide
Incident #1490724-21
November 5, 2021
1 Reliant Parkway
Detective V. Nguyen
This supplement includes the following:
1.Introduction
2.Contacting Command Center
3.Contacting RMP Officers
4.Viewing Body Worn Cameras
1.Introduction
Northeast Patrol
I spoke to Sergeant James ( over the phone and was told that he would call me back once he get a hold
of the RMP list.
Northwest Patrol
I spoke to Sergeant Cattenburch ( over the phone. I was told that the list they had provided to the
commander center were accurate. The following Officers were on the list:
Evening Shift
Officer Seidel, employee #
Officer Spjut, employee #
Night Shift
Officer Lyon, employee #
Officer Hookfin, employee #
Officer Covert, employee #
Sergeant Bertrand, employee #
Officer Shaffer, employee #
Officer Gill, employee #
Officer Sullivan, employee #
Officer Carruyo, employee #
Southeast Patrol
I spoke to Sergeant Capehart ( over the phone and was advised that he would e-mail me the list of RMP
for southeast. I was later advised by Sergeant Capehart that no RMP's from southeast patrol assisted with the
Travis Scott Event.
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On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, I spoke to North East Patrol Sergeant Bontempo ( Sergeant
Bontempo provided the following names of RMP officers that assisted with the event on the night of the incident:
Northeast Patrol
Sergeant Dinh, employee #
Officer Ahmed, employee #
Officer Wilkens, employee #
Officer Gutierrez, employee #
Officer Gutierrez, employee #
Officer Daus, employee #
On Friday, November 12, 2021, I contacted South Gessner Patrol and spoke to the rollcall sergeant. I was
provided with the following RMP list:
Sergeant Dinh, employee #
Officer Haro, employee #
Officer Kasierski, employee #
Officer Aguilar, employee #
Officer Meador, employee #
Officer Mills, employee #
Officer Culepepper, employee #
Officer Mata, employee #
Downtown Patrol
All Downtown Patrol were disregarded for the assist.
Vehicle/Device VXL1-005943
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:17:37-6507438
Length: 2:15
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Vehicle/Device VXL1-005943
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:17:37-6507439
Length: 5:28
Vehicle/Device VXL1-005943
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:17:37-6507440
Length: 4:23
Vehicle/Device VXL1-005943
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:17:37-6507441
Length: 9:33
After reviewing the following surveillance videos, it was determined that the following above videos, did not reveal
any pertinent information related to the case.
Vehicle/Device VXL1-005943
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:17:37-6514360
Length: 12:01
00:00 - As soon as the video began, Officer Hurban was performing chest compression on an unidentified heavy
set male. The male was unconscious at the time. Other medical staff and HFD personnel were also in the tent at
the time.
00:10 - Officer Hurban switch out with an unknown male wearing a red polo. The male continued with chest
compression.
01:30 - Officer Hurban assisted medical personnel to get the heavy set male onto the gurney.
02:00 - 12:02 - Officer Hurban activated his BWC. Throughout the remaining time frame, the video did not reveal
any pertinent information related to the case.
Vehicle/Device VXL1-005943
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:17:37-6514361
Length: 02:27
After reviewing the following surveillance videos, it was determined that the following video did not reveal any
pertinent information related to the case.
------End of Synopsis------
Vehicle/Device VXL1-005852
Event ID: 00:00:00:00:16:dc-6075828
Length: 43:03
00:00 - Officer Hudeck was walking to the medical tent.
1:10 - Officer Hudeck entered the medical tent and met up with other SWAT officers.
2:00 - Officer Hudeck activated his BWC.
04:19 - Officer Hudeck switched with another SWAT officer and began with chest compression on an unknown
male.
04:55 - Officer Hudeck was relieved by another medical staff. Officer Hudeck stepped away from the area.
07:05 - Other medical staff member was transporting another individual into the medical tent.
11:40 - Officer Hudeck and other SWAT officers advised that they were walking toward the stage area for other
possible person down.
21:20 - Officer Hudeck and other SWAT officers arrived back at the medical tent.
24:55 - Officer Hudeck assisted by lifting the unconscious male off the ground, in order for the medical staff to
slide the board underneath him.
27:26 - Unknown SWAT officer assisted with chest compression on an unknown male.
28:50 - 43:03 - The remainder of the video did not reveal anything pertinent to the case. Officer Hudeck
deactivated his camera.
------End of Synopsis------
------End of Synopsis------
------End of Supplement------
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0068 07/22/2022 14:15
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 07/22/2022
Approval Time
14:28:02
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
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HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline
2.) Reece Wheeler Text Messages
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline:
This Timeline is continued from Supplement #57 generated by myself (Payroll # which documented the
date the investigation began up to June 7, 2022.
"Houston Police Department - Homicide Division (Murder Squad 1)
HPD Incident 149072421; Date of Incident: November 5, 2021
Timeline Log
This Timeline Log is an approximate draft of the events that took place on November 5, 2021 at the Astroworld
Event in Houston, Texas within Harris County and the investigation thereafter. This Timeline Log will be used as a
point of reference for the Investigation of HPD Incident 149072421. The Detectives who have access to edit and
change this log are: Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow. It will be attached to the case file, listed in this
report via Supplement, and may continue to get updated beyond the Case File Completion."
June 8, 2022
0941 Hours - J. Caten followed up with Attorney Joe Bailey if he has received the text messages pertaining to
Reece Wheeler, Matt Eyer, and Shawna Boardman.
0949 Hours - Lt. L. Menendez stated he and his team have almost completed their part of the SIU investigation.
1001 Hours - J. Caten reached out to HPD Officer Caylon Rogers and requested the arrest information for
Astroworld.
1133 Hours - Attorney Joe Bailey responded to say he spoke with the lawyer last week and sent him another
message on June 7th inquiring about the messages.
1252 Hours - J. Caten reached out to A.D.A. M. Levine and asked if the DA's evidence wants all of the information
pertaining to this case as it had reached up to approximately 7 TB. He stated if files are charged, then they will
provide an external HDD.
1724 Hours - Attorney Charles Flood representing Marty Wallgren provided a photo of the male he believed he
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spoke to at Bilal Joseph's sound mixing station.
1728 Hours - Attorney Johnny Sutton responded to M. Barrow's request sent on May 19, 2022, requesting to
speak with John Junnel. Attorney Sutton provided his contact info.
1845 Hours - J. Caten provided the photo from Charles Flood to A.D.A. M. Levine. M. Levine stated to send the
photo to Attorney Kent Schaffer for assistance in identifying the individual.
June 9, 2022
0917 Hours - SIU Lt. L. Menendez provided written statement from A.C. D.B. Edwards for review.
0934 Hours - Attorney Kent Shaffer told M. Barrow and J. Caten that he would look into it.
0936 Hours - M. Barrow provided context questions to Attorney Johnny Sutton representing John Junnel
pertaining to his role to Astroworld.
1235 Hours - Attorney Johnny Sutton stated he would be in touch to J. Caten and M. Barrow.
1511 Hours - A.D.A. M. Levine provided correspondence between Attorney Kent Shaffer and A.D.A. Jim Leitner to
J. Caten and M. Barrow to review for factual insights. The information will be attached to the external HDD.
June 10, 2022
0835 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Chris Davis to get information for the Ambulnz driver and her
statement.
0837 Hours - Attorney Chris Davis stated he would be in touch.
0952 Hours - A.D.A. M. Levine reached out to J. Caten and asked if we had heard from Attorney Molly Pela for
Emily Ockenden. J. Caten responded to say they had not.
June 13, 2022
1046 Hours - HPD Officer Caylon Rogers provided J. Caten with the arrest information. The information will be
attached to the external HDD.
1300 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Joe Bailey for the text messages between Reece Wheeler, Matt
Eyer, and Shawna Boardman. Joe Bailey stated he would reach out to the attorney for Unified Command again.
1713 Hours - J. Caten reached out to DPS Agent K. Crain and asked if the DPS investigation may conclude
before the last weekend of June. Agent K. Crain stated he would look into the matter.
June 15, 2022
1707 Hours - Attorney Chris Davis set up a meeting with Mackenzie Pagan and J. Caten for the Ambulnz driving
interview for June 17, 2022 at 1000 hours.
June 16, 2022
1321 Hours - J. Caten asked Attorney Chris Downey the following questions again from May 19, 2022:
": From Brent Silberstein, were the rides shut down for the Travis Scott performance?
[End of Supplement]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0069 08/05/2022 16:33
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 08/05/2022
Approval Time
17:09:26
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
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HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued
2.) ASM Global Follow Up
3.) Shawna Boardman Follow Up
4.) Matt Eyer Follow Up
5.) Unified Command Follow Up
6.) Paradocs Follow Up
7.) Madison Dubiski Family Notification
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued:
This Timeline is continued from Supplements #57 and #68 generated by myself (Payroll # which
documented the date the investigation began up to June 7, 2022.
"Houston Police Department - Homicide Division (Murder Squad 1)
HPD Incident 149072421; Date of Incident: November 5, 2021
Timeline Log
This Timeline Log is an approximate draft of the events that took place on November 5, 2021 at the Astroworld
Event in Houston, Texas within Harris County and the investigation thereafter. This Timeline Log will be used as a
point of reference for the Investigation of HPD Incident 149072421. The Detectives who have access to edit and
change this log are: Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow. It will be attached to the case file, listed in this
report via Supplement, and may continue to get updated beyond the Case File Completion."
July 27, 2022
1005 Hours - J. Caten and Attorney Joe Bailey discussed the need to have a meeting with Unified Command's
Attorney Ray Neuer. J. Caten also requested Joe Bailey to follow up with Paradocs Dispatcher Jon Saltzman for
questions pertaining to Reece Wheeler's text message. A meeting was set up for August 2, at 1330 hours.
1036 Hours - J. Caten requested Attorney Brett Young to contact him.
1103 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorneys Andrew Lourie and Sydney Johnson to discuss Shawna
Boardman.
[End of Supplement]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0070 08/23/2022 16:20
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 08/23/2022
Approval Time
18:11:43
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detecitve J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued
2.) Transfer of Files
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued:
This Timeline is continued from Supplements #57, #68, #69 generated by myself (Payroll # which
documented the date the investigation began up to August 23, 2022.
"Houston Police Department - Homicide Division (Murder Squad 1)
HPD Incident 149072421; Date of Incident: November 5, 2021
Timeline Log
This Timeline Log is an approximate draft of the events that took place on November 5, 2021 at the Astroworld
Event in Houston, Texas within Harris County and the investigation thereafter. This Timeline Log will be used as a
point of reference for the Investigation of HPD Incident 149072421. The Detectives who have access to edit and
change this log are: Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow. It will be attached to the case file, listed in this
report via Supplement, and may continue to get updated beyond the Case File Completion."
August 5, 2022
1749 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Attorney Brett J. Young for ASM Global. He was concerned about his client
continuing to work in entities in the command post for his ASM Global's best interest (namely Live Nation / John
Junnel). I assured Mr. Young we were not referring John Junnel's actions in the command post as our follow up.
August 9, 2022
1000 Hours - J. Caten responded to the Mail Room at 1200 Travis and received the External HDD returned by the
F.B.I. MXU. It was the external that we submitted to them containing the video files to enter into TTK Software.
1100 Hours - J. Caten let F.B.I. T. Ault of MXU know that he received the External HDD.
August 12, 2022
1000 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow debriefed Astroworld Findings with the Chain of Command and Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner.
2113 Hours - J. Caten requested for Reece Wheeler's phone number from Attorneys Joe Bailey and Ray Neuer.
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J. Caten also asked if Ihecould speak with John Saltzman again.
August 13, 2022
0800 Hours - Attorney Joe Bailey stated he can coordinate an interview with John Saltzman and that he may need
a subpoena for Reece Wheeler's phone number.
0900 Hours - Attorney Ray Neuer told J. Caten and M. Barrow that he would get the questions answered about
Reece Wheeler the following Monday or Tuesday (The second Questionaire was sent on August 2, 2022 to
Attorney R. Neuer).
August 17, 2022
1020 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow discussed Shawna Boardman with Attorney Andrew Lourie. He stated he
was interested in doing an Astroworld Presentation representing B3Risk before the D.A.'s and us.
August 19, 2022
1010 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Chris Downey and asked if there could be a follow up interview
with Brent Silberstein.
1008 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Ray Neuer to see where he was at with providing Reece Wheeler's
phon enumber.
1015 Hours - Attorney Chris Downey stated that could be arranged. J. Caten asked about August 31st at 1200
hours.
1100 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow discuss Shawna Boardman's role at the concert with Attorneys Sydney
Johnson and Andrew Lourie.
August 22, 2022
1820 Hours - Attorney Joe Bailey stated his client John Saltzman would be only available to talk tomorrow
(08/23/2022) or next week. J. Caten set up the interview for 1630 hours on August 23, 2022.
August 23, 2022
1630 Hours - J. Caten interviewed Joe Saltzman of Paradocs accompanied by Attorney Joe Bailey via audio
recording.
1743 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Attorney Joe Bailey to ask for the status on Reece Wheeler's information. He
stated he would get with Attorney Ray Neuer and to send an e-mail.
2.) Transfer of Files:
I have transfered the contents of 4T on the "Astroworld HPD" HDD into the main case file folder.
[End of Supplement]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0071 08/25/2022 13:07
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
ELLIOTT, W H / Homicide - SIU Squad
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
ELLIOTT, W H / Homicide - SIU Squad
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 08/25/2022
Approval Time
13:08:11
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Harris County Fire Marshal James Singleton supplement.
Narrative
Singleton, James
Harris County Fire Marshall (Arson)
Contact
Contact
BWC: No
Narcan: No
November 12, 2021
11:25 hours
A message was left on the Officer's phone with contact information.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 7, 2021
13:10 hours
Attempted to contact by phone and left a message with my contact information.
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August 24, 2022
07:27 hours
After making multiple attempts to contact Fire Marshal Singleton I was able to get on the phone with him. I began
by explaining who I was and why it was I was calling him.
I began the interview by asking Fire Marshal Singleton if he remembered hearing information about the status of
the crowd or CPR in progress. Fire Marshal Singleton stated that he was not told anything specifically, but he
overheard conversations that CPR was in progress. I asked Fire Marshal Singleton what his assignment was for
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the concert. He advised me that he was assigned to the "Integrated Operations Center" in the Purple Lot. Within
the room, Fire Marshal Singleton said he was in the back corner at his workstation. While in the Integrated
Operations Center, Fire Marshal Singleton's job was to relay information from the center to the officers working in
the parking lots and working traffic. Fire Marshal Singleton then explained that he was also assigned to relay
messages to an on duty HPD sergeant that was working in the center. Fire Marshal Singleton sounded frustrated
as he told me that the sergeant unaware that they had been working on the same radio channel for the 12 hours
of the show. I asked him who the sergeant was, and Fire Marshal Singleton told me that he did not remember
because it had been a while since the incident.
I asked Fire Marshal Singleton if he could recall the time he first heard about CPR being in progress. He stated
that he could not remember the time. I asked Fire Marshal Singleton if he remembered hearing anyone from the
"Unified Command" advising that persons were down on the concert grounds. Fire Marshal Singleton asked me,
"What Unified Command?" He then told me that he believed there were three different command centers at the
event. He added, "There was no such thing as Unified Command." I asked Fire Marshal Singleton if he
remembered when it was that he heard people were down on the concert grounds. He said that it was after he
had seen the crowd surge on the TV. He added, at the time he saw the surge he did not understand what it was
he was seeing, but now that he understands what he saw he still has nightmare about the incident.
I asked Fire Marshal Singleton if he had to take any actions or make any notifications at the Command Center
once the emergent incident started. Fire Marshal Singleton stated that the only action he took was to call out the
officers in the parking lots and working traffic to expect a crowd since the concert was being stopped early. I
asked Fire Marshal Singleton if he remembered what time he made that announcement. He could not remember
the time. I asked Fire Marshal Singleton who told him to make the announcement. He stated that there was a
man in the front of the room that was the "Dispatcher". The Dispatcher was a civilian that was an employee of the
concert production company. Fire Marshal Singleton stated that the Dispatcher stood up in front of the room and
told everyone to get ready because the show was ending in five minutes.
The interview and recording were ended at 08:37 hours.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0072 09/09/2022 08:28
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 09/09/2022
Approval Time
08:31:37
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Narrative
Follow-Up Investigation
**********************************
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
**********************************
This Supplement Contains:
- Interview with Brent Silberstein
-Conclusion
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0073 09/29/2022 14:20
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Narrative
On 9/29/2022, Evidence Technician Robert Lopez, Short Term Temp Checkout (14 days max), Items were signed
for by "Michael Barrow - Item 001 SE CONTAINS Apple~IPHONE 13~JURINEK - IPHONE 13
(CHROME IN COLOR) W/ BLACK CASE
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0074 09/30/2022 14:23
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 09/30/2022
Approval Time
14:32:01
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow Up
*************************************
Investigation Homicide
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
*************************************
This Supplement Includes:
- Grand Jury Subpoenas
- IPS Security
- Insominiac Holdings
-Covanant K9, Kara Dyson
- Consumer Data Reports
- Reece Wheeler
- Shawna Boardman
-Miscellaneous
Narrative
Follow Up
*************************************
Investigation Homicide
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
*************************************
This Supplement Includes:
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- Grand Jury Subpoenas
- IPS Security
- Insominiac Holdings
-Covanant K9, Kara Dyson
- Consumer Data Reports
- Reece Wheeler
- Shawna Boardman
-Miscellaneous
Reece's last activity before the incident was at 2050 hours via incoming text message from "40404". His
device did not register activity again until 2231 hours via incoming text message from phone number:
Other activity involving Reece, not included in the Consumer Data Report:
Reece notes in the Incident Management System at 2103 hours, "There's a massive crowd crushing into the
stage right side of main stage. Multiple people have been pulled out of the crowd unconscious."
The last entry by Reece into the Incident Management System was at 2158 hours, "Stopping the show early,
10pm".
Messages transmitted through iMessage between Apple devices were not present on the Consumer data
report. This would include the messages with Shawna. Those will be requested separately.
Attempts were made through Reece's attorney to obtain more detailed records from the carrier Straight Talk
wireless. After this event, Reece had returned his device and obtained a new one. Following requests, Straight
Talk replied stating that they did not have any additional data regarding the device and content.
On 09/20/2022, we received the consumer data report for phone number: belonging to Shawn
Boardman during this incident.
I conducted an analysis of the report and made the following observations:
Notable subjects that Shawna contacted during the reporting period included:
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0075 10/06/2022 08:38
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
Division
Narcotics - Overdose Investigations Sq 27
Report Entered By / Employee#
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0076 10/08/2022 09:52
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 10/09/2022
Approval Time
21:47:38
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
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HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued:
2.) Follow Up Investigation
A.) Interactions with Boardman Attorneys for Shawna Boardman Statement
A1.) Interactions with Boardman Attorneys in Houston
B.) Interactions with Paradocs John Saltzman (Interview #2) (Disk J)
C.) Interactions with Brent Silberstein (Interview #2) (Disk J)
D.) Further Investigation into the Command Post
E) Interactions with ASM Global
F.) Interactions with Reece Wheeler ((Questionnaire #2) (I Referenced in Supplement #69))
F1.) Joe Bailey Questions / Answers on Reece Wheeler's Behalf
G.) A.C. T. E. Hardin (formerly Commander T. E. Hardin) Statement Clarification
H.) Interactions with DPS
I.) Interactions with Matt Eyer
J.) Interactions with Knute Brye
K.) Interactions with Apple Inc.
L.) Emily Ockenden Updates
M.) Interactions with Apex + CSC
N.) Interactions with Rick Brown
3.) Search Warrants
4.) Continued Follow Up...
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued:
This Timeline is continued from Supplements #57, #68, #69, and #70 generated by myself (Payroll #
which documented the date the investigation began up to October 8, 2022.
"Houston Police Department - Homicide Division (Murder Squad 1)
HPD Incident 149072421; Date of Incident: November 5, 2021
Timeline Log
This Timeline Log is an approximate draft of the events that took place on November 5, 2021 at the Astroworld
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Event in Houston, Texas within Harris County and the investigation thereafter. This Timeline Log will be used as a
point of reference for the Investigation of HPD Incident 149072421. The Detectives who have access to edit and
change this log are: Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow. It will be attached to the case file, listed in this
report via Supplement, and may continue to get updated beyond the Case File Completion."
August 23, 2022
1800 Hours - Attorney Joe Bailey stated he would get back with us and could accept any GJS needed for Unified
Command.
1830 Hours - Attorney Ray Neuer contacted me and said Reece Wheeler has been having medical issues. He
stated they have worked with us and will get us the information shortly.
August 25, 2022
1439 Hours - A.D.A. J. Leitner asked when is B3Risk Attorneys going to meet with everyone to discuss their role
at Astroworld.
1747 Hours - Attorney Sydney Johnson for B3Risk told Detective Caten that they planned on coming to Houston
on September 20th and plan to present on September 21st.
August 26, 2022
1320 Hours - Attorney Joe Bailey provided Reece Wheeler Questionnaire #2. Refer below for synopsis.
1437 Hours - J. Caten reached out to A.D.A. J. Leitner and A.D.A. M. Lavine to say there is new information and
relayed the date B3Risk attorneys wanted to meet. Detectives and D.A.'s office go back and forth on trying to
meet.
1451 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Charles Flood to discuss Matt Eyer.
August 27, 2022
1141 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Chris Downey to set up an interview with Rick Brown and Brent Silberstein.
1155 Hours - M. Barrow requested a accurate printed map of the festival grounds from the HPD Photo Lab.
1309 Hours - J. Caten reached out to DPS Agent K. Crain how the investigation is going.
August 29, 2022
0500 Hours - A.D.A. J. Leitner stated he can meet with detectives and spend the entire morning
1005 Hours - Attorney Chris Downey tells J. Caten that he can meet with detectives along with his client Brent
Silberstein sometime this week. He says he will check on Rick Brown.
1336 Hours - A.D.A. Levine tried to set up a meeting for 9/7.
1642 Hours - Attorney Chris Downey and J. Caten set up a meeting for September 1st at 1600 hours with Brent
Silberstein.
August 30, 2022
0955 Hours - DPS Agent K. Crain reached out to Detective J. Caten stating that he is still waiting for some
questions to be answered by HPD involving Valleje Security. He also provided an update on their investigation.
August 31, 2022
0944 Hours - J. Caten asks CID Officer (who is CID Officer assigned to Astroworld) to run phone
number for November 5, 2021, for the carrier. stated it was Verizon.
1030 Hours - A.D.A. J. Leitner sent requests for the investigation and it appeared to be a lot of information he
wanted. J. Caten requested a prompt meeting to discuss.
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1100 Hours - A.D.A. J. Leitner, A.D.A. M. Wilhelm, M. Barrow, J. Caten, and Lt. S. Hope went to the D.A.'s Office
to discuss Astroworld.
September 1, 2022
1600 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow interview Brent Silberstein for a second interview accompanied by his
attorney Chris Downey.
1649 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Charles Flood to speak with him about Matt Eyer.
1716 Hours - Attorney Charles Flood asked what time the following morning. They set a time for 1030 hours.
September 2, 2022
0930 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow meet with Command Staff to discuss case.
1030 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow speak with Charles Flood about Matt Eyer. J. Caten provided a list of
questions. M. Barrow had to break off from the meeting to provide A.D.A. M. Levine a copy of the SW for Reece
Wheeler's CDR.
1108 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Brett Young to request a layout of the command post Angela Guerrero for ASM
Global was in.
September 3, 2022
1443 Hours - J. Caten requests a meeting with A.D.A. J. Leitner and A.D.A. M. Levine to get everyone on the
same page. The meeting was eventually set for September 9th at 1000 hours.
1453 Hours - J. Caten sent a map of the Command Post and asked their client to fill it out if possible as detectives
were trying to reconstruct the Command post.
September 6, 2022
0802 Hours - J. Caten asked Sgt. K. Daignault if he could make copies of the Astroworld HDDs. He stated he
could.
1400 Hours - J. Caten provided Sgt. K. Daignault with:
HPD Astroworld HDD
Empty D.A.'s HDD
So that Sgt. K. Daignault could copy the HPD Astroworld HDD to the D.A.'s HDD.
1459 Hours - Attorney Peter Tipps for ASM Global provided information about the Command Post. See below for
synopsis. The files they provided were attached to the HPD Astroworld HDD.
September 7, 2022
1300 Hours - J. Caten and A.D.A. J. Leitner set the meeting for September 1st set at 0930 hours. It is decided to
have it at the Houston Police Department at 1200 Travis within the HPD Homicide Division. J Caten relayed this
information to Command Staff and the B3Risk Attorneys.
1428 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Chris Downey to see if he could provide a diagram to see where
Rick Brown was at in the Command Post.
1532 Hours - Sgt. K. Daignault tells J. Caten the HPD Astroworld HDD has been copied to the D.A.'s HDD.
1556 Hours - J. Caten sends out a Command Post Diagram (provided by Attorney Peter Tipps for ASM Global) to
Attorney Joe Bailey, Attorney Chris Downey, Attorney Charles Flood, Attorney Ray Neuer, SIU Lt. L. Menendez to
help assist putting their clients / officers in their relative positions within the command post. Attorney Joey Bailey
responded that he received the information.
Seyth Boardman made requests to the concert venue to alleviate potential issues. According to the attorney's
Travis Scott and his team ignored these requests. Examples given were:
Have two concerts going on at the same time (Stage 1 and Stage 2).
Seyth Boardman stated he delivered Chief Finner to have a meeting with Travis Scott before the show. He
stated he does not know what was said in the meeting.
Shawna Boardman was dealing with an issue at 8:45 P.M. with a barricade being overrun where the
barricade shifts out by the tree (can be seen by the map) north of Quadrant 2.
Shawna received the text from Reece Wheeler and responded to area. Did not notify anyone else and
believed the message from Wheeler to be false.
No additional reports utilizing the word "unconscious" by HPD, Paradocs, HFD, or Unified Command until
way beyond 09:00 P.M.
Shawna Boardman found Emily Ockenden at one point of the concert (believed to be in 9:30 P.M. 09:45
P.M.) in which she and Emily Ockenden found a patron receiving CPR. She went to look for Seyth.
Upon her finding Seyth, she and Seyth went to egress at Lantern and McNee. When they realized the show
did not end at 10:00 P.M., they began running towards Travis Scott's stage. Before they could get there, 10:12
had passed and the show ended. They responded to the medical tent.
In Depth Synopsis:
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The meeting took place at approximately 0930 hours. Boardman's attorneys provided a presentation pertaining to
Astroworld in which they showed a short PowerPoint. The PowerPoint's purpose to assist in setting the
groundwork for how Seyth and Shawna Boardman became involved. They highlighted how much they were paid
(B3Risk received approximately $70k which was decreased since the concert did not go onto day 2).
They also mentioned Travis Scott's previous performances and how he/his promoters tend to incite rage or to
bring a "raging" crowd. They cited the previous concerts he was in along with his charges. The attorneys provided
some background history for Shawna and Seyth Boardman.
More specifically, they advocated Shawna Boardman innocence and their concerns that a Grand Jury will/or can
indict via direction from the District Attorney's Office. Attorney Andrew Lourie cited Texas case statutes pertaining
to "Negligent Homicide" and how their client(s) did not fall within the realm of said statute.
They continued to state their case which led to arguing points of either side. M. Barrow and I asked a few
questions as to why this information was not presented to us earlier in the investigation and things of that nature
pertaining to the investigation. We were told because they only answered the questions specific to what was
asked because they did not know what would be relevant for our investigation.
The meeting ended rather abruptly and unexpectedly with A.D.A. J. Leitner wanting to leave and began walking
out. We did not show Boardman's attorneys any parts of our investigation, the FBI videos, or any maps. They
brought material to perhaps give us but it is unclear if that was their intent. We gave them multiple questions that
they stated they would work on and get back with us. I apologized for the abrupt ending to the meeting and
thanked them for flying all this way to present to us to assist in the investigation. I later found out Lt. S. Hope told
M. Barrow not to provide a presentation to the attorneys after he believed the meeting had not gone well with the
abrupt leaving of A.D.A. J. Leitner
As of October 9, 2022, I have not heard from the attorneys for follow up with the questions we requested to be
answered.
B.) Interactions with Paradocs John Saltzman (Interview #2) (Disk J):
On August 23, 2022, I held a phone interview with John Saltzman and his Attorney Joe Bailey. It was as follows:
August 23, 2022
I introduced myself and asked for John Saltzman and Joe Bailey to state their names for the recording. We then
began the interview. John Saltzman stated he is the Director of Communication for Paradocs. John Saltzman
stated he was the head of the three person dispatch team for Paradocs. I asked specifically about 09:00 P.M. and
asked if there were any employees or personnel in the command post talking about people unconscious or people
dying. John Saltzman stated not at that time, "no". I asked if he could pin-point the time when he did hear that. He
stated he thinks that his team was the first contact with critical patients in the field. He stated it was directly to
him. Mr. Saltzman stated as far as personnel in the command center, he and his team were the first to know of
critical patients and how things were going.
I asked if he received that notification via radio communications. He stated yes. He stated it was from his
supervisor and his teams calling in for critical patients. He stated it was his opinion that no one knew how critical
things were until he made them aware within the command post. He stated he reported cardiac arrest patients. He
stated most of the people knew that it was not a common type event. He stated things were getting out of hand
and crazy. He stated no one knew to what capacity until his teams started reporting critical incidents in the field. I
asked about the Unified Command monitors and asked about the crowd swaying in the crowd and how it was a
normal occurrence. I clarified that nothing stood out to being a problem. Mr. Saltzman stated there is a middle
ground to that statement .He stated if he was only going on what he was seeing on the monitors, it looked hectic
and crazy. He stated he had his team to report issues. He stated what he saw on the monitors was not something
he had not seen before.
Mr. Saltzman stated he knew they were in for a crazy night with the crowd. He stated they knew that they had
their work cut-out for them as far as medical goes. He stated he would not be able to tell from the monitors alone
that they had gotten past a critical point within the show. He stated his opinion that what he believes happened
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that night was a "critical crowd surge" and that it is also impossible to differentiate that action vs a happy /
energetic crowd. He stated it is hard to ascertain that just from the view. He stated it was reports from his crews
about things being hectic that alerted him. He stated it was around 09:10 P.M. to 09:15 P.M. was the time that he
reached out to his primary supervisor and found out that he had a number of serious patients at the front of the
stage already. He stated it was not a few minutes after that when he learned of cardiac arrests on the grounds.
I went onto another question for Mr. Saltzman. I asked what kind of police personnel does he remember dealing
with in the command post. He stated his recollection is very "fuzzy". He stated there were a number of HPD
officers up and throughout the night. He stated he is not very good with names. He stated he knows that some
higher ranking chiefs were in there at some point. He stated they were in and out throughout the evening. He
stated there was a officer that he does not remember his name. He stated he does not remember his rank. He
stated he might have been a sergeant. He stated he might have been a lieutenant. He stated he was a "tall and
slender gentleman". Mr. Saltzman stated the officer came up to him often for field updates as to what was going
on.
John Saltzman stated he did not have time to sit down with him. He stated whatever he had at the time, he would
shout out to him. He stated he does recall the officer appeared to have "a hard time to ascertain as to what he
was telling him." He stated when he tried to relay that there were multiple cardiac arrests, the officer did not seem
to understand. He stated he asked if they were having a heart attack and he told the officer no. He stated they
could not declare them dead in the field. He stated that has to be done by a physician or at a hospital. He stated
he cannot say that they were dead but was trying to tell the officer that there were multiple cardiac arrests. He
stated the officer did not seem to understand what that meant. He stated he told the officer "this is really serious".
He stated the officer asked him what he meant. Mr. Saltzman stated he did not have time to explain the situation
further. He stated he did not know who he was relaying the information to.
Mr. Saltzman stated since there did not seem to be a plan set in place for him to be the relayer of information to
law enforcement, he stated he was doing what he could. He stated he was swamped with his crews and trying to
do everything he could do within his job. He stated he was quite behind with the information coming in due to the
communication and field difficulties. I asked if the transaction with the officer was far into the concert. He stated it
was a very quick progression. He stated his job is to notify people of problems right away when the come up. He
stated as soon as he started getting the first and second cardiac arrest patient, he was yelling it out in the
command center. He stated he was yelling out that it was serious. He stated he was asking for security to help
him. He stated he was asking for Unified Command to use the cameras. He stated he wanted to notify the two
festival dispatcher.
He stated he told Matt Eyers right away. He stated is supposed to tell Matt Eyer right away and Matt Eyer notifies
"Tier 1" personnel which is festival producers, risk management, security heads, etc. He stated they then relay the
information out as to who else needs to know. He stated there was not a delay coming from him to the people in
the room. He stated how that information left the command center out to other people, he was not privy to that
information.
[End of Recording]
(This statement is paraphrased and not verbatim. Please refer to audio recording attached to the case file for full
and concise statement. The recording will be attached to Disk J with the case file.)
C.) Interactions with Brent Silberstein (Interview #2) (Disk J):
September 1, 2022
In the interview was Detectives J. Caten and M. Barrow. Attorney Chris Downey was there to accompany his
client, Brent Silberstein. M. Barrow began to lead off the interview. M. Barrow asked about the E.O.P. Brent
Silberstein stated the E.O.P. is a standard document put in place that is presented to them by safety management
directors at the event. He stated sometimes a third party puts them together. He stated they are the ones
directing the structure of the E.O.P. They are consulted and advise. He stated they have a big role in
implementing the actions within the E.O.P. Chris Downey said he believes the first question is what the purpose
for the E.O.P. is. Brent Silberstein said the purpose of the E.O.P. is to have an outline of best practices for that
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event. He said there is something for all parties to go by universally. He stated it is an outline. He stated there is
ambiguity to it. He stated it does not get into all specifics.
Brent Silberstein went on to say it is a general outline so there is a structure that everyone can understand. He
stated it might not have every detail in it. He stated it is for people to understand procedures. He stated it is not
put together to dictate every detail but a guideline. He stated it is for everyone that is involved in the event can
reference. He stated it is like an employee manual. M. Barrow stated he understands. Mr. Silberstein stated there
are a lot of people involved.
I asked what causes an E.O.P. to be generated for an event. Mr. Silberstein stated there is supposed to be an
E.O.P. for all events. He stated any event that is a large gathering would have an E.O.P. I asked if it is always
headed by the security team. He stated it is not always drafted by security but they do influence it. He stated there
is a company called Unified Command that creates E.O.P.s. He stated there are companies that will create
E.O.P. for the events. He stated they work with the security director.
He stated the security director works with the company to help draft the E.O.P. Brent Silberstein stated he is not
100% sure if Brent Silberstein drafted the E.O.P. He stated he knows that he was a contributor to the E.O.P. Brent
Silberstein stated Seyth Boardman submitted the E.O.P. to him (himself). I clarified the E.O.P. is not a contract
but like an "employee handbook" in which Mr. Silberstein stated that was correct. M. Barrow asked if he knew
about the "power shunt authority" before the concert. He stated they were told that he was one of those named in
it. He stated they were told that they would be a part of meetings that take place or if there was an incident that
took place, they would be a part of it.
M. Barrow asked if Brent Silberstein was working for LiveNation for this event. He stated he related to Scoremore
more so than LiveNation for this event which is owned by LiveNation. M. Barrow asked if there are more
emergency documents such as the E.O.P. that is out there. Mr. Silberstein stated the E.O.P. is the only document
like this for the event.
I asked if her knew about Reece Wheeler for Unified Command. He stated he does not know him. I asked if he
knew about the communications that came from the command center trailer. I asked Mr. Silberstein if he knew
anything of it. He stated he has not heard anything about that. He stated he did not hear afterwards either of
anything of that nature. M. Barrow asked Brent if he knew about the Incident Management software system. Brent
stated that did exist. M. Barrow asked if something new is added to the system, could everyone see it at that time
or not until later. Brent Silberstein stated for Astroworld, he cannot say. He stated he did not receive anything to
give him that insight. He stated there are some events that he has been a part of where you will get a text when a
new document enters the portal. He stated there was nothing like that given for this event.
Brent went on to explain to his attorney what the Incident Management System is. He stated there is a person of
Unified Command logging it into a system to record it. He stated there is a master file. I asked is it meant for a
record keeping going back to review it or for live communications. He stated he personally, he believes it is for
historical or after the fact. He stated he believes it is also for the live notifications to get the word out to
stakeholders. He stated they are in a room to react and report. He stated they are not there to just watch a
computer and to just take information. He stated there are usually stakeholders from each of the companies in the
portable to start the ball and generate a reaction if necessary.
Brent Silberstein stated he did know that he was listed to be able to do a power shunt and that he thought it was a
weird term to use. He stated when he received the E.O.P., he was told that he was listed as a decision maker
that would be involved and brought into the discussion of any incidents to take place. M. Barrow asked why there
are two places in the E.O.P. where it says "Power Shunt" and to stop the show. Brent Silberstein stated he is not
100% why it is separated. He stated not talking about a power shunt is how the show usually works. He stated
pulling the plug would remove electricity to make an announcement. He stated there is a system in place.
Mr. Silberstein stated if there is a problem that he was called to address, he stated a member of all of the entities
would meet in front of the stage and go about how to handle the issue. He stated an active shooter would be
different from a storm. He stated the process to handle an incident is still the same. He stated it may vary in
speed, but it is the same. He stated they are not going to just go on and to shut the power. Brent Silberstein stated
to him, "Power Shunt" means to go onto stage, get the artist off, and put someone on to make an announcement.
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Chris Downey stated the "Power Shunt" means to assist in an evacuation. Mr. Downey went on to say various
examples of a "Power Shunt". He stated he believes they are talking about the evacuation operations. Mr.
Downey stated it would be a group decision to do a show shutdown. He stated Brent would contact Seyth if he
was made aware of an incident.
Brent Silberstein stated the word "shunt" is for music of the concert. He stated he has just as much as anyone
else to say let's get the artist off and the volume down. He stated he is not the only one. He stated there are other
people on stage with the artist. I touched on the previous interview that we had with Brent Silberstein to
summarize what occurred and I understand his statement correctly. He stated I had recited his previous statement
correctly. He stated made sure that we understood he spoke to Seyth via radio and that was his only statement of
the night.
Chris Downey made a statement about when he spoke to A.D.A. Jim Leitner. He stated they discussed the E.O.P.
and who could shut down the show. He stated a lot of these people work the concerts together and know how to
communicate amongst themselves. He stated Leitner asked if there was a meeting where they discussed on what
to do. Brent Silberstein stated a day prior, there was a safety management briefing. Chris Downey stated Brent
Silberstein was not there for that meeting. Silberstein stated it includes all department heads. Brent Silberstein
stated anyone that has key projects when the doors open would attend that meeting. He stated they go over
multiple categories in that meeting. He stated that is a standard meeting.
I asked if there is anything new that would help with the investigation. Mr. Silberstein stated he does not think so. I
asked if he has been in contact with Emily Ockenden. He stated he has not been. M. Barrow about the
unconscious person Mr. Silberstein had mentioned in the previous statement and he verified that the person was
in the central Shute. Brent Silberstein stated that is correct. Brent Silberstein went on to say that he was unaware
of what was going on until he got to the medical tent at approximately 10:45 P.M. He stated that is when he
learned of something bad had happened. I asked what channel he was on. He stated he was on the producer
channel. He stated he was in communication with Sacha and Lucas who did not know of anything until after the
show had ended and was not at the festival.
[End of Recording]
(This statement is paraphrased and not verbatim. Please refer to audio recording attached to the case file for full
and concise statement. The recording will be attached to Disk J with the case file)
D.) Further Investigation into the Command Post:
The text messages from Reece Wheeler has spearheaded further investigation into the Command Post at the
festival grounds. This is referenced a bit in Supplement #69 completed by me. By speaking with Attorney Joe
Bailey, I learned more information from John Saltzman about the HPD Sergeant in the Command Post. I believed
he could be talking about Sgt. J. Hudkins. I spoke with IAD Sgt. Velasco and was eventually told by Lt. S. Hope
that I would need to make the request for additional follow up from former SIU Lt. L. Menendez (now over Auto
Theft).
On or about August 16, 2022, I received a copy of the unofficial signed letter for Sgt. J. P. Hudkins. I read his
leader for clues to what occurred in the Command Post. I learned a Harris County Fire Marshal James Singleton
was in the Command Post (refer to Supplement #71 for statement). I learned of an Officer E. M. Johnson was in
the Command Post (refer to SIU letter).
I requested Lt. L. Menendez to follow up with these individuals for statements. He did so and I did not learn of any
new information pertaining to the deaths in the case.
As you will read in the next sub-section, I was provided a diagram by Attorney Peter Tipps representing ASM
Global. I used that diagram to re-build the command post. I provided it to all of the attorneys involved and Lt. L.
Menendez to provide to officers. Over time, I have received copies from attorneys and Lt. L. Menendez and have
reconstructed the command post. As of October 9, 2022, I am just missing Apex and CSC personnel that were
within the command post. The diagrams from each entity will be attached to the case file as will the completed
product. As of October 9, 2022, the most important focus of the command post is interviewing Matt Eyer.
E.) Interactions with ASM Global:
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I reached out to Attorneys Peter Tipps and Brett Young. I wanted to know the layout of the Command Post Unified
Command and their personnel was in. Attorney Peter Tipps provided photos and a diagram of what Angelia (ASM
Global Dispatcher) could remember. I have utilized the diagram they created and disseminated it to other parties
to fill in their roles / locations within the Command Post. Read below for the e-mail I received from Attorney Peter
Tipps.
"Detective Caten,
The layout Unified Command provided is a zoomed in screenshot of the site map. I've attached some
photographs that may be helpful. The first ("Nov. 4 Photo") was taken by Angela Gutierrez the day before the
festival. She took it from her seat in the trailer. The other photographs were taken either on November 6 or
November 7. As you can see, some of the tables had been removed by then.
I have also attached a diagram that shows how we understand the trailer was configured on November 5. The
diagram includes a rectangular table on the left side of the trailer that is not shown in any of the photos, but our
witnesses have consistently told us that an additional table was brought in at some point on November 5. We've
marked Angela's seat with a red X.
Hope this helps.
Peter
"
F.) Interactions with Reece Wheeler ((Questionnaire #2) (I Referenced in Supplement #69)):
After a few requests from Attorney Ray Neuer, I received the second set of questions from Attorney Joe Bailey.
Below is the statement copied verbatim. I believe these questions were drafted from A.D.A. J. Leitner and were
sent to Attorney J. Bailey. Refer to case file for copy and signature:
F1.) Joe Bailey Questions / Answers on Reece Wheeler's Behalf
Houston Police Department Incident 1490724 & 150509321
Presented by Detective J. Caten of the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division
1.What is the phone number that you had when you texted Shawna Boardman the text message?
Answer: The phone number I had when I texted Shawna Boardman was
1.The text message is documented at 09:00 PM. What time did you notify Matt Eyer and Paradocs of issues?
Answer: I do not know the exact time. I first notified Matt Eyer of my concerns after the first person came over the
barricades unconscious before Travis Scott went onstage. This was during the transition of the crowd from Stage
2 to Stage
1. I do not recall having any direct communications with Paradocs. Paradocs was also in the command post and
saw what I saw on the screens.
Everyone in the command post could see what I saw on the screens.
1.What was the context of the notifications relayed to Matt Eyer and Paradocs? Was it as severe or more severe
than the opinion made to Shawna Boardman?
Answer: I was primarily asking Matt Eyer if Seyth and Shawna Boardman were aware of the flow of people
into the Stage right front quadrant of the crowd. I communicated the same concerns to Matt Eyer that I
communicated to Shawna Boardman.
1.Did you notice anyone telling HPD personnel to stop the show or relaying emergency information to HPD
personnel?
Answer: Between 9:00 pm and when the decision was made to stop the show, I do not recall seeing or
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hearing anyone specifically telling HPD personnel to stop the show or relaying emergency information to
HPD personnel. HPD was behind me in the command post. Once I was told by Matt Eyer that the plan was
to stop the show, I recall repeating what Matt told me to others in the room, but I do not recall to whom I
would have repeated this. Michael Reece Wheeler
G.) A.C. T. E. Hardin (formerly Commander T. E. Hardin) Statement Clarification:
One of the things I wanted to clarify was a statement from when M. Barrow and I were presenting our findings to
Astroworld to the command staff. Command T.E. Hardin pointed himself out running behind stage at 2157 hours. I
asked Lt. L. Menendez to follow up with T.E. Hardin that he did not see Satterwhite while was back there to relay
the information about Seyth attempting to shutdown the show at 2200 hours. He provided a new letter to SIU
stating he did not. He stated he was coming from the medical tent to get to the Polaris to drive to the
Command Post. This cleared up that question for the investigation.
H.) Interactions with DPS:
On September 8, 2022, I Spoke with DPS Agent K. Crain and A.C. T.E. Hardin. DPS Agent K. Crain stated he is
looking for statements or evidence that the security companies were acting more in a security capacity rather than
ushers (which the security companies are claiming). A.C. T.E. Hardin asked me to refer to Lt. Meeler and/or Lt.
Tolls of Homicide.
I asked Agent. K. Crain if I could supply video to suffice for their investigation. He stated it would work. M. Barrow
stated he would get the video downloaded and prepared for them. I have requested a USB to put on the video for
Unified Command overlooking the stage.
I.) Interactions with Matt Eyer:
On or about September 3, 2022, I spoke with Charles Flood. I told him about text messages coming from the
command post and asked if Matt Eyer knew the context of those text messages. I also mentioned the diagram for
the command post which is what the drawing is in which Attorney Charles Flood is referring to:
"Ok, here are my notes on your diagram based on my discussion with Matt Eyer. This off the top of his head
based on your drawing and recalling events many months ago (and some of it may be lost in translation as I was
drawing it while we were on the phone). At the outset he thinks you may be missing a couple tables. At the front
near the TV's he recalls a table running lengthwise. He also says there was maybe another table or two at the
"back" (furthest from the TV's). He was sitting where the X is and Reece was at the table across from him. I
have noted who he recalls was sitting at the other tables and how many of them there were. He was there for a
majority of the time generally leaving to go get food and drink or going to the restroom.
He didn't know anything about the Reece text message.
We talked generally about the 9:03 log entry and the use of the word "crushed" - he said that term is used at
virtually every concert/festival where the crowd moves closer to the stage. It doesn't necessarily connote that
people were being hurt - it is a common phrase to use"
I later verified if Matt Eyer was told by Reece of any context for people dying etc. and he stated no. On October 5,
2022, I requested a meeting with Matt Eyer and asked Attorney Charles Flood if he would be willing to do an
interview. He stated he would get back to me about it. I asked about text messages that I had learned about
between Matt Eyer and Shawna Boardman (refer to the bottom of this Supplement under Search Warrants for
further context.
On October 6, 2022, I received the following message from Attorney Charles Flood:
"Good morning,
I confirmed the following texts between Matt Eyer and Seanna Boardman which are during the time period in
question. His phone doesn't reflect the same number of communications between them. Looking at your info I'm
wondering if some of those are doubled-up or something. For some contexts Eyer is asking Boardman for the
number of people who have scanned into the concert so he can log it. Also, his phone is an hour off:
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21:54/Eyer: Do we have an updated scan count?
22:01/S. Boardman: 37 but no way that's accurate
22:06/Eyer: Ok.
Lastly, I saw your e-mail last night, I'll talk to Matt about it."
The last part where Mr. Flood states he will talk to Matt about it is in reference to me requesting an interview. As of
October 9, 2022, we are waiting to hear back from Attorney Charles Flood.
J.) Interactions with Knute Brye:
On September 9, 2022, I contacted B3Risk and got connected with Knute Brye. I had always been under the
assumption Seyth Boardman had a part of B3Risk. I learned from Knute Brye that B3Risk is his company and not
Seyth Boardman's. He stated he has known Seyth and Shawna for years. He stated he hired Seyth Boardman
when he was really young to work for him. He stated he also worked with Seyth at CSC. He stated for Astroworld,
B3Risk's job was to fulfill payroll. He stated he believed Seyth was employed by Insomniac. I told him that I did not
expect all the information I was getting from him and asked if we could set up a more formal interview. He stated
that was no issue. He stated he was going to let his attorneys know and also tell Seyth and Shawna. We set up an
interview for September 12, 2022. M. Barrow recorded the interview. Refer to his Supplement for the interview
between Knute Brye, M. Barrow, and myself.
K.) Interactions with Apple Inc.
On September 26, 2022, I received an e-mail from Apple stating we have a Reference ID:
"202200059154"
On September 27, 2022, I received an e-mail from Apple stating we have a Reference ID's:
"202200060089"
On September 30, 2022, I received a copy of the Apple Returns for 202200060089 which is labeled GJS 2 on the
disk. M. Barrow reviewed the contents of this disk. He saw the phone numbers for Reece Wheeler and Shawna
Boardman that I had filed were not listed on the GJS returns. There was an iCloud account for both Shawna and
Reece. However, there was no evidence that the account is linked to the phone number we filed for via CDR
search warrant. The evidence will be attached to the case file.
There is also account information for Emily Ockenden and Seyth Boardman as well.
L.) Joe Bailey Questions / Answers on Reece Wheeler's Behalf:
"The following list of (additional) questions was put to Reece Wheeler of Unified Command. He will be available
for personal/ZOOM interviews (to answer these or other questions).
1. What was telephone number to which you sent your 9:00 pm central text to Shawna Boardman?
The telephone number to which I sent the 9:00 pm central text to Shawna Boardman's was: ( )
2. Did you send any additional texts to Shawna Boardman regarding Astroworld Festival 2021 other than the text
at 9:00 pm central?
No. I am fairly certain I did not send Shawna Boardman any additional texts about Astroworld Festival 2021 other
than the text sent at 9:00 pm central. I had spoken with her via text concerning prior events but not during the
week in question.
3. Do you still have the phone that you used to text Shawna Boardman during the evening of November 5, 2021?
No, I do not have that phone. The phone I had in November, 2021 at the Astroworld Festival was with Straight
Talk (IMEI:354889098073644). The battery was inoperable and I traded it in for a newer device with T-Mobile on
June 3, 2022.
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4. What happed to the phone that you used to text Shawana Boardman during the evening of November 5, 2021?
I turned it into the T-Mobile store located at 1430 Volunteer Pkwy Set 30 in Bristol, TN. The memory was wiped
before it was turned in.
5. Do you have access to the texts that were on the phone you used during the evening of November 5, 2021?
No. My texts on the phone were not backed up to the cloud. I have contacted Straight Talk to try and obtain a
printout of the information regarding phone usage for November 2021. Because the phone isn't active and not in
my possession, they can not provide me with the records. They do not have the content of the messages but do
have phone and text logs. Their legal department mentioned it would take a minimum of 30 days to provide that
data once it has been court ordered.
6. When did you arrive on site at the Astroworld Festival 2021? I arrived at the Astroworld Festival 2021 on Nov
4, 2021, 1:54 PM. My responsibilities as "Manager" were to get the Command Center set up with tables, radios,
electrical equipment, Internet, etc. I spent the 4th doing that and festival dispatching the last day of set up.
7. Did you send any texts to anyone else about Astroworld Festival 2021? The texts I would have sent or
received regarding the Astroworld Festival would have appeared on a different platform-not as a personal text
message. If I sent a text to people at Unified Command, I would have used the What's Up app set up by Unified
Command.
7. Did you have a business phone as well as your personal phone? No. I only have one phone.
9. Who was on the Unified Command What's App and/or distribution list for Astroworld Festival? I can not recall. I
didn't set up the What's App group, nor do I know who did. It was used to send me repair requests and areas that
needed attention. My responsibility was to dispatch site operations and other non emergency teams.
10.Why did you use your personal phone to text Shawna Boardman on November 5, 2021? Shawna Boardman
was not part of the Unified Command team and was not part of the What's app. I knew Shawna Boardman from
other festivals and had her number. Therefore, I used my personal phone to text Shawna Boardman on the
evening of November 2, 2021. She was already communicating with Matt Eyer over the radio. A text felt like the
only way I could communicate with her without impeding her efforts to fix the issue.
11.Where on the diagram of the Event Control Center, which is attached, were you located? I wrote my name in
the area on the enclosed diagram where I was located.
12.Who has access to the Incident Management System? Several persons had electronic access to the Incident
Management system. I am not exactly sure. Besides myself and Matt Eyer, I cannot provide a complete list of
everyone who had access. That question needs to be answered by others at Unified Command as I am not a full
time employee with the company"
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Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0077 10/12/2022 10:27
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 10/12/2022
Approval Time
10:38:14
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow Up and Interviews
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Homicide Investigation
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
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This Supplement Includes:
- Interviews with:
- Knute Brye
- Reece Wheeler
- Jurinek's Phone Analysis
Narrative
Follow Up and Interviews
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Homicide Investigation
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
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This Supplement Includes:
- Interviews with:
- Knute Brye
- Reece Wheeler
- Jurinek's Phone Analysis
Knute Brye, B3 Risk
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Detective Caten reached out to Knute Brye and requested an interview with him. Knute agreed to participate in a
phone interview. On 09/12/2022, we held a phone interview with Knute. The interview was recorded. The following
is a summary of our interview with Knute Brye:
Knute stated that he is the owner of B3 Risk Solutions which also falls under his company, Brye Inc. He stated
that he started the company in 2010. He explained his history in the event security industry which included him
working as security director for numerous events, doing event security consultation, and serving as a payroll
service for event security. He stated that he has been doing this type of work since 1993. He stated that B3 Risk
Solutions primarily operates as a Payroll/Bankroll service for security contractors.
While working in the industry, he met Seyth Boardman when Seyth was 17. He stated Seyth eventually went on to
work for other companies and working festival security. They got back together in Spring 2019 when they were
looking for someone to do the invoicing and payroll services for the middleman consulting group to act as a liason
between the operations/management and Insomniac (a company owned by Live Nation).
For Astroworld, he did the contract for management consulting and payroll services for the personnel that Seyth
brought on for the event. He stated that he did not serve in any operational role with either Insomniac or
Astroworld.
He stated that the bulk of the contract work he has done that involves Live Nation has almost always been
through Insomniac which he described as another Festival promotion company that is a lot like Scoremore.
However, for Astroworld, the contract was an agreement to provide payroll services for Seyth and his personnel
who was acting on behalf of Live Nation/Scoremore. He stated this would be the reason why B3 Risk was listed
as the company name for Astroworld and not Insomniac or some other company. He stated that Seyth worked for
Insomniac, but he was not sure if he was a direct employee or a contracted employee operating from outside the
company.
We asked the question as to why the Insomniac or Scoremore could not just do the payroll contract themselves,
and why did they need him and B3 Risk Solutions. He stated it was because the people that were brought on to
work this event were not Insomniac employees, but rather they were all independent contractors.
He stated that he did not participate in the hiring process for this event, that would have been accomplished by
Seyth. He stated he did not know who was brought on until he received the spreadsheet at the conclusion of the
event listing the employees that required payment.
We brought up the issue of security guards working for AJ Malino and Valle Security that did not get paid. He
stated that his contract did not entail payment for security, it only covered those in operational management. B3
Risk did not do the invoice contract for security guards. It is his understanding that Seyth made the
recommendations for which third-party security guard companies should be hired for the event. And those
companies would have been bankrolled by someone else.
For the contract that he did for Astroworld, he stated that it covered the invoice and bankroll service for
approximately eleven people. In addition to those eleven, there were individuals from IPS security that were
brought on as part of the contract. He stated the IPS security people were paid with a lump sum. His knowledge of
IPS Security included them being another third-party security guard service for events. However, for Astroworld,
he believed that the IPS Security personnel served more at the mid-manger and consultant level as opposed to
guard services. He stated that their company address is in California.
For the Invoice and Bankroll services he performed, he stated that Scoremore paid in advance. Then, at the
conclusion of the event and sent them the remaining balance to be paid. Lastly, he distributed payments to the
contractors involved in the contract.
Talking about Seyth, he stated that he is very good at what he does in the security industry. He stated that he is a
good decision maker, and he has a lot of experience.
End of Interview.
Interview with Reece Wheeler
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On October 5th, 2022, we held a Zoom interview with Reece Wheeler, employee of Unified Command who was
posted in the Festival Command Center (not to be confused with the HPD or HFD command centers) trailer during
the Astroworld Festival. Previously, we have sent correspondence to Reece via questionnaires through his
attorney Joe Bailey. We have concluded that a more detailed interview needed to occur to clarify several
instances that have been brought up during this investigation. Present for this interview were: Reece Wheeler, Joe
Bailey, Ray Nuer, Amanda Catalani, Michelle Wilhelm, Jim Leitner, and ourselves. The interview was recorded
and a copy of it will be kept with the case file. The following is a summary of our interview with Reece Wheeler:
Background
Reece stated that he was still employed by Unified Command and his title was Festival Liaison and
Coordinator/Dispatcher. He stated that he has participated in the festival security industry since 2013 and he has
done work in command centers since 2019 (which is also when he started his employment with Unified
Command).
Reece clarified that his early career in security was primarily field work. He stated that it entailed supervising
gates, stages, barricades, and VIP areas. The command center work he does now entails working exclusively
inside the command center using radios and an Incident Management System (IMS).
Prior to Unified Command, he stated he has worked with Axis Security, B3 Risk Solutions, AEG Security, along
with a lot of contract security jobs which including working events for the NFL.
Training
To his knowledge, Reece stated there are no standard certifications a person would need to have in order to work
event security. However, to even be considered for his position, he stated that you would have to be able to
demonstrate an understanding of festival infrastructure. He stated that there are certain states such as Tennessee
and Florida that require licenses to participate in field security work.
For Unified Command, he stated that he was hired to his current position based upon his experience with festival
dispatching. He recounted that during his tenure with Axis Security in late 2017, he had begun to work as a
dispatcher at events. On one such occasion, a manager with Unified Command noticed his knowledge and
expertise and offered him a position with Unified Command to do the same job. He stated that once with Unified
Command, he received additional training.
Before Astroworld, he stated that he had worked a few events in the capacity of the Festival Liaison and
Dispatcher, but he could not recall the exact number. One event that he recalled specifically was the Rolling Loud
Festival in New York which occurred just before Astroworld. He stated that he was working in the Command Post
at that event and Travis Scott was one of the performers (his first time working an event involving Travis Scott).
He stated that there were a lot of issues during that event. He stated that Rolling Loud was kind of his "eye
opening" moment to the hip-hop genre of concerts and festivals, although he had worked some of those types of
events in the past but at a different capacity.
Experience
We asked Reece to detail the kind of things that he would be looking for in a crowd such as Astroworld. He stated
based on his observations of previous shows, concertgoers will sometimes get faint along the rail. He stated that
the concertgoers will stay out there all day around the stage area in order to reserve their spot. They do not like to
leave to get water or take breaks in fear of losing their spot. He stated that it is normal to deal with some
dehydration or people passing out against the rail which requires them to be pulled over to receive medical
attention. Whereas these are common occurrences to him based on his knowledge and experience, Astroworld
was different.
He stated the primary difference with Astroworld was the volume of people. The crowd density was more than
what he would typically see or be comfortable with. He stated that when the Camera Technicians focused on the
front of the stage before the performance, everyone in the command center was concerned about it. He stated
that in his experience, it was unprecedented to see that many people packed together like that. He stated the
closest comparison he had seen of that type of density was at hard rock or metal concerts. He stated that those
type of shows would move more has a collective conscious and they would move, shift, and create space. In
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those concerts, he would see members of the crowd go down and other members would pick them up or create
enough space for them to get out. For Astroworld, he stated that the density of the crowd did not allow for this type
of activity to take place.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0078 11/17/2022 10:16
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/17/2022
Approval Time
18:45:56
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued:
2.) Astroworld Investigation Path Summary
3.) Investigative Interactions with Entities Involved
A.) Interactions with Plaintiffs' Attorneys
B.) Interactions with 24/7 Software Interactions
C.) Interactions with Milestone XProtect Management Client
D.) Interactions with ASM Global
E.) Interactions with City of Houston Habitability
F.) Interactions with HFD
G.) Interactions with Guardian Barrier Services (Follow Up)
H.) Interactions with Houston Forensic Science Center (Drone Request)
I.) Interactions with Pearland Police Department
J.) Interactions with Re:Source Event Group
K.) Interactions with Emily Ockenden's Attorneys
4.) Camera Review & Seanna McCarty Corroboration
5.) Astroworld Arrests provided to J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued:
This Timeline is continued from Supplements #57, #68, #69, #70, #76 generated by myself (Payroll #
which documented the date the investigation began up to November 10, 2022.
"Houston Police Department - Homicide Division (Murder Squad 1)
HPD Incident 149072421; Date of Incident: November 5, 2021
Timeline Log
This Timeline Log is an approximate draft of the events that took place on November 5, 2021 at the Astroworld
Event in Houston, Texas within Harris County and the investigation thereafter. This Timeline Log will be used as a
point of reference for the Investigation of HPD Incident 149072421. The Detectives who have access to edit and
change this log are: Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow. It will be attached to the case file, listed in this
report via Supplement, and may continue to get updated beyond the Case File Completion."
October 9, 2022
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0910 Hours - A.D.A. M. Wilhelm asked us to look into documents indicating the barrier change around the tree
mentioned by the Guardian Barrier Services company.
October 11, 2022
0923 Hours - J. Caten let Attorney Britney R. Pennycook of the issues with decedent Patino's phone dump up to
their server. Sgt. K. Daignault also let them know of the issues. They stated they would reach out to their tech
services to see if there is a way to get around the issue.
0926 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Joe Bailey about Paradocs follow up and Matt Snelgrove.
1011 Hours - Attorney Joey Bailey provided R. Serrano Paradocs Questionnaire.
1234 Hours - Digital Forensic Expert Brian Bowman responded to Sgt. K. Daignault how to go about downloading
it.
1301 Hours - Earlier in the day, J. Caten reached out to Officer E. Sutton who worked with the HPD Drone during
the Astroworld Festival. Officer E. Sutton provided the FAA Form 7711-1 which was attached to the case file.
October 12, 2022
0929 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to for an update.
1306 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to John McGuire for a follow up interview. John McGuire responded and
stated he would be in touch.
1259 Hours - J. Caten notified A.D.A. M. Wilhelm of the 26 documented arrests for Astroworld 2021 along with the
transaction numbers and dispositions.
1322 Hours - M. Barrow sent Astroworld Experts' Preliminary Analysis to the D.A.'s Office (Wilhelm, Leitner,
Levine).
1350 Hours - M. Levine requested J. Caten and M. Barrow to reach out to all of the plaintiff's lawyers.
1554 Hours - M. Levine asked J. Caten and M. Barrow to follow up about Chuck Beckler.
October 13, 2022
0808 Hours - Josh Gross of 24/7 Software reached out to J. Caten and stated that they would be willing to speak
with J. Caten after receiving a ticket from their website. J. Caten had submitted that ticket on or before October
13, 2022. J. Caten set up an interview for 1200 hours CST on October 13, 2022.
1002 Hours - J. Caten reached out to A.D.A. N. Beedle over Misdemeanor. They set up a meeting for October 18,
2022 at 1000 hours.
1030 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Christopher Roberts who he was referred to speak to by John McGuire.
1200 Hours - J. Caten, M. Barrow, 24/7 Software Josh Gross, Gerald Hwasta, and Brinton Wilkins joined the
phone call. They were joined by counsel.
On or about this day, Sgt. K. Daignault provided J. Caten with the external SD for the Corboy Firm Britney R.
Pennycook is with for Franco Patino's phone.
1334 Hours - A.D.A. M. Wilhem provided J. Caten and M. Barrow with the following ToDos:
1.Complete Astroworld HPD Event Plan(s) (not just the employee roster)
2.Complete Playboi Carti HPD Event Plan(s) (not just the employee roster)
3.Playboi Carti radio transmissions
4.And Jim would like a copy of the training materials distributed to HPD attendees at your training on Crowd
Management and Control last month, put on by some attorney.
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1500 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorneys Joe Bailey and Ray Neuer to say that HPD is to investigation
Rolling Loud and Plaboi Carti. J. Caten requested if Paradocs or Unified Command worked those events.
October 18, 2022
0907 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Charles Flood for an update on the interview with Matt Eyer. Flood
responded that he planned to get it scheduled later in the week.
1604 Hours - J. Caten reached out to HCEC Medical Director Cameron Director to learn of Michael Polk and
Jimmy Silva.
1015 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow met with A.D.A. Hunter Brown, A.D.A. R. Marshall, and A.D.A. N. Beedle to
discuss the 26 arrests for Astroworld.
1707 Hours - Jeremy Hyde responded to J. Caten. He stated Michael Polk and Jimmy Silva are with HCEC.
1753 Hours - Attorney Joey Bailey let detectives know
October 19, 2022
0913 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Christopher Roberts for a phone conversation.
1109 Hours - Lt. S. Hope provided J. Caten and M. Barrow with the Travis Scott D Astroworld EAP.
October 20, 2022
1052 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Attorneys Alex Hilliard, Richard Mithoff, Valeria of Fisher Law, and T.
Williams of Germer to see if any of them had information to provide to help with our investigation.
1256 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Attorneys Joe Bailey, Charles Flood, Chris Downey, and David Brothers
as a follow up to speak with their clients as follow up. They are the following:
Snelgrove, Paradocs dispatchers, Eyer, R. Brown, C. Beckler, CSC and Apex personnel in the command post.
1315 Hours - M. Barrow requested a GJS from the HCDAO for Michael Brown photos / videos from his phone.
October 21, 2022
0817 Hours - M. Barrow provided Attorney Cordt. C. Akers with the GJS for Michael Brown's photo / video he had
on his phone.
1032 Hours - A.D.A. M. Wilhelm sent the following information:
Thank you for the partial Astroworld Event Action Plan (EAP).
It is my understanding, and from reviewing other EAPs, for it to be a "complete" document CPU would
attach/include the previously provided Event Operation Plan (EOP) as well as ICS forms (to include 102, 202,
203, 204) from other agencies (ex HFD) (and often there are maps) into the complete packet which is then
distributed out (often I am told via email). So, I need the Complete (not piece by piece) packet, as I understand it
put together and/or assembled and/or prepared and/or distributed by CPU.
Still waiting for the Complete EAP for Payboi Carti.
To follow up on that, I need:
All WebEOC entries/documentation/log for Astroworld 2021 (11/5/2021 and 11/6/2021) and Playboi Carti
(10/23/2021).
1134 Hours - Lt. S. Hope requested the Plaboi Carti show information for the radios from Lt. L. Menendez.
October 24, 2022
0921 Hours - Attorney McKenna Harper for Luble Voyles LLP reached out and asked if M. Barrow and J. Caten
could meet to discuss the case along with Lance Lubel. A meeting was set for 10/25/2022 at 0900 hours.
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0944 Hours - Digital Forensic Expert Brian Bowman reached out and stated he has not received any shipment
information for Jurinek's phone.
October 25, 2022
0900 Hours - J. Caten, M. Barrow, and Lt. S. Hope met with Attorney McKenna Harper and her colleague at
. J. Caten provided a copy of Jurinek's phone created by Sgt. K. Daignault. J. Caten took
pictures of the device in its state when it was transferred to Attorney McKenna Harper
1111 Hours - McKenna Harper submitted the information her firm utilized to message BWG Live for documents.
October 26, 2022
0846 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Attorney Brett Young for ASM Global. He asked if two photos of
individuals could be identified (later learned to be Scoremore Attorney Joe Stallone and Paradocs CEO Alex
Pollak).
0847 Hours - M. Barrow reached out to Attorney David Brothers of CSC / APEX. He asked if two photos of
individuals could be identified (later learned to be Scoremore Attorney Joe Stallone and Paradocs CEO Alex
Pollak).
0919 Hours - J. Caten asked Attorney Joe Bailey to help identify Candice Holloway within the Unified Command
Post.
0930 Hours - J. Caten and A.D.A. Wilhelm discussed whether or not BWG's information was correct on the GJS
that was served to Attorney Molly Pela. It appeared to be the same information provided by McKenna Harper.
0934 Hours - Attorney Eric Nichols reached out and stated Joe Stallone is one of the individuals in the photo. An
interview was set up.
0938 Hours - J. Caten inquired about the BWG Live subpoena to Attorneys Will Moye and Molly Pela.
0941 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Ray Neuer to see if Unified Command worked Rolling Loud in New
York for October 28, 2021 - October 30, 2021.
1244 Hours - Attorney Brett Young for ASM Global identified the other individual as Allex Pollak.
1337 Hours - J. Caten received a response from Attorney Noah Wexler of Arnold & Itkin firm and asked they
would be able to meet the following day. J. Caten agreed. J. Caten contacted them earlier in the day and asked if
they had anything to add to the investigation as they were representing the families.
1706 Hours - Attorney Joe Bailey reached out for a meeting. A meeting was set for November 02, 2022 at 1100
hours.
October 27, 2022
1000 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow meet Attorneys Noah Wexler and his colleague at Arnold & Itkin located at
60009 Memorial Dr.
1130 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow interviewed Matt Eyer along with his attorney Charles Flood. Refer to
Supplement for interview synopsis.
1800 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow traveled to Dallas, Texas to prepare for a meeting with Lyons & Simmons
Firm for October 28, 2022.
October 28, 2022
0900 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow met with Lyons & Simmons Firm.
November 04, 2022
1400 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow had a phone conversation with Attorney Joe Stallone, Eric Nichols and
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colleagues.
October 29, 2022
1334 Hours - J. Caten contacted the City of Houston Office of Habitability.
November 1, 2022
1020 Hours - J. Caten received a GJS for Arnold & Itkin Law Firm from A.D.A. M. Wilhelm. J. Caten served the
subpoena via e-mail to Attorney Noah Wexler.
1852 Hours - J. Caten requested a tracking number for future Search Warrant from for Matt Eyer's
phone number.
1937 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorneys Andrew Lourie and Syndey Johnson for a follow up. J. Caten and
Andrew Lourie set a meeting for November 4, 2022 at 0930 hours.
November 2, 2022
0925 Hours - J. Caten submitted the Matt Eyer CDR warrant to be reviewed to A.D.A. M. Gilliam.
1120 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Josh Sweeney who is Tech Support within the company 24/7 Software.
1250 Hours - A.D.A. Michelle Wilhelm asked J. Caten about the redacted files within the Unified Command
documents. J. Caten will look into this.
1500 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Attorney Brett Young for ASM Global and requested approved maps if his client
has them. Attorney Brett Young provided 137.pdf and 138.pdf which are attached to the case file.
1551 Hours - A.D.A. M. Gilliam provided Matt Eyer CDR Warrant draft.
November 3, 2022
1130 Hours - J. Caten dropped off a disk of Unified Command maps that were individually copied and pasted to
the HPD Photo Lab. J. Caten requested the lab to print the maps.
1254 Hours - J. Caten submitted File UC_310028 to Attorney David Minton to send to Guardian Barrier services
to see if they could provide any information for the layout of the barriers. This was at the request of David Minton
so Guardian Barrier Services could cooperate and let detectives know their information in comparison.
1547 Hours - Attorney Charles Flood has begun to represent Knute Brye. He stated he would need some time to
get all of the documents put together.
November 4, 2022
0930 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow sit in a meeting with Attorneys Andrew Lourie, Sydney Johnson, and Chris
Cogburn
1100 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow met with CSU Kristopher Wingert to discuss the Astroworld map and
mapping tools.
1212 Hours - Attorney Cordt Akers stated he is no longer representing Michael Brown as Mr. Brown has left the
company.
1419 Hours - Attorney Joe Bailey provided questionnaires for Paradocs employees O. Onyschak and R. Serrano.
November 7, 2022
1613 Hours - Attorney David Minton provided documentation from Guardian Barrier Services.
November 8, 2022
1526 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Pearland Officer H. D. Oubre for assistance with the drone mapping in the
Astroworld Investigation.
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November 9, 2022
0805 Hours - Pearland Police Officer B. Karr reached out to J. Caten to assist with the drone mapping for this
investigation.
November 10, 2022
1313 Hours - J. Caten reached out to ASM Global to ask about for any .dwg files and if they have information for
the security meetings that Michael McCall would circulate meeting invites (this was located in the Unified
Command Files).
1321 Hours - Larry Curley of the HPD Photo Lab told J. Caten the maps are ready for pickup. J. Caten got the
maps which will be attached to evidence for this case.
1555 Hours - Attorney Peter Tipps provided the information pertaining to Michael McCall. Refer to M. Barrow's
Supplement.
2.) Astroworld Investigation Path Summary:
As of October 26, 2022, we are currently 9 days away from the 1-year mark for Astroworld. I believed it to be
appropriate to layout a summary of the investigation:
Incident Occurs November 5, 2021
Murder Squad 1 Assigned November 6, 2021
First priority was to locate and identify victims. We needed to track down fentanyl lead, grand jury subpoena
entities, reach out to stakeholders and parties involved.
Fentanyl lead was followed through and unproven. Autopsies were conducted and results concluded. Multiple
interviews from all different entities. Scope was to find out who knew what and when. Vision of case changed daily
and still does to this day (is this criminal, civil, both?).
We had to go through multiple attorneys to get documents and statements which caused delays. Majority of
clients are concerned they are the target and/or afraid of lawsuits. This was understood by us but caused delays
nonetheless in the investigation.
We worked with the F.B.I. and learned of the recording behind the stage. We followed through that lead to the
very end with only having one person refusing to provide a statement / busy. We tracked down the Ambulnz lead
with the patron dancing on the ambulance.
We still have not spoken with Emily Ockenden or Shawna Boardman. We have not had a thorough interview with
Seyth Boardman.
After working with only A.D.A. M. Levine for several months, A.D.A. J. Leitner and A.D.A. M. Wilhelm became
involved with the case. We also received the text message lead from Reece Wheeler to Shawna Boardman. That
opened an entire new scope of this investigation, and we became invested to learn everything about the main
Festival Command Post.
As it has been said before; our investigation into Astroworld 2021 has constantly changed as we slowly found new
information. Each time a new piece of information is learned with potential criminal elements to it, we must dive
in. That has added to the time and is ultimately why the case has not been "wrapped up" and completed.
We are currently attempting to follow up with what attorneys in this case have referenced. Namely there are
documents indicating people / entities knew there would be issues before the concert took place. We are also
digging further into the Command Post and setting up more interviews. The investigation continues to grow.
3.) Investigative Interactions with Entities Involved:
A.) Interactions with Plaintiffs' Attorneys
Brian Lamb
Claire Bogle
elizabeth waters
Maverick Smalley
Bunky Dunn
Document UC_310053: Produced Natively
Document UC_310054: Produced Natively
Document UC_310055: E-mail Correspondence - Emails of individuals believed to be listed above in
reference to 310050.
Document UC_310056: E-mail Correspondence - Emails of individuals believed to be listed above in reference to
310050.
Document UC_310057: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310058: E-mail Correspondence - Emails Correspondence in reference to 310050.
Document UC_310060: Produced Natively
Document UC_310061: Produced Natively
Document UC_310062: E-mail Correspondence - Emails of individuals believed to be listed above in reference to
310050.
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Document UC_310063: E-mail Correspondence - Emails of individuals believed to be listed above in reference to
310050.
Document UC_310064: E-mail Correspondence "Gear left in Houston" by Unified Command
Document UC_310065: E-mail Correspondence "Gear left in Houston" by Unified Command
Document UC_310067: Flight Information
Document UC_310069: E-mail Correspondence "Gear left in Houston" by Unified Command
Document UC_310070: E-mail Correspondence between Live Nation, Unified Command, Insomniac, Scoremore
to pass along the same footage copies given to HPD.
Document UC_310073: E-mail Correspondence between Live Nation, Unified Command, Insomniac, Scoremore
to pass along the same footage copies given to HPD.
Document UC_310075: E-mail Correspondence between Live Nation, Unified Command, Insomniac, Scoremore
to pass along the same footage copies given to HPD.
Document UC_310078: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310079: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310081: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310082: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310084: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310086: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310088: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310090: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310092: E-mail Correspondence referencing document UC_300018
Document UC_310094: E-mail Correspondence
Document UC_310096: September Events IT Vendor / POC list
UC 300001 - UC 300014 > NativeFiles
Appears to be originated documents referenced from the files above contained in 300001 - UC 300014.
UC 320001 - UC 320115 > IMAGES > 001
Document UC_320001: E-mail Correspondence between Chris Gandy and Frank Frederick
Document UC_320001: E-mail Correspondence
Document UC_320003: E-mail Correspondence
Document UC_320004: E-mail Correspondence
Document UC_320005: A001 - Event Site Plan Version 1.31
Document UC_320006: A001 - Event Site Plan Version 1.07
Document UC_320007: E-mail Correspondence between Matt Snelgrove and Seyth Boardman, Chad Lado,
Chris Gandy, and Davis Tran at approximately 0339 hours (CDT) on November 6, 2021. It appears to be
providing the footage for the "Main Stage crowd".
Document UC_320008: E-mail Correspondence
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0079 11/17/2022 12:58
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 11/18/2022
Approval Time
08:47:01
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow Up Investigation and Document Review
*******************************************
Investigation - Homicide
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
*******************************************
This Supplement Includes:
- Paradocs Documents
- Emails, Personel, Contracts, Policy, etc.
- Clair Global Documents
- Emails, Personel, Contracts, Misc. Correspondence
- Public Saftey Meetings Agendas
Narrative
Follow Up Investigation and Document Review
*******************************************
Investigation - Homicide
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
*******************************************
This Supplement Includes:
- Paradocs Documents
- Emails, Personel, Contracts, Policy, etc.
- Clair Global Documents
- Emails, Personel, Contracts, Misc. Correspondence
- Public Saftey Meetings Agendas
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Paradocs Documents
***********************
The following is a breakdown and description of the Paradocs documents that we have received during this
investigation. The topics listed are how they are listed on the Astroworld HPD external drive.
Public Information Act (PIA) Request:
-Email correspondence, PIA request from Ted Oberg (11/22/2021)
-Email correspondence, PIA request from Buzbee Law Firm (12/02/2021)
-Email correspondence, PIA request from CNN (11/22/2021)
-Email correspondence, PIA request from Washington Post (11/22/2021)
Pixs of equipment, pre-festival:
-Five photographs of medical equipment storage containers.
-Three photographs of Paradocs staff members, inside medical tent, operating medical cart, and moving
equipment.
-One photograph of RCVC Setrac truck.
Video of Paradocs tent pre-festival:
-Short panoramic video demonstrating interior set up of the medical tent, pre-festival.
Astroworld 2021 - Medical Plan Ems
-Email correspondence between Alex Pollak and festival management including:
o Emily Ockenden
o Monty Northern
o Leo Vanegas
o Seyth Boardman
o Shawna Boardman
o Michael McCall (NRG)
o Leah Mastaglio (NRG)
o Joseph Stallone (Paradocs Lawyer)
o Lucas Conder (Scoremore)
oLisa Beaumont (Scoremore)
o Brent Silberstein
-Email consists of discussions about the medical plan of the festival and final quote for Paradocs' services.
Astroworld 2021 ParaDocs Contact List
-List of Paradocs Employees who were present for Astroworld 2021 (56)
-List of Ambulnz Employees (Outside Medics) (19)
Astroworld All Agency Public Safety Meeting
-Preshow meeting agenda document which took place on Thursday, 10/28/2021 at 2 PM over TEAMS app.
Astroworld Paradocs Emails
November 2nd, 2021
Subject: SETRAC RCVQ
-Requesting approval from the event staff to use the RCVQ trailer at the event
October 12th, 2021
Email Reply
-Emily Ockenden notifying of final footprint post
October 11th, 2021
Meeting 3 Attendance
1.Michael McCall - NRG
2.Bonnie Richter - HFD
3.Gregory Creeks - HFD
4.Thomas Calbro - HPD
5.Monty Northern - HCEC
6.Emily May (Ockenden) - Festival
7.Joan Patrick - CSC
8.David Sauer - HFD
9.Enrique Guerra - HFD
10.Eugene Walters - APEX
11.Megan Howard - HPD
12.Michael Saldivar
13.James Skelton - HPD
14.Nina Jackson - NRG
15.Dixie Burgess - NRG
16.Ryan Boros - NRG
17.Seyth Boardman - Festival
18.Andrea Riley - HPD
19.Molly Voltz - NRG
20.T.J. Riley - HPD
21.Chirstopher Laney - CSC
22.James Belfont - NRG
23.Daryn Edwards - HPD
24.David Gerdy - NRG
25.Jeff Gaines - NRG
26.Rick Besselman - HPD
27.Leah Mastaglio - NRG
28.Eddie Espinosa -
29.Michelle McLeod -
30.Mark Miller - NRG
31.Brent (Silberstein) - Festival
32.Alfredo Martinez - HFD
33.John Junell - Festival (Live Nation)
34.Lucas Conder -
35.Xavier Williams - HFD
36.Sascha Stone Guttfreund - Festival (Live Nation)
37.Larry Satterwhite - HPD
38.Marc Reaux - Metro
39.Thomas Hardin - HPD
40.Nicole -
41.Michael Skillern - HPD
42.Leo Vanegas - Paradocs
43.Alex Pollack - Paradocs
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0080 01/03/2023 10:27
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 01/03/2023
Approval Time
10:49:50
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow Up and Interviews
************************************
Investigation Homicide
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
************************************
This Supplement Includes:
- Interview with Apex Employee (Command Post)
- Interview with Matt Eyer
- Interview / Questionarre with Fire Inspector X. Williams
- Interview with Joe Stallone (Scoremore)
- Content Summary of Toshiba External Drive
- Travis Scott Entities' Multimedia Hard Drive Production
Narrative
Follow Up and Interviews
************************************
Investigation Homicide
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
************************************
This Supplement Includes:
- Interview with Apex Employee (Command Post)
- Interview with Matt Eyer
- Interview / Questionarre with Fire Inspector X. Williams
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- Interview with Joe Stallone (Scoremore)
- Content Summary of Toshiba External Drive
- Travis Scott Entities' Multimedia Hard Drive Production
Interview with Apex Employee Assigned to the Festival Command Post
************************************************************
On 11/30/2022, Detective Caten and I held an interview with Richard Rickeada, the Apex Security employee
assigned to the Command Post. The interview was conducted over Zoom. Present for the interview were, David
Brothers (Attorney), Eugen Walters (Manager for Apex-Houston), Richard Rickeada, Detective Caten, and myself.
The following is a summary of our interview with Richard:
Background
Richard stated that he has been employed by Apex - Houston office for three years. He stated that he is retired
from HPD after 45 years of service.
He stated that he worked at this Astroworld Festival as the Apex Dispatcher in the Festival Command Post trailer.
He has worked one other Astroworld Festival (2019) in which he worked along the perimeter testing the sound
decibels to ensure they were within City Ordinance regulations.
As Dispatcher, his duties were to communicate only with the other Apex employees in the field (mostly posted
along the perimeter) and ensure they had what the needed. If a need would arise, such as Law Enforcement or
Medical, he would voice it to the corresponding Dispatcher or member in the room with him.
He stated he was issued his radio from a "shack" posted just outside the Command Post. He did not know who
the provider of the radios were or if they were capable of communicating with other groups or persons in the field
other than his Apex co-workers. He did not believe the radio transmissions were recorded.
Events during the Day
He stated that he arrived on site at 0500 hrs. At approximately 0700 hrs, he stated there were reports of people
crashing the gates. He stated that by 0800 hrs, they were "pretty much in chaos moving forward"
Richard further described the types of calls they were receiving at the time. He stated there were medical calls,
gate breaching, magnometers falling over, COVID testing site getting trashed, the merchandise tent getting
overrun, and fence cutting happening all over the place. He stated it was chaos.
I asked him what was going on in the room generally during the "chaos" and what the conversations he and
others were having were. He stated there was not time for "chit-chat" but it was all business. He devoted most of
his time focusing on his duties while he saw everyone else trying to manage their responsibilities.
I ask him if there were any times prior to the main concert if there were conversations about stopping the show or
not allowing the show to go for another day. He stated that as far as he knew, he was the only one at that time
voicing the need for the show to be stopped. He stated he turned to the "guy from California" who he thought
represented the overall security for the event, and told him several times that "if there was some what they could
shut it down, it needed to be shut down". He also thought to himself that he was worried about riots. But he
mentioned to the other guy, "look at whats going on during daylight, imagine what will happen at night".
Interactions with HPD Chiefs
He recalled expressing these same concerns to a few HPD Chiefs that he saw come in and out of the trailer at
different points during the day. He expressed the concern to them, "this is not safe, what can we do about shutting
it down? Or sure up that this thing doesn't go tomorrow" He stated that the people there were just too amped up
and too crazy.
I asked him what response he received from the comments he was making. He stated he was met with a lot of
"shrugged shoulders". He stated on one occasion he told a two star Chief, and that Chief "shrugged his shoulders"
and pointed to the other Chief who had three stars. He stated that the three star Chief looked at him with a "go to
hell" look and then walked out of the command post.
Speaking of HPD, he stated there was a Sergeant in the room with him who was with the Extra Job Officers. He
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stated he told him that this show should not go on for another day. The Sergeant did not express much of
response to him only saying "yeah yeah". He also told the same thing to the "California Overall Security" person
and he heard him say, "this is just what they do" talking about the concert goers.
He mentioned seeing a tall HPD Lieutenant inside the trailer for the majority of the time. He could not recall
interacting with him. He was able to name two of the HPD personnel that he saw that day. Chief Edwards (the two
star chief mentioned) came thru twice, and Chief Jones (the three star Chief mentioned) who came thru once
accompanied by Chief Edwards. He believed those interactions occurred at around noon and then three or four
hours later for the second one.
He stated from where he was sitting, he could see the security camera monitors up on the wall in front of him. He
was not paying attention to them very much, only for brief times between focusing on the radio. He stated the
camera views would change sometimes.
I asked him if he remembered anything significant taking place on camera prior to the event. He stated that he
broke down the day into two parts. The events that took place prior to the main event (Travis Scott) consisted of
gate breaches and security issues. Once the main event was starting, it switched to mostly medical calls such as
people falling down, intoxicated, and other things.
The Travis Scott Concert
He stated that once Travis Scott took the stage, he saw everyone "jumping around" but nothing too out of the
ordinary. As time went on, he noticed people getting "body surfed" out of the crowd. Some of those people would
get back up and walk off. He stated another short time would go by and he would see more people getting body
surfed out, but this time their bodies were limp. Next, they see the CPR is going on. He stated he noticed the CPR
at 9:30 because that was the time he texted his wife.
He stated that he saw Travis Scott during one those times pause the show but he was not sure if was in response
to what was going on or not. He stated that Travis resumed the show and in the meantime they were "pumping"
that person like crazy for about fifteen minutes. Next, he heard the medics in the room say that they had another
person unresponsive. It was at that point that he and others realized that something bad was going on out there.
I asked him if he could remember what the general "chatter" going on in the room was about during these times.
He stated that it was crazy in there and he described it like a "bee hive". He kept hearing that they needed medics
over here and there and he could hear the ambulances coming and going outside. He was also trying to pay
attention to his radio and his co-workers. He stated for context that he worked a command post during his service
in Vietnam and he had never seen a day like the one they were having for this event.
I asked him if he heard anyone say that the show needed to be stopped or anything similar to that. He stated
during that time he did not hear anyone say that. I asked him what the HPD Sergeant was doing at the time and
he stated that he was assuming he was on his own radio just like he was, he was not really sure. He stated that
he kept hearing about how medical had run out of ambulances and that there were non-medical personnel in the
field standing next to people who needed medical attention while they waited for a medic to arrive.
Other Personnel in the Room
He stated that he was the only Apex employee in the room. He believed there might have been two CSC
employees. He stated the other security companies had their own dispatchers as well (AJ Malino and Valle). He
recalled over-hearing the other security people talking about how one of their co-workers got stuck with a needle
out there.
Conclusion of the Event
When the concert was finally shut down, he texted his wife to let her know it was over. He stated that Chief Finner
and some other HPD guys came in. He stated that Chief gave him a hug and he told Chief, "God damn this thing
cannot go on tomorrow". The Chief informed him that it was not going on tomorrow and there had been possibly
eight fatalities. He told Chief that he could account for two of them that he saw on camera.
He located the phone number for the "California Guy" (I researched that number and found it be
associated with Matt Eyer).
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0081 01/21/2023 17:04
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
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On 1/21/2023, Evidence Tech Olufemi Adunbarin, Received into Property Room, Items were signed for by
"Michael Barrow - Item 001 SE CONTAINS Apple~IPHONE 13~JURINEK - IPHONE 13 (CHROME IN
COLOR) W/ BLACK CASE
We have / had no affiliation with the venue, talent, promoters or event security. Our main office address is:
Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
We have / had no affiliation with the venue, talent, promoters or event security. Our main office address is:
Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
Regards,
Jim
February 21, 2023
1141 Hours - A.D.A. M. Wilhelm stated IT Personnel for their officer (Juan De Anda and Kevin Sowell) are the
personnel that handled the external drive we provided them from Noah Wexler.
1335 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Johnny Sutton to follow up for an interview with Carol Haave
1430 Hours - HPD CID Officer provided J. Caten with a Disk for the GJS returns for Apple.
February 22, 2023
1051 Hours - J. Caten reached out to A.D.A. M. Levine and asked what the status was for the GJS to send out to
entities. He later contacted J. Caten and stated A.D.A. M. Wilhelm will send out the GJS.
1323 Hours - A.D.A. M. Wilhelm provided 7 GJS to send out. M. Barrow served the 7 GJS to the respected
entities.
1438 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Charles Flood to see the status of the GJS for Knute Brye
February 23, 2023
1210 Hours - Attorney Brian Kowalski reached out to M. Barrow and left a voicemail.
1229 Hours - Attorney Brett Young and Attorney Peter Tips responded to a question J. Caten asked on January
13, 2023.
1907 Hours - Attorney Brett Young reached out and asked about the GJS. He asked if he could speak to the
HCDAO in charge of the case.
2227 Hours - J. Caten sent out a brief to-do list to the prosecutors:
We are nearing the end of the file searching for the harddrives.
We will reach out to plaintiff attorneys for the new set of files and can ask for completed depositions.
M. Barrow and I are about to submit two large supplements to get the report caught up to today. We plan to
have a separate Supplement for HDD documentation to make it easier to review.
We are waiting for interviews with individuals. Some attorneys have responded. Others have not and we will
continue to reach out.
February 24, 2023
0900 Hours - Detectives met with Chiefs for case update.
1003 Hours - Attorney Brett Young reached out to J. Caten and asked if he could facilitate a meeting with the
prosecutors over the case to become compliant with the GJS that was served to him on behalf of ASM Global.
1103 Hours - J. Caten set a meeting for February 27, 2023 at 1000 hours to broker the meeting between Attorney
Brett Young and A.D.A. Michelle Wilhelm.
1441 Hours - Attorney Charles Flood contacted J. Caten and stated he is going to send the files over. He asked
how we wanted them. He stated if anything is redacted, it was not his doing. He stated if we see any files that we
want un-redacted, he will work on finding out how to get that done.
1605 Hours - Attorney Brett Young provided photos Angela Gutierrez provided during her deposition to J. Caten.
1711 Hours - Attorneys Mac Secret and Ronald Machen set up an phone meeting for 1100 hours on February 28,
2023 with J. Caten and M. Barrow.
****** i.) Current Case Status ******
After receiving the discovery drives from Arnold & Itkin, we began searching through the files. Without
context, many e-mails and text messages appear to be concerning. This pushed Barrow and I to reach out
to attorneys. We requested new interviews and some of those, we have already interviewed (Brent
Silberstein & Rob Paine for example). Of these messages, there are concerning messages between Emily
Ockenden and Seyth Boardman, Brent Silberstein and Seyth Boardman, and more. M. Barrow and I
discussed it over with prosecutors. We decided we needed to get a business record affidavit to
authenticate the records so that they would be in admissible form should criminal charges be filed in the
future. I reached out to Arnold & Itkin. I requested a document that contained all of the files and which
entities produced them. After that document was received, A.D.A. M. Wilhelm provided GJS which we
sent to specific entities who are in possession of documents that appear potentially to be criminal in
nature. A.D.A. M. Wilhelm stated we could not use specific name files and would need to be more general
in our requests.
The GJS should cover the e-mails and the documentation provided by the entities as they can be deemed
as business records. M. Barrow and I were concerned we did not have a way to authenticate the text
messages for the case. The text messages were screenshots. Many texts were between two possible
suspects. We believed the Apple accounts would not contain the messages as time had passed AND not
everyone backs the messages up to their iCloud. I reached out Special Crimes Division with HCDAO. I
learned of another way to authenticate the text messages. I was advised to get the transaction data from
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Apple and/or the other phone carriers. The transaction data should align with the screenshotted text
messages therefore authenticating the text messages. We reached out to Apple and received the
identifiers for the actors involved. Detective M. Barrow drafted a search warrant for the Apple accounts
and sent it to A.D.A. M. Gilliam to draft the warrant. We are waiting for the warrant to come back to get it
signed.
While we are waiting for the interviews and to receive the search warrant to Apple, M. Barrow and I are
continuing to go through the discovery drives. On January 9, 2023, M. Barrow received a second set of
discovery drives from Attorney Noah Wexler from Arnold & Itkin. We are playing catch up with the
documentation for this case. The GJS to the entities were sent on 02/22/2023 and on 02/23/23. We
continue to investigate and gather information for this case.
***** While interviewing Rob Paine for the second time, we learned of a new security company called S.I.S.
We are working to identify the individuals that worked Astroworld 2021 and will attempt to interview
them. *****
2.) Astroworld Investigation Path Summary Continued...
In Supplement #78 generated myself, I ended the section "Astroworld Investigation Path Summary" with:
"We are currently attempting to follow up with what attorneys in this case have referenced. Namely there are
documents indicating people / entities knew there would be issues before the concert took place. We are also
digging further into the Command Post and setting up more interviews. The investigation continues to grow."
On November 17, 2022, M. Barrow and I served a Grand Jury Subpoena to the appointed plaintiffs attorneys in
the litigation; the Arnold & Itkin Law Firm. The recipient of the subpoena was Attorney Noah Wexler. On
December 1, 2022, Wexler produced four external hard drives. These hard drives have taken us months to get
through. The day we received the drives from Wexler, we shared with A.D.A. M. Wilhelm for her to download into
their system and search through as well. M. Barrow and I continue to go through every file which we estimate to
have over 100,000 files for the four hard drives.
Initially, I began to type out the important e-mails / text messages / documents I reviewed so that I could put it into
this report. After a while, we saw there were so many pertinent e-mails / text messages / documents that we
decided to change course in the way we documented the data. The 38 pages of notes I typed up verbatim thus far
from these documents were printed and case be seen in the field notes of J. Caten in blue back Volume #2 (See:
"J. Caten's Typed Field Notes for E-mails in this Supplement for clarity in HPD 1490724-21"). They will also be
added in a future supplement that documents the data within the drives.
M. Barrow and I tried to find different ways to get the important information of these documents marked in an
efficient way. To help organize the enormous amount of information we were sifting through, we tried different
ways to get everything organized such as typing out the e-mails, making brief summaries of e-mails (PC
document). This ultimately lead us to putting vital information / messages into an "In-Depth Case Synopsis" which
will be included in all the case file volumes.
This In-Depth Case Synopsis consists of background information extracted from the Internet and interviews of the
entities involved. It contains copied and pasted e-mails / text messages / documentation and their origin to be
reviewed. It also has the most accurate timeline we have generated with some text / e-mails imbedded. F future
supplement will include the origin file names for the data we utilized in the synopsis. Please refer to "In-Depth
Case Synopsis" for reference.
3.) Reason for Creating In - Depth Case Synopsis Document:
We believed it would be easier to review the pertinent data to a potential criminal investigation in one place that is
copied and pasted from the source. We also determined it would be more efficient rather than type out every
word. Through our findings, we found text messages and e-mails regarding concern for Astroworld 2021. Some of
these discussions highlighted concerns for safety, capacity, and frustration. Of the individuals / entities involved,
our focus narrowed on conversations between:
)
5.) New Grand Jury Subpoenas:
New Apple GJS:
On January 20, 2023, M. Barrow and I requested a GJS with the following information:
Seyth Boardman
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Brent Silberstein
Brad Wavra
David Stromberg
I received the subpoena from A.D.A. M. Levine, sent it to CID HPD who served it to Apple.
On February 22, 2023, M. Barrow and I received seven GJS. They were:
Scoremore - Nichols
Live Nation - Kowalski
Brad Wavra - (asked Kowalski if they would accept for Wavra)
AJ Melino - Tim Reynolds
Apple - Farthing
BWG - Moye and Pela
ASM Global - Young / Tipps
M. Barrow served all the GJS via e-mail to the above entities (attorneys). I missed the ASM Global one. I
submitted the GJS for ASM Global on February 23, 2023 (Attorneys Peter Tipps and Brett Young).
While we were sending GJS to CID to gather Apple information and phone subscriber data. It appeared as though
we had already done so in months prior and received the results. I believe at the time, the investigation was going
a different direction. We had all the records already. J. Caten did send a GJS to CID for Brent
Silberstein (drafted by A.D.A. M. Wilhelm which he served to Apple.)
6.) Attempting to Authenticate Files:
We are at a point in the investigation that we decided it is best to authenticate files. M. Barrow and I have asked
for Business Records Affidavits (BRA) for all of the documents and videos that have been given to us by
attorneys. For the text messages, M. Barrow and I have requested subpoenas from the D.A.'s Office to serve to
phone carriers to receive potential databases that would hold those text messages (for example, iCloud). As of
January 20, 2023, I have asked for BRAs from:
Attorney Joe Bailey (Paradocs / Clair Global; who has told me Ray Neuer has taken over Unified Command)
Attorney Ray Neuer (Unified Command) - Spoke to M. Barrow
Attorney Chris Davis (Ambulnz)
Attorney Andrew Farthing (Apple)
Attorneys Brett Young & Peter Tipps (ASM Global) - Wants to have a Phone Conversation with Wilhelm to be in
compliance.
Attorney Charles Flood (B3Risk) - 02/24/23 - Stated they are near completion.
Attorney Justin Ratley (Resource Group) - Status Update
7.) Interview Requests & Interviews:
Due to the investigation into the external hard drives, we had a new list of people to interview. Some in which we
had interviewed before. As of February 23, 2023 We have interviewed:
Bebhinn Gleeson
Candice Holloway
Mario Carter
Mark Miller
Brady Haas
Scott Davidson
Rob Paine
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We have requested new interviews for:
Kathryn Paraskevas - Refuses to Interview
Sascha Guttfruend - Waiting on Counsel for Date
Brad Wavra - Refuses to Speak Directly
Brent Silberstein - No Response from Counsel
Seyth Boardman - Waiting for Questionnaires / Files in Question to Discuss
Shawna Boardman - Waiting for Questionnaires / Files in Question to Discuss
Emily Ockenden - No Response from Counsel - Refuses to Interview
Anthony Mandler - Seeking Counsel
Carol Haave - Set for March 18, 2023
Lucas Conder - Waiting on Counsel for Date
8.) Additional External Research:
M. Barrow and I listened to a podcast broadcasted under link:
https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/state-bar-texas/2022/06/astroworlds-legal-fallout-state-bar-of-texas-annual-
meeting-2022
We also bought two textbooks and have been reading. One text book is Introduction Crowd Science by G. Keith
Still. M. Barrow has been reading Applied Crowd Science by Keith Still.
We watched the interview with former HPD Commander Lentini
Former HPD Commander says Astroworld Festival ended his career (click2houston.com)
<https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/11/02/former-hpd-commander-says-astroworld-festival-e
nded-his-career/>
On February 13, 2023, A.D.A. M. Wilhelm provided a podcast about the case to us. M. Barrow and I listened to
the podcast.
https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/state-bar-texas/2022/06/astroworlds-legal-fallout-state-bar-of-texas-annual-
meeting-2022/
She also provided:
<https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/>
https://teex.org/class/mgt475/
<https://uh.edu/fls/crowd-manager-training-course/>
https://www.trainedcrowdmanager.com/#/home/
<https://www.edapp.com/course-collection/crowd-management-training-courses/>
<https://crowdmanagers.com/>
11/02/22 - Sent a CDR Draft for Matt Eyer CDR to for a Tracking Number
12/02/22 - Sent a Signed CDR Warrant for Matt Eyer to
On January 20, 2023, J. Caten reached out to HPD CID Officer and requested a carrier identification
for the following numbers:
Emily Ockenden
Seyth Boardman
Brent Silberstein
Brad Wavra
David Stromberg
came back to say:
T-Mobile
T-Mobile
Sprint
Verizon
- Verizon
I then requested GJS from the D.A.'s Office for these carriers.
As continued to work with Apple for us, he had to respond to an Apple request that we were not
investigating offenses pertaining to California law. Therefore, he was requested to make a statement. I forwarded
the request to A.D.A. M. Levine and M. Levine provided with the following response to submit to Apple:
"Attestation: I declare and acknowledge that the attached legal process, 1490724-21 does not relate to an
investigation into or enforcement of a law that creates liability for, or arising out of, providing, facilitating, or
obtaining an abortion, or intending or attempting the same."
1/20/23 - Submitted a GJS to for T-Mobile and/or Seyth Boardman and/or
Emily Ockenden
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1/20/23 - Submitted a GJS to and/or Brad Wavra and/or David Stromberg
for Verizon
1/20/23 - Submitted a GJS to for and/or Brent Silberstein
1/20/23 - Submitted a Apple Editable Word Doc to
1/21/23 - Submitted a GJS to for Apple:
Brent Silbertein
01/27/23 - LERRecords with T-Mobile submitted returns for T-Mobile to J. Caten (Tracking ID 4218108 and
Tracking ID 4218108)
02/01/23 - provided VZ_Notification_for_transactional_records
02/07/23 - Provided GJ return for &( )
02/16/2023 - provided GJS returns for T-Mobile (Which they provided CDRS for (accidentally?))
02/17/23 - M. Barrow submitted a GJS Subpoena for Sprint - Brent Silberstein; It was an already
served subpoena. resent them to M. Barrow
E.) Interactions with Milestone Mobile
On November 1, 2022 I had reached out to Milestone Mobile. I learned of Milestone Mobile due to file
UC_300002.
On November 2, 2022, I was contacted by Josh Sweeny of Tech Support. He stated if I get access to the site, I
check the time stamped logs under:
Audit log under / server log / rule trigger log / system log.
He stated whoever controls the app has access to the management server. He stated if I want to see who logged
into the App and when, I need to request the audit logs. He stated Unified Command would be in possession of
those logs.
This is what I received from Attorney Joe Bailey pertaining to my request:
[01/20/23]
"1.Milestone Mobile. It is an app that anyone can download. A person with the app must enter a passcode to
watch whatever is being broadcast through the app. Milestone Mobile does not record or allow storage. It is just
an "opening" to view.
UC did not send the passcodes out to just anyone. We are not sure who was on the list. It may have been
produced previously, but UC is trying to determine that. Anyone without the proper passcode, the video would not
"line up" correctly and would be difficult, may impossible to watch.
Having a police officer receiving a passcode to view on the app would not be surprising."
F.) Interactions with ANC
On December 6, 2022, I was contacted by Chief Administrative Officer Kevine D. Faciane. He stated Brady Haass
went his separate ways from
ANC. He stated he will help out anyway he can with the investigation.
G.) Interactions with Brady Haas
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Braady Hass Interview
December 6, 2022
Braady Hass contacted me back. I introduced myself to Mr. Braady Haass. I explained why I was reaching out. I
asked if he would be willing to talk about the investigation. He stated he would be willing to talk. I told him that I
contacted ANC. He stated he left ANC after July 1, 2022. He stated he now works for FUSE.
I told Haass that I had messages that he was involved with. I told him that the messages talk about the issues with
the cameras and setting up cameras in the pit. I asked if he knew what I was talking about. He stated a little bit,
yeah. I began talking about messages between he and Matt Doirion. I mentioned the movie bird crane and
different cameras. I asked if he could provide some context.
Mr. Haass stated there was an Apple stream that came up two and a half weeks before the festival. He stated he
was invited by Brent Silberstein to talk over and become involved. He stated he was on a call with Brent
Silberstein and a female from Black Widow Group. He stated one of the issues brought up was the crane camera.
He stated they wanted to set up the crane camera to the side / front of house. He stated they tried to work on
placement on the call. He stated his advice was to cut the camera because it was going to be very cramped in that
space anyway.
He stated one of his worries was how would security get around. He stated did not know how people would get
around the crane and camera guys. He stated the way the barricades were set up and the space that was in
there. He stated he told them the crane was not a good idea. He stated he was thinking more about movement
and not so much safety. He stated the people working in that area would be stuck. He stated he the Cactus Jack
people were the people that were demanding that this camera happened. He stated the people that were doing
the Apple stream. He stated he does not have their e-mails anymore.
He stated they made it adamant and imperative that they needed the cameras for the live stream. He stated he
got COVID so he was unable to be at the festival. He stated he was unlucky that he got COVID but lucky that he
did not have to deal with the "shit show" setting everything up because it was way to late in the game to make
everything happen, in his opinion. He stated there were creative minds in Apple that wanted to add cables in
different areas. He stated it was problematic.
I asked what his background is.
Braady Haass stated his company provides camera to events. He stated he got involved in this case more on the
Live nation side. He stated he works with ACL and lollapalooza. He stated he brings in LED Screens and camera
packages. He stated he worked with Brent Silberstein in March Madness. He stated he was going to work with
Brent Silberstein again this year. He stated he works on the cameras and tries to make sure everyone gets what
they need from a footage standpoint.
I thanked Braady Haass for his perspective. He stated the biggest thing was the timing. He stated they usually
pop up 30-45 days out, not a week before. He stated there was the entire Cactus Jack side that said they had to
make it happen. He stated they were running out of time and that was the problem. I asked about message. He
stated the messages were not about safety issues. He stated safety is above his paygrade. He stated he is not a
risk management guy. He stated he is looking at the logistics in operating the cameras. He stated you cannot put
camera guys in the crowd because they will get mauled and knocked over from people that are dancing. He
stated the cameraman are focused on shooting the stage and not their surroundings.
I asked if he was speaking to Fire Marshalls directly. He stated he believes it got it from the festival himself. He
stated they were worried about the barricades themselves. He stated it did not seem like there was enough space
with the cameras and for security to move between the camera positions. I told him that Emily Ockenden was
warning about the same thing. He stated that is correct. I asked if he has seen the footage himself. He stated he
has not. He stated he does not know how they fit the cameras in. He stated he does not know the final changes
they made when the festival went live. He stated Emily Ockenden was the female he was referring to for BWG. He
stated Emily Ockenden was in agreement with him.
He stated Travis Scott and the Apple team were the same in providing pushback on cutting cameras. I asked if he
remembers any safety concerns coming up. He stated he did not. He stated he heard some rumors but was not a
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part of those conversations. He stated he was never contacted by anyone about safety issues. He stated he
would have taken care of it. He stated he prioritizes safety. He stated people in the festival industry take for
granted that their safety is already accounted for. I asked if he worked the previous Astroworlds. He stated he
had. He stated they were a lot smaller and not nearly as complicated as this one.
I thanked Mr. Haass for calling back and talking with me. He stated he was not on site and knows that he did not
do anything wrong. He stated that he will be able to talk to us in the future if we need another statement. He
stated he did not separate from ANC from Astroworld. He stated he already had the idea that he was going to
separate from that company beforehand. He stated Astroworld would have been one of his last projects with ANC.
I asked if it is common to get pushback from Artists. He stated it is usually in smaller portions. He stated it might
be behind stage. I asked if he believed the layout of the venue was standard. He stated it was not standard and
there are pinch points. He stated it has been done though. He stated he has seen it but does not remember
examples. He stated he does not know whether or not they made actions to make that safe. He stated there is
usually a straight line from the media section down to stage with cameras.
I asked what about Travis only playing on Stage one. He stated that is kind of typical with a headliner. His
experience is the second stage will go dark when the headliner is on. I asked if he knows anything about the count
down clock for the festival. He stated he does not. I told him I appreciated his time talking to me.
(This Statement is paraphrased and not verbatim. Refer to case file for audio recording for full and complete
statement.)
H.) Interactions with Lyons and Simmons Firm
On February 9, 2023, M. Barrow and I met with A.D.A. M. Levine, A.D.A. M. Wilhelm, and A.D.A. J. Leitner at the
Lyons and Simmons Law Firm in Dallas, Texas after being requested to meet by Attorney Michael Lyons. The firm
made sure we received everything we needed after the discovery evidence was handed over. The firm offered
assistance to get files in discovery authenticated. They asked for any BWC footage for officers that assisted in the
deaths of their client or the medical tent. They requested fox footage and officers statements. We told the Mr.
Lyons we would ask our superiors but we believe all that information is confidential while the criminal investigation
is ongoing.
I.) Interactions with Scott Davidson (Code 4)
(I think this is an appropriate place to insert this comment. The reason M. Barrow and I decided to reach out to
Scott Davidson and other security directors that fall within a similar (if not the same) scope of duties as Seyth
Boardman, can bring about comparative context to their roles for a festival. We believe understanding the
perceived norm of an occupation such as safety director is important to understand the role's expectations.
Though the title of the job may have different variations: Security Director vs Public Safety Director, we are
investigating whether the responsibilities are aligned regardless. This idea was ignited when we spoke to Attorney
Andrew Lourie who stated Seyth Boardman was merely a safety consultant for Astroworld 2021.)
On January 27, 2023, I went onto Code 4's website and reached out to
<mailto: and requested to speak with Scott Davidson. In the evening, I was contacted by
Scott Davidson (( ) He stated he would like a grand jury subpoena if his statement is required. I told
him that would not be a problem. On February 7, 2023, I sent a GJS to Scott Davidson after it was drafted by
A.D.A. M. Wilhelm. Scott Davidson agreed to be interviewed at Code 4's office on February 10, 2023. Scott
Davidson stated he has been retained by Live Nation as an expert witness in his field and to investigate what
occurred at Astroworld 2021. I relayed this information over to the Harris County D.A.'s Office and my lieutenant. It
was decided that we are open to hear whatever Scott Davidson is willing to mention and talk about pertaining to
Astroworld 2021.
On February 10, 2023, M. Barrow and I met with Scott Davidson of Code 4. A colleague of Code 4 was also a part
of the meeting named Sage Allen.
Scott Davidson Interview
Scott Davidson
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W/M DoB:
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February 10, 2023
Scott Davidson stated he was unsure if he wanted to be recorded. He stated he wants to help with the
investigation as much as he can but he would like to express himself freely and be comfortable in the interview. I
asked him if he would be willing to come before a Grand Jury to provide a statement and/or testify in a criminal
procedure if need be. Mr. Davidson stated he would testify. M. Barrow and I then began the interview without
recording.
Background / History Information / Astroworld 2018
Scott Davidson stated he has been in the business for years. He stated he used to want to go into law
enforcement. He stated he got hurt down by the border after doing some work and fell into the security business.
When we asked if what he thinks of the Safety Alliance, he stated they are good people. He stated Adeleman is
an attorney and plays more of a speaker role. He stated they are important advocates but not an expert witness to
the field.
Scott Davidson stated he was approached by Sascha of Scoremore to work Astroworld 2018. He stated
Scoremore was a client of theirs and worked with them often for multiple events. I asked what Davidson's role for
festivals is. He stated Code 4 is to prioritize locating risks and mitigate those risks the best they can. He stated for
example, in 2018, there was a big gang war in Houston. He stated he made a request to have 18 wheelers parked
on the perimeter of the festival on Main St to provide additional cover and for safety for patrons/personnel at the
festival.
I asked his experience with Astroworld 2018. He stated everything was going smoothly weeks before the festival.
He stated days before the festival were a different story. He stated Travis Scott would use social media to send
out information that would cause stress and anxiety. He stated for example, Travis Scott posted about getting to
the festival early before it opened. He stated they did not want a large group of people coming early before the
festival opened because it could cause risk of losing a smooth opening. He stated it was as though Travis Scott
took the role as "Publisher of Announcements" and people did not tend to intervene to stop Travis. Davidson
stated people tended to enable Travis to do everything he wanted.
Davidson stated another frustrating thing he had to deal with was NRG (ASM / SMG). He stated they wanted to be
the facilitator between them and the Houston Police Department. He stated instead of him just going directly to
the police officer he needed to speak to discuss "X", he would have to go through NRG, set up a meeting, and
finally discuss what was needed. He stated it was an unnecessary process that delayed planning stages.
I asked if there were major change days before the festival. He stated there were changes but he would have to
look them up. He stated he does not think there were any major changes. M. Barrow asked who did he deal with
for Astroworld 2018 that might have been involved with 2021. He stated he dealt with Emily Ockenden, Brent
Silberstein, Sascha, Lucas, Jeff Gaines, John Junnell and Brad Wavra.
We told Scott Davidson that we have not been able to get a hold of Emily Ockenden and so we would like his
opinion of her. Davidson stated she has a background in Hip Hop and was a site manager in 2018. He stated she
was safety consciousness and got Code 4 whatever they needed, above and beyond for Astroworld 2018. He
stated Rolling Loud was hers. She stated Rolling Loud is a good Astroworld comparison. He stated she is kind
and easy to work with. He stated she is smart and might be a little emotional (see below Statement Pertaining to
Astroworld 2021 for further context of this statement). He stated she was concerned of safety and worked well. He
stated her team was abnormally responsive to their requests.
Scott Davidson stated the worst part of Astroworld 2018 was dealing with CSC security. He stated Code 4 had
plainclothes security people testing security parameters. He stated they would pass through gates to get inside
and were not stopped. He stated they would buy tickets at a cheaper price, etc. He stated they had to get NRG
involved because CSC was not providing adequate security. He stated NRG had to get APEX involved. He stated
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HPD was not responsible for them wanting APEX. He stated the fact that Code 4 was doing proactive "stings"
security measures rather than reactive shows how smoothly the day was going from a security standpoint. He
stated it got busy towards the end of the night in dealing with artists behind stage.
Davidson stated he worked with HPD Gangs and HPD CID in intel and safety. He stated he had a great
experience with HPD in that regard. He stated at one point he had to kick out an HPD sergeant in the command
post over a disagreement. He stated he cannot remember what the issues was.
Davidson stated he took an active role with the CAD drawings and monitored changes. He stated Astroworld 2018
also had a "mixture of AB programming" which is utilizing two stages and that is very important for a festival. He
stated he believed there were approximately 35,000 attendees.
He stated he dealt with Cpt. Bonnie Rictor who was a Special Events Coordinator for HFD.
I asked about the cameras for Astroworld 2018. He stated if he remembered correctly, Brent Silberstein would
decide where the cameras would go and they would have to be approved by Jeff Gaines. He stated "approval"
could come in various forms. He stated they could make on the spot decisions at the festival or it could come
weeks in advance. Davidson stated approval could be verbal, text, and/or e-mail.
Scott Davidson stated he was a part of the Governor's Task Force. He stated he believes it was noneffective.
Also mentioned had to send a cease and desist letter to Rob Weekes for utilizing their EOP in the Astroworld
2019 Festival.
After Astroworld 2018
After Astroworld 2018, Code 4 continued to work with Scoremore. Scott Davidson stated Live Nation bought out
Scoremore and were leaning on Sascha for profit for the company. He stated that led to budget cuts. He stated
Code 4 had to cancel Jambalaya Austin due to a storm which caused contentions between he and Sascha. He
stated Code 4 backed out of Neon Desert due to budget cuts. He stated Sascha requests they cut security by
50%. He stated that does not only cut out Code 4 but also cuts out PD and EMS. He stated Sascha was running
into problems making shows profitable.
Davidson stated he reached out to John Junnel as he believed that would solve the issue since Junnel was with
Live Nation. He stated John Junnel contacted Sascha which upset Sascha because Davidson had gone behind
his back. He stated there was another event where Davidson canceled an event due to budget cuts thinking John
Junnel would back him. He stated Junnel contacted him and the conversation did not go well and Junnel did not
react the way he'd expect him to. He stated they then cut ties with Scoremore and have not worked with them
sense. He stated they were set to work Astroworld 2019 but pulled out the summer before when they cut ties.
Davidson's Involvement with Astroworld 2021
Davidson was approached three times for Astroworld 2021 in different capacities. First, he was contacted by
Monty Northern (see below) days before Astroworld 2021. He was contacted us (HPD Detectives) to comment on
experience and Astroworld 2021. Scott Davidson stated he was contacted by Live Nation days after Astroworld
2021. Davidson stated days after, he was contacted by a Live Nation attorney. He stated they wanted him to
review what occurred at Astroworld 2021. He stated this excited him. He stated Live Nation provided him with
e-mails of execs, plans, documents, texts, etc. He stated he believed he was going to do something good and
provide Live Nation with a product that they would be able to implement via standards nationwide.
He stated as he went through the documents, he was confused why Live Nation would provide all of the
documentation because some of it pointed the finger at Live Nation for some fault. He stated he believes John
Junnel is the most culpable in the investigation (based on what he knows) per the e-mails. He stated the fact that
Carol Haave is giving him warning signs and he just appeared to ignore it. He stated it also seems apparent
Junnel played a very little role on the ground at the festival as well.
He stated Live Nation has never reached out to him about his findings. He stated he reached out to them and they
told him that they would not fund this projected because they do not have the finances. Davidson stated that
discouraged him and he believes Live Nation no longer wishes to set a new safety standard. He stated he does
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not know why.
Statement Pertaining to Astroworld 2021
Scott Davidson stated days before Astroworld 2021 took place, he was contacted by Monty Northern of HCEC. He
stated Monty was concerned that an MCI Plan had not been set in place for Astroworld 2021. He stated he told
Monty that he needs to reach out to the festival and voice his concern. He stated he remembered the weekend
before Astroworld 2021, he was worried about the safety of the festival and asked his team to keep their thoughts
of Astroworld 2021 in mind.
He stated Unified Command is a confusing company name as it may become interchanged with the command
post. He stated their role in a festival is often overlapped by security companies. He stated Code 4 has access
Davidson stated the entry way of the festival does not make sense and is inconsistent about how he would want it.
He stated it goes against International Fire Code. Davidson mentioned this a few times in the meeting. He stated
social media may have played a role in the havoc at the entry point as part of hype.
(As a quick side note, Scott Davidson and Sage Allen went onto speak about International Fire Code and how
slow the process is to adopt. He stated Fire Code that the City of Houston has adopted is different form the Fire
Code Harris County has adopted. He stated the City of Houston's adoption of Fire Code is a 2015 Fire Code and
Harris County's adopted Fire Code is a 2018 Fire Code. Allen stated it is important to note that they have added
addendum since the adoption to those plans however. He stated it is different in Austin as well. He stated Austin
has adopted a Fire Code that says 7 people per square foot is adequate. Each time a security company enters a
venue space, they have to look up the Fire Code for that space. Davidson stated over the occupancy limit cannot
be fixed once it has reached that point. He stated you must put things in order to prevent getting to that limit
beforehand.)
Davidson and Allen stated Astroworld 2021 CAD map is an International Fire Code nightmare. He stated just the
entry gate alone is in violation. Davidson went on to explain entry and exits from festival to the free world cannot
be interfered with for a certain distance. He stated the fact that going through main entry gate (east of Lantern
Point and south of Murworth) funneling towards a central intersection where Lantern and Murworth meet is in itself
a Fire Code violation. He stated that is just one of many examples. He stated it would be extremely confusing if
the Houston Fire Department did not take interest in capacity issues with Fire Code. He stated he has worked with
multiple Fire Marshalls and they have always kept capacity in mind. He stated the Fire Department should also
be taking an active role in the command post. He stated that he saw on the news that HFD stated they heard the
calls for help on the radio and responded. He stated that made no sense to him and he wondered why HFD was
not a part of the festival to begin with.
Furthermore, on capacity issues, Sage Allen stated he had mapped out the viewing potential for the Stage at
Stage 1. He stated it is approximately 30,000. Davidson stated when the show on Stage 1 takes place, people are
going to move until they are in a position where they can hear and see the performance. He stated that is why
there were earlier CAD drawings of speakers in the center of the crowd in Quadrant 3 and Quadrant 4. He stated
those speakers are utilized to push sound towards the back of the audience which will assist in keeping people
from pushing forward. He stated it would have possibly been helpful to have Stage 1 streamed at Stage 2. He also
stated it did not make sense to only keep Stage 1 for Travis Scott.
(Statement about Emily Ockenden Continued) M. Barrow and I asked about the Astroworld 2021 EOP. We asked
about the section with shutting down the show. He stated he does not understand why Emily Ockenden is listed
there. He stated she does not have training or experience to shut down shows. He stated Site Managers are not
responsible to shut down shows. He stated her role would be to respond to the command post and/or listen to
what security tells her to do. He stated she appears to be an emotional person and would not need to be handed
that responsibility.
We asked about Brent Silberstein. He stated Brent Silberstein would make sure the EOP was followed and would
assist the security director in stopping a show. He stated Silberstein would be able to shut down the show but we
have to look at Silberstein's mindset further. He stated at the time of the festival, Brent Silberstein is dealing with
remarkable requests, stress, anxiety, trying to lean on different people for help, etc. He stated that can be seen in
his texts / e-mail. He stated that it would not be right to put the decision to shutdown the show on Brent
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Silberstein. Davidson stated the fact to put shutting down the show on anyone else but security is not right
because people have put emotion, finances, and time into these events. He stated their opinion may not be
objective so security does not give them that chance to make that particular call.
Scott Davidson stated Seyth Boardman is appropriate to list as responsible to shutdown the show. He stated if
Seyth decided to stop the show, he should not be looking for Brent for authority. He stated he has never worked
with Seyth. He stated he was at an event Seyth was in charge of with Sage Allen. He stated Allen asked for
Davidson to step out of the trailer to witness what was occurring at one of Seyth's shows and he could not believe
what he saw. He stated he took pictures of it. Sage Allen stated he worked with Seyth Boardman at one event.
Davidson and Allen stated they believe Seyth's role is best suited to manage a security company via logistics and
not emergency management. Davidson stated unfortunately, there is now law in place to pull someone's license to
keep them from continuing on in working events. He stated credibility is based on experience and who you know
in this industry. I mentioned there have been statements that Seyth's role is as a security consultant. That he is
merely to advise safety precaution and thoughts but if overruled, then that is what happens. Davidson and Allen
stated they disagree that this would be the case for Seyth and that Seyth Boardman is more than a consultant. He
stated he believes Seyth Boardman had a duty to stop the show and that he should have played an active role at
the stage to ensure the show was stopped. He stated he should have been in a position to delegate orders out to
the people under him. He stated everything should have been coming form the Command Post.
(Another Side Note: M. Barrow showed Davidson footage from the Unified Command Video which Davidson
stated he had from Live Nation. He and Sage Allen watched the Unified Command Video that pans over the
crowd at approximately 09:00 PM. He stated unfortunately, what he is watching appears to be "normal". He stated
he would need further context to see if it was alarming. He stated if he thought it was alarming, he would send
someone to check it out. He stated you can get a sense of how a crowd is based on their eyes, actions, and
smells. He stated it is hard to see on the ground level what is going on the crowd which is the reason for the
command post. We asked theoretically, if a person of authority would receive a message that something was
going on in the crowd, and they merely responded to the area and did nothing further, would that be sufficient.
Davidson stated that depends. He stated there is not enough context and it appears based on the evidence that
the entire festival was doomed from the start with the previous planning. He stated it is too difficult to pin the
actions on a individual just before the concert or after the concert started because there were so many issues
beforehand. He stated the entire festival is like watching a fuse light going towards a bomb. He stated Travis
Scott's performance was that bomb and there were many warning signs before it exploded. He stated the giant
clock is just another example of that. He stated the clock is ticking down, causing people to push and go wild for it
to start.)
Davidson's Standard of Procedure
Davidson stated he would submit security plans weeks before the festival. He stated their company would also
disseminate cheat sheets to help entities navigate procedures should something arise. I asked how they deal with
entities that have not taken the time to memorize or fully understand an EOP. He stated they have Code 4 Staff
that understand their EOP completely that assist if need be. He stated they train people on these plans.
He stated typically, the stage crew and engineers around the stage know the procedures of the EOP as well. He
stated the artist is not expected to know all of the EOP nor is his team. He stated security will ask the artist to do
something and if the artist refuses, then security will do what needs to be done.
M. Barrow and I asked about how Code 4 hires security companies. He stated venue stadiums often have
contracts for their security companies and often opt to use those companies. He stated there are situations where
they need to outsource some local security companies to bring in people. He stated that is usually done by word
of mouth or research. He stated the main security company for an event should be doing research into the
security company they recommend. He stated the companies are vetted and are researched. He stated looking
for a security license would fall under that vetting process.
We asked about security companies stating their employees are "ushers". He stated in his experience, that does
not make sense. He stated ushers are for indoor events and even then, the entity that owns the arena will often
put their employees into that role and not hire outside to be an usher. He stated there is a loophole where
companies will use shirts that say "Event Staff" on them, and they may act in a security type role. He stated he
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has never heard of a security company hiring off Facebook posts. He stated typically, a security company will
send out advertisement to recruit people weeks before an event. He stated he has been to events where people
are dressed in security shirts and appear questionable as though they were just hired off the street but nothing
egregious.
As for stopping shows, Scott Davidson stated they have a procedure. He stated they are able to mute the mic of
the artist or will deal with management of the artist to get the artist to send out a message. He stated it determines
based on the artist. He stated their company utilizes "Voice of God". He stated it is a pre-recorded statement that
is put on the screens and come out of the audio. He stated it will send out a message based on the situation. He
stated they had them for Astroworld 2018 (which he played some of the recordings for us).
Davidson stated they have used scissor lifts in the past for PD. He stated they have also used crowd monitors
who are trained in seeing issues in the crowd. I asked if people climbing towers and/or equipment would the show
have been stopped and he stated yes. He stated Insomniac has stopped shows for people merely climbing trees.
I asked about alcohol sells being stopped at 09:00 PM and he stated that sounded odd and he has not
experienced that.
Davidson's Follow Up
On February 16, 2023, I reached out to Davidson after interviewing Rob Paine the night before. I asked him if it
was common for entities such as Apple to hire their own security. He stated based on the documentation that he
has seen with Live Nation, he stated he believes the contract was violated by Boardman bringing in Valleje. He
stated it would definitely be violated if Apple brought in a rogue entity such as SIS. He stated typically, someone
such as merch would ask for a security post to be sitting by the money or someone would ask for security to
protect a certain asset. He stated they would make this request well before the festival so they could allocate
resources. He stated his speculation is Apple was brought on so late in the game, they were unable to make
security requests. He stated he bets Apple was told they would not be able to get the security requests they
wanted so they hired outside (SIS). He stated he thought it would be odd that Apple would request security to add
safety to cameramen. He stated it does not appear to him that the security did a good job with what he has seen
in the media barricade evidence provided by Live Nation.
J.) Interactions with Boardman's Attorneys
On November 3, 2023, M. Barrow and I spoke with Andrew Lourie and Nicholas Ickovic. I had the feeling that
Andrew Lourie was asking certain questions to see if we would come forward with the information and/or see if he
wanted to continue the conversation in a direction to discuss his client's involvement. The text below is what came
from Andrew Lourie and is not my opinion or my facts.
He began talking about the issues with the Unified Command Cameras. For approximately 30 minutes, he stated
the footage is the same type of footage and Reece Wheeler did not complain earlier. He stated at 08:58 PM, the
cameras follow Kylie Jenner instead of focusing on the crowd. He stated that shows that the crowd is not a bigger
issue.
Lourie provided that Seyth from 09:00 PM to 09:45 PM, he is in the barricaded for the entire show before the show
began. He is stage left. Brent Silberstein stated the stage at right is broken.
Seyth responds to broken barricade. He brought Satterwhite there at approximately 08:55 PM. Seyth had tape
markings marking on the barricade to assist in monitoring the straps for efficiency. Seyth showed Chief
Satterwhite this.
Silberstein, Seyth, and Satterwhite are all in the same area. Lourie stated this shows further that nothing is wrong
in the area (I saw this as a defense statement for Shawna Boardman). The barricade was fixed and did not fail.
Seyth continued to monitor the barricades. Seyth saw someone receiving CPR and that triggers the show
stoppage. Andrew Lourie stated Shawna has a ground perspective and everyone on the ground cannot see the
issues going on because of the ground level.
Shortly before the show, Brad Wavra tells Seyth about seeing people crashing into the area at stage left. Shawna
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was dealing with that area.
Travis Scott wanted the General Admission area open and to not have VIP. Seyth tells Wavra not to open it to
General Admission. Lourie stated they did it anyway. Seyth fixed the area by using bike racks.
Attorney Andrew Lourie went on to say Shawna and AJ Melino are working on the area. Seyth, nor Shawna recall
seeing Brad Wavra in the area for the remainder of the show.
Seyth thinks he saw Wavra in the back around 09:45 PM.
Seyth and Shawna saw Brad Wavra outside the medical tent later.
Attorney Andrew Lourie stated Seyth and Shawna are sent there to provide advice. That sets the platform for
Seyth's role. Similar to a layer and a client.
Seyth and his team are tasked with executing the job not getting what they wanted. Seyth hired more security for
this festival than other festivals.
Shawna and Seyth stated they did not see Silberstein in the barricade for the remainder of the show. Shawna
declined to respond to Kara Dyson's request because she feels as though she needs to be in the barricade.
Seyth and Shawna did not witness people climbing cranes or media towers.
They did not see people appearing to ask for help.
Andrew Lourie went on to talk about a VIP Breach. Said Shawna and Seyth were aware of it. Heard talks of it over
the radios. Seyth was with Chief Satterwhite when it occurred. Seyth says it is an "acute episode". A minor rush
and more security dispatched to the area.
Hardin and Satterwhite discuss if the show should be shut down. Seyth texts Emily that PD discuss shutting down
the show. Emily says they need to.
Seyth took Chief Finner to Travis Scott later in the day. People have the same information Seyth and Shawna
have. They went on with the flow. This is an illustration of their role for the festival. The tragedy would have been
worse without Seyth and Shawna.
There were stakeholders meetings. Brent Silberstein headed and guided the meetings. The stadiums invite the
stakeholders for the meetings. Seyth spoke at the meetings.
Saldivar, Sauer, Skillern were indited to those meetings.
There were three all Agency meetings in June, September, and October.
Meetings with just Stadium Houston, and Seyth in early November. Two public safety walk through. There are
e-mail logs for the invites. Michael McCall sends out the invites.
Actual attendees is a larger group of people.
Jeff Gains is included in final walk through. Gregory Creeks from HFD is in the final walk through.
Seyth is not a co-founder of B3.
Seyth used Insomniac e-mail platform only as convenience. He would use different e-mails.
Andrew Lourie went on to talk about pointing to unforeseeable. Medical emergencies are not foreseeable. Allex
Pollack says its ridiculous that crowd crush could have occurred. People are being pricked for the fentanyl.
[End of Notes]
On February 6, 2023, I was contacted by Andrew Lourie, Nicholas Ickovic, and Karima Maloney. They wanted an
update on the case and wanted to see if there are any new questions pertaining to their clients. They requested a
list what we would like authenticated. I told them I would work on a new set of questions and get the files we want
authenticated over to them.
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K.) Interactions with Bebhinn Gleeson
February 2, 2023
1400 Hours
Detective J. Caten
Detective M. Barrow
Attorney Steve Tyrell
Liz Ryan
Morgan McBride
Andrew Farthing
Bebhinn Gleeson
I began by asking Bebhinn Gleeson her role and how she became involved. She stated she has been with Apple
for thirteen years. She stated before that she worked for a concert promoter. She stated her background is in the
entertainment space. She stated Astroworld 2021 was an opportunity that was brought to her by Travis Scott's
team. She stated he was one of the biggest names on their platform. She stated it was a great cultural opportunity
for Apple Music to have him perform with them. I asked if she has worked previous Astroworlds and she stated
she has not.
I asked what time did Mrs. Gleeson get to site. She stated she got there in the late afternoon on Friday. She
stated when she got there, she was picked up by production and was sent to the Apple production compound.
She stated the facility was on the exterior of the festival grounds. She stated she was adjacent to the fire lane
behind the stage. She stated she spent her time there. She stated after dinner, she went to the bathroom. She
stated she went near merch after that. She stated she was never near the performance space.
I asked Bebhinn Gleeson to describe her experience before Travis Scott took the stage. She stated her team was
there when she got on ground, and everything was in good shape. She stated they are aligned with the creative
vision of the artist. She stated the artist came to the production compound before the show. She stated he
reviewed all of the camera positions. She stated they were good with everything. She stated they were in a
waiting period before he got on stage. She stated they spent approximately 30 minutes with the artist (Travis
Scott) in the truck. She stated before the dinner break, they spent time with him. She stated it could be around
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM.
Behbinn Gleeson stated she was not involved outside of their compound in the festival. I asked if Anthony
Mandler was in their compound. She stated he was in their broadcast truck. She stated Rob Paine was their
production lead. She stated Anthony Mandler was their creative from a director perspective. She stated Lee
Lodge and Mike Carson was a creative. She stated Rob Paine's team, she does not have their names. She stated
they would have an audio and technical team. She stated there were approximately 20 people in the broadcast
truck.
I asked what were they doing before Travis Scott took the stage. She stated they were waiting for the show to
start inside the truck. She stated they would have been provided with a setlist and the camera people would in
their positions. She stated when the broadcast opened on the platform, the singular director begins calling the
shots. She stated the shots that the director chooses are sent out via broadcast. She stated her role is to make
sure the team has what they need to do their jobs and to give any specific creative feedback that may or may not
come up.
I asked what was her experience like when the concert started. She stated they are in a broadcast truck where
you're not experience the concert. She stated they are shooting the stage. She stated everyone felt great and
were excited to see the stage come to life when the concert began. She stated it was the first time they saw all the
lighting and stage come to life. She stated Travis did not have a practice run so it was the first time to see
everything. She stated it looked great on the screen for broadcast.
I asked Mrs. Gleeson when the first time was, she knew something was going wrong at the concert. She stated
the exact time is not clear to her. She stated it was a period between her hearing the communications and they
were being told of a show stop, it all happened very fast. She stated the outcome was very tragic and she was
upset afterwards. She stated they started to hear from Rob Paine and members of his team that there was a
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medical emergency. She stated it was unclear. She stated they could not see a medical emergency. She stated
she could not recall the exact time. She state Rob Paine and his team were trying to understand what was going
on. She stated they worked with Live Nation. She stated if there was a show stop, their broadcast would go to a
"technical card". She stated it would say there were technical difficulties, etc. She stated there are multiple
scenarios.
She stated eventually she was told there was going to be a show stop. She stated she was told the next track was
her last track. She stated they were told everyone was to shelter in place. She stated that was the instruction she
was given. I asked Bebhinn to circle back to her statement earlier where she stated she heard communications. I
asked what kind of communications. She stated Rob Paine made it aware that he was hearing from camera
operators that there were difficulties in the crowd. She stated he and his team was trying to find out what that was.
She stated it is not unusually that there are medical emergencies at events like this. She stated they were trying to
understand what the emergency was so they would proceed with how to handle it. She stated she does not have
specific details. She stated she was focused on what was the facts and what were the event controllers finding
out. She stated honestly, they were never given those facts. She stated that is not unusual. She stated it was not
their event. She stated it would be up to the fire officer, the police, the festival promoter. She stated they will not
share openly what the issues are. She stated they wait on direction from them. She stated if there is a show stop,
that means there is something very serious. She stated they did not share what that issue would be.
I asked if she was equipped with a radio or headset during the show. She stated she was not given a radio
because the people she needed to talk to were near her. She stated she does not know what kind of
communication the camera operators were using. She stated Rob was using his phone to communicate with Live
Nation. She stated it would not be appropriate for them to have actual coms channels. She stated those channels
were confidential.
I asked who was the Live Nation contact Rob Paine was talking to. She stated she does not know. She stated it
was Rob's on the ground contact. She stated Live Nation would have supplied Rob with a coordinator. She stated
they would coordinator the amenities they needed for the festival. I asked if she observed anyone leaving the
trailer to go help. She stated she knows that a number of Rob's team members wanted to try to check on the
camera operators. She stated she left the truck several times to make phone calls. She stated she exited the truck
to talk to Rob to discuss what they should do. She stated there was no other place to go. She stated her
credentials would not allow her to get into other compounds. She stated they would not have needed access to
other locations. She stated the cell phone communication was limited. She stated they were trying to see if they
needed to do a technical card.
I asked if she knew if anyone had notified police of something going on. She stated she does not remember that
specific communication. She stated there were police everywhere. She stated from a professional perspective,
she thinks the police, health, fire, safety, and medical are all in communication with each other.
I referenced a text message where Bebhinn can be seen saying that a poor operator was screaming for help. I
asked if she actually heard that. Tyrell interjected and asked if we provided a number for that file. He stated he
knows that we provided 5 and made sure Gleeson had copies of those. He stated he does not recall that specific
one. Tyrell told her to hold off until I could find the text. Mr. Tyrell stated normally when you ask about a particular
document, the person would want it front of them as would their lawyer. I said I could go back to that one and just
go through the ones that I have marked. Mr. Tyrell stated that would be good.
I asked about APL_AST 4092 which is a conversation about bringing SIS in. Tyrell interjected by stating that is
another file that they do not have in front of them. He stated he does not mean to be difficult. He stated he does
not know how well Bebhinn will be able to answer without the document being in front of her. He stated she can
answer if she wants to. Bebhinn Gleeson stated she can answer it. She stated it is not unusual at all that they
want to request to bring extra personnel to protect their cameraman and equipment. She stated the extra
personnel are there to have the cameraman to do their jobs and focus on their jobs. She stated the cameramen
are there trying to focus on the creative vision.
I asked about APL_AST 6414. The file is an e-mail where Bebhinn appears to be concerned about cameras being
in the crowd. Tyrell interjected and stated they do not have that one. He stated if Bebhinn can answer in general
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terms, she can. Bebhinn Gleeson stated she could. She stated it does not have anything to do with security. She
stated she is not a security expert. She stated there was a creative vision that Travis had. She stated they were
only willing to do part of that vision. She stated he had a vision to put cameras in the mosh pits. She stated it was
not something she felt they needed from a creative perspective or something that she wanted to get involved in.
She stated they were focused on creating a live representation of their show. She stated she was happy for what
they had and did not think they needed to add additional cameras for the creative vision. She stated it had nothing
to do with security.
I asked what liability is she referring to in the message. She stated the liability was Travis' team. She stated she
does not want to take on Travis's teams. She stated they were going to be there whether she was there or not.
She stated that is the team they were referring to. She stated those camera feeds were going to be happening to
be regardless they were there or not.
I asked what is the lower third. She stated it can something that blocks part of the screen during the broadcast.
I asked if she is watching the cameras and the show while she is in the camera during the show. She stated she is
mainly watching the center camera as it is the visual being sent out for the broadcast. She stated it is like
watching multiple TV screens. She stated she is watching the camera that the director is calling out because that
is the live feed. She stated she is checking different screens but mainly focuses on whatever camera is being
broadcast.
I told Gleeson there is a text message between her and Rachel Newman where she stated the crowd is crazy. I
asked what did she mean for that. Mr. Tyrell asked if there a number if the lower corner. I told him 5306. He stated
again, that is not a file they have handy. Bebhinn Gleeson asked if she should answer. Mr. Tyrell told her yes, if
she can recall. He stated told her not to guess or speculate. Bebhinn Gleeson stated she does not remember that
specific moment. She stated she has seen that text message recently so she believes she can answer. She
stated she believes that was in and around the time that they were hearing there were some issues. She stated
they did not know directly from event control what was going on. She stated she believes she was referencing
that. She stated it was a busy, live, audience. She stated it was not an audience she had not seen before. She
stated there are certain types of artists that have crowds like that. She stated they are there to behave in a certain
way. She stated she believes that is what she was reference but is not sure the wider context of that chain.
I referenced Apple File 5307. I mentioned how she said their cameras are being pushed around. I asked if she
knew the context behind that message. Bebhinn Gleeson stated she does not remember specifically. She stated
she believe that would be information Rob Paine had given her. She stated that would have been around the time
they were getting information about that (the message was at 09:35 PM). She stated she did not know what the
issue was but the camera operators were dealing with movement. She stated she believes Rob would have given
her that information.
I referenced File 5309 where she says "I think we can get through it" at 10:00 PM. I asked what does she mean
by that. She stated she does not recall exactly from that context. She stated what was happening in that
timeframe when they were hearing there was a medical emergency, she is trying to get information and get the
facts. She stated they were waiting on that to decide if they needed to go to a technical call. She stated their role
was so removed from the event itself or what was going on at the event. She stated they were trying to
understand what was going on. She stated they would not be wanting to broadcast anything. She stated she
would have stopped the broadcast immediately had they know. She stated she did not know if they were to keep
going or if they needed to go to a technical card. She stated they were not getting any facts so they continued with
the broadcast.
She stated they were told at the end that there was a show stop. She stated they were told that it was the last
song, and the show would be over. Mr. Tyrell stated to stop the broadcast does not stop the show. He stated to be
clear, one does not necessarily lead to the other. He stated he believes it is important to note. Gleeson stated
absolutely. She stated every show should have multiple show stop scenarios. She stated they would not be privy
to those details. She stated show stop information is generally not widely known how it is to be executed. She
stated it is confidential and controlled. She stated that is her personal / professional experience. She stated
stopping a show is controlled by the event. She stated stopping the broadcast is completely irrelevant to stop the
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show. She stated stopping the broadcast would not affect the people within the festival.
Mrs. Gleeson went on to say a show stop is part of the procedure. She stated as a broadcast partner, you would
tell them they are stopping a show. She stated to stop a show if there is something major going on or something
had happened.
She stated they did not tell them why they were stopping the show but just that the show was being stopped. M.
Barrow asked if he could chime in. He asked if she has ever had a situation where she worked a show where a
show was stopped. She stated she has not. She stated she has experienced where the artist may pause the
show. She stated she has never had to pause a broadcast or end a broadcast.
M. Barrow referred back to the creative vision statement. He confirmed that Travis wanted his team to be in the
crowds and that Apple did not support that idea. Gleeson stated that is correct. M. Barrow asked if there any
concerns for Apple in which they were worried about the following Travis Scott may bring to a venue. Bebhinn
Gleeson stated there was never a concern about the crowds. She stated there were multiple concerns about
clarity on the creative vision. She stated it is not her event. She stated there not were not concerns for the crowd
but how to execute the creative vision. M. Barrow what parts did they disagree for the creative vision. She stated it
was not a disagreement. She stated they would connect on plans and move forward. She stated artists can be
challenging. She stated she stated sometimes you have to tell artists take it or leave it. She stated sometimes
when you do that, everyone follows.
M. Barrow stated it would appear that on October 27th, there was a meeting that Bebhinn had. He asked if she
remembered that meeting specifically. Gleeson stated there were so many meetings that she does not remember
that one specifically. M. Barrow stated he only brought that one up because there was a lot of chatter for
misalignments. He stated it appeared after the meeting, it appeared everyone left the meeting frustrated. M.
Barrow asked if there was any point that they decided their might not be a partnership with the festival. Gleeson
stated they did not have a partnership with the festival. She stated she engaged in a broadcast with the headline
performance. She stated she does not know the context he is referencing. She stated there was a lot of creative
frustrations. She stated she felt as though they got into a better place. She stated Travis agreed to do a simpler
broadcast.
I interjected and stated I would like to wrap up the day of before continuing the conversations for the planning
phases. I read file 5309, 5310, 5241, 5240, 5311, 5312, 5313. I told her the way the conversations appear in the
documents as Apple is doing the live stream, I do not know if pulling the live stream would cost anyone money. I
told it looked as though they were trying to just get through it and finish what they were hired to do rather than pull
it. I told Gleeson that is where I am coming from. I asked if there is any truth to that. Mr. Tyrell stated Bebhinn can
answer. He stated Apple stated she already explained, they were not running the show. He stated even if they
had stopped streaming it is not as though it would have stopped the show. He stated he is not sure what I am
saying.
Bebhinn stated she can add some context if helpful. She stated they did not know what was happening and they
did not have any concrete information. She stated they are trying to find out. She stated they were told the show
was going to stop and the broadcast was going to end. She stated up to that point, it was not clear as to what was
going on. She stated they knew there was a medical emergency but no clarity to the severity or loss of life. She
stated she did not know if it was fire or a bomb threat. She stated it was not their role at the project. She stated as
a standard, as a production team, which was not them, you would have a plan to respond to emergencies. She
stated you would not have sign off without having plans. She stated they did not know how until they got back to
their hotel as to what had happened.
She stated you have to also remember in the situation that you are trying to stay calm and try to understand what
was going on. She stated they were receiving little information in a compound outside of the festival grounds. She
stated she has to say there was no financial gain to do a project like this. She stated to keep it off or keep it down.
She stated it did not matter. She stated they did not make any decision to keep the livestream going for financial
reasons. She stated they do not think like that. She stated that is the last thing in anyone's mind to keep things
going to do their jobs. She stated all they are thinking about was there was an issue and what that issue that is.
She stated they were waiting for direction from the festival. She stated that is what she was thinking in her mind.
She stated what happened was horrific. She stated this is not a situation that any of them had thought this was
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happened.
Gleeson stated she feels lucky that she works in a place that no one would have cared if she turned the stream
off. She stated it would have been of no consequence. She stated if they knew what the outcome would have
been in that moment. She stated that would have been the last thing they were worried about.
I asked about Camera 6 and how it captured CPRs with personnel going in and out. I asked if she knows anyone
that would have been able to see that or who was operating camera 6. She stated she did not know which camera
operator was on camera 6. She stated she does not what they were seeing. I asked if she saw anyone receiving
CPR from the cameras. She stated no. She stated you would not have been able to. She stated that is not what
they are focusing on. She stated they are focusing on the stage. She stated you cannot see that. I asked if Barrow
has anything to talk about before I go to the planning stages.
M. Barrow asked if she knew anyone who would have been watching CPRs going on with the cameras. She
stated she really does not think so. She stated she would have to go back and look specifically. She stated she
does not remember what Camera 6 was doing. She stated they cameras were not watching the crowds. She
stated she does not know if that is the camera that alerted Rob that there was a medical emergency. She stated
she could not imagine the CPR going on was clear.
Bebhinn Gleeson stated she does not understand why if there were people receiving medical treatment, why it did
not go straight to an action plan. M. Barrow stated there was a lot of communication breakdowns across the
board. M. Barrow asked where Bebhinn was sitting in relation with Tore. She the broadcast truck is like a large
RV. She stated there were two rows. She stated Tore was in front row. She stated Lee Lodge, Anthony Mandler,
Mike Carson were in the second row. She stated she was standing at the back of the truck. M. Barrow asked if
Tore ever made any statements about what he was hearing from the camera crews. She stated she does not
recall specifically. She stated it was really Rob that she was talking to. She stated it all feels as though everything
happened within a minute. She stated the truck is usually a calm environment because you are removed from the
event. She stated she does not recall that specifically. She stated she does not know who told Rob Paine. She
stated she does not remember that specifically and it is not clear to her. She stated the following days and weeks,
it was not a good time. She stated it was very upsetting. She stated it is hard to piece that together clearly.
M. Barrow exited the call because he had in-service class.
I referenced file 5334 where Bebhinn stated the cameraman was screaming. She stated she remembers that text
because it came up in the deposition a week before this interview. She stated she remembered writing that text.
She stated the days after the festival was emotional and there was a lack of sleep. She stated her memory
became hazy when it came to what she saw/heard and what others saw/heard. She stated she did not know until
the next morning that there was a loss of life. She thinks that camera operator was not one of their operators.
She stated it was horrific. She stated she was in complete shock that weekend. She stated the only reason why
she remembers that message is because they brought that up in the deposition. She stated she sent that text the
next day.
I asked Bebhinn Gleeson about 4879 where she says the production company must jump ship to Rachel
Newman. She sated that text chain came up in the deposition. She stated that was in relation to when Travis
originally brought the project to them, they wanted to partner the Safty brothers. She stated they did a call with
them. She stated they were directors. She stated it was a ridiculous call creatively. She stated they had no
business being approached for a job like this. She stated Travis decided to not work with them. She stated that
was in reference to the meeting with the Safty brothers. She stated that plan never got off the ground.
I asked about 2217. Mr. Tyrell stated she does not want her to speculate what Chris Choun was saying. She
stated she does not know what specifically what that communication was. She stated she believes he was talking
about Tyler Ross's team. She stated they were going to be there anyway. She stated they did not want to be a
part of that team. She stated their camera operators were in protected platforms. She stated Tyler was going to be
in the mosh pits. She stated she does not want that footage anyway because it looked awful. She stated she did
not think they needed it. She stated they believed Travis was going to do that anyway.
I asked about file 4908. I asked about her having personnel pulling out due to safety concerns. She stated she
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believes it might have been in relation to the Saftys. She stated they had an idea to shoot the show through
Travis's eyes. She stated focusing cameras on the structure. She stated they safety there had nothing to do with
the safety of the crowd. She stated she thinks Rob Paine's would hand from the structure. She stated she believes
that is what the conversation was reference to. She stated the rigging from the stage would not have gotten
approved in time. She stated she believes it was in conversation to rigging cameras from the stage. She stated
she believes the rigging company came back stating they would not be able to do that. I referenced file 2240 and
4910 where Bebhinn says they can only do what is safe.
I said the final file I had was 5047 where I believe she was talking about where she stated David had no idea with
their festival and that they needed to lead it now. I asked what did she mean by that. She stated to be completely
honest, she was frustrated with them trying to throw in new ideas at the end. She stated there was a lot of creative
frustration. She stated it gets to a point that there is what is possible and what is real. She stated she does not
know what she was specifically referring to there but it was probably about them coming up with last minute ideas
that would not get approved. She stated it was frustration. She stated they would end the day thinking they had all
agreed on a plan then there was a last minute change. She stated if they ended up not doing the livestream, it
would have been fine.
She stated they were just there as the broadcast partner. She stated she knew what was possible and what was
not. She stated it was not possible to do anything wildly creative. She stated everything that they wanted to do
had to be signed off by the city, fire, and Live Nation. I mentioned 2299 about them needing to contract. She
stated she is not sure about that text message. I said if she is not sure about it, we can ask the attorneys. Mr.
Tyrell stated we can do that and they will come back to us on that question because they do not have it handy.
I brought up 2200 and realized it was Choun and Paine, not Bebhinn. I thanked them for their time. I told them that
we are investigating the planning stages for this festival. I told them we see a lot of issues in the planning stages
within the entities. I provided some context as to why we were reaching out and that we are not blaming Gleeson
for the deaths. I terminated the recording.
(This Statement is paraphrased and not verbatim. Refer to case file for audio recording for full and complete
statement.)
[End of Interview]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0083 03/09/2023 09:13
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CARR, K P / Homicide - Support
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CARR, K P / Homicide - Support
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Property? Approving Officer
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful None
Approval Date Approval Time
03/09/2023 09:31:35
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Open Records Request from H.F.D. via records division; J Zapata.
Narrative
On Thursday, March 8th 2023, I, Administrative Assistant K P Carr, PR# was contacted by J. Zapata
from the Legal Services / Open records Unit of the HPD Records division regarding an Open Records Request for
the above report. Mr Zapata explained that he had provided a copy of suppelemnt #82 to the City Legal Office,
stating the case was still open, along with a copy of the public release report. He added the request had originated
through H.F.D. via a Cheryl Walters from Butler and Snow law firm.
This suppelment was added to record the records request and the submission of supplement#82 to City leagal
Office.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0084 03/13/2023 12:14
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 03/13/2023
Approval Time
12:20:06
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow Up: Statements
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Follow Up: Statements
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Investigation - Homicide
Case # 1490724-21
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
*****************************
This Supplement Includes:
- Interview with Mark Miller (NRG)
- Interview with Candice Holloway (B3 Risk)
- Rob Paine, 2nd Interview (Event Vision, Apple)
- ReSource Event Group, Letter Transcribed
Interview with Mark Miller
*************************
On January 13, 2023, we met with Mark Miller of NRG. We wanted to follow up with him regarding his role in the
planning phases of Astroworld and whatever concerns if any he had leading up to that event. He was
accompanied by his counsel, Brett Young and Peter Tipps. The following is a summary of our interview with Mark
Miller:
Mark Miller stated that he is the General Manager of NRG Park. He stated that he has been with NRG for 22
years and he is involved with every major event that is held at the park. When it comes to event planning, he
stated that his role is mostly administrative. He stated that he is not involved with the details of every event except
for aiding when it is needed on the more administrative matters.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0085 04/04/2023 17:18
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 04/04/2023
Approval Time
17:28:20
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 1 04/04/2023 Yes No
Tag No tem No # Pieces Description (Color,Gender,Material)
230015594 1 10 Array box cont- 9HDD&1 USBEvd/surv/doc ref to ori
Typ Cat Article Brand
Article Data Processing Equipment Disk/Hard Disc/Tape Unknown Brand
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer
Recordings - audio, visual 04/04/2023 17:26 Successful
Control Reported Date
0404231729 04/04/2023
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
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Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) Tagging of External Harddrives
1.) Tagging of External Harddrives:
This Evidence is to tag External Harddrives to the HPD Property Room. We are still holding onto the Main Case
File HDD which will be tagged separately. These drives contain discovery, surveillance, documents, and other
types of files. I have attached the following sheet in with the box the evidence is going to be tagged in:
HPD 149072421
10 Items Total - Cords may not be included
1.)One 2TB Astroworld - Passcode: (My Passport WD) ****Boxed*****
2.)One 2 TB WD Elements - In Re Astroworld Apple Production *****Boxed*****
3.)One 1 TB Toshiba - Travis Scott Entities' Mulitmedia Hard Drive Production *****Boxed*****
Bates: CJTS_000017585
4.)One 4TB Apricorn - insappleastroworld *****Boxed*****
APL - Astroworld APL 2021047802
The password to decrypt the files in Apple's production is:
The PIN to access the hard drive is:
5.)One iPhone 12 Flashdrive - Phone Report Item #1 *****Envelope*****
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6.)One WD Elements - 4T *****Unboxed*****
7.)One Toshiba 1 TB *****Envelope*****
8.)One Seagate 10 TB - SN - NAC67927 - Labeled Astroworld FBI *****Unboxed*****
9.)One WD easystore labeled 2021 Astroworld UC_5000001 *****Envelope*****
10.)One Apricorn - Labeled Astroworld - Aegis Padlock DT ADT-3PL256-4000 Passcode
*****Envelope*****
A copy of the above sheet with be put into the blue back. The Box has an "Array" logo on it and is white. I have
also written the case number on the box.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0086 04/04/2023 18:12
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Narrative
On 4/4/2023, Sr. Evidence Tech. Ingrid Francois, Item Submitted into Property, Items were signed for by
"[ JOSHUA CATEN". Item 056 18X18 BOX CONTAINS Array box cont- 9 HDD1 USBEvd/surv/doc ref to
ori
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0087 04/12/2023 13:56
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 04/14/2023
Approval Time
13:46:58
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
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HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued
2.) Follow up Investigation
A.) Interactions with Brad Wavra
B.) Interactions with John Junnel & Carol Haave
C.) Interactions with Shawna & Seyth Boardman
D.) Interactions with Sascha Guttenfreund and Lucas Conder
E.) Interactions with Tray Hicks
F.) Interactions with the Harris County District Attorney's Office
G.) Interactions with Apple
H.) Interactions with Anthony Mandler
I.) Interactions with Steve Martyniuk (Interview Disk 2A)
J.) Interactions with Plaintiff's Attorneys
K.) Interactions with HPD CID
L.) Interactions with ASM Global
3.) Finishing Up External HDD - Civil Discovery
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued:
This Timeline is continued from Supplements #57, #68, #69, #70, #76, #78, and #82 were generated by myself
(Payroll # which documented the date the investigation began up to February 24, 2023. Due to the length
of this investigation. Supplement #77 was the last Supplement for Volume 1 under HPD Incident 149072421.
Supplement 78 onward will be in Volume 2 case file.
"This Timeline Log is an approximate draft of the events that took place on November 5, 2021 at the Astroworld
Event in Houston, Texas within Harris County and the investigation thereafter. This Timeline Log will be used as a
point of reference for the Investigation of HPD Incident 149072421. The Detectives who have access to edit and
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change this log are: Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow. It will be attached to the case file, listed in this
report via Supplement, and may continue to get updated beyond the Case File Completion."
On March 9, 2023, M. Barrow and I presented the Astroworld 2021 case in the time allotted to the Harris
County District Attorney's Office. We were accompanied by Lt. S. Hope of HPD Homicide. The meeting
included A.D.A.s J. Leitner, M. Wilhelm, and M. Levine. District Attorney Kim Ogg and approximately
twenty additional prosecutors were in attendance. We presented for approximately an hour and a half.
Deliberations continued about potential charges coming out of the incident for another hour and a half.
District Attorney Kim Ogg stated this case may be better suited to be handled on the civil side rather than
criminal as it stands with the current evidence. She advised us to continue the investigation and to wait
for the future depositions. We were then excused and the D.A.'s Office thanked us for our time.
Houston Police Department - Homicide Division (Murder Squad 1)
HPD Incident 149072421; Date of Incident: November 5, 2021
Timeline Log
"This Timeline Log is an approximate draft of the events that took place on November 5, 2021 at the Astroworld
Event in Houston, Texas within Harris County and the investigation thereafter. This Timeline Log will be used as a
point of reference for the Investigation of HPD Incident 149072421. The Detectives who have access to edit and
change this log are: Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow. It will be attached to the case file, listed in this
report via Supplement, and may continue to get updated beyond the Case File Completion."
February 25, 2023
0930 Hours - J. Caten submitted the photo of the Command Post from Attorney Brett Young to M. Barrow to
include in the DA's presentation.
1245 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Chris Downey and requested a third interview with Brent
Silberstein to follow up. J. Caten also requested this interview to be in person.
1332 Hours - J. Caten reached out to John Badcock at who was recommended by Scott
Davidson to speak with. He is a security operations specialist and works South X Southwest in Austin (as of April
10, 2023, I did not receive a response from Mr. Badcock). It was an attempt to get his experience on how a
festival is ran so Davidson's perspective would not be the only one.
February 27, 2023
0904 Hours - Carmen DeLeon of the Flood & Flood Firm (Charles Flood) provided Brye / B3 Documents that were
requested in the subpoena to detectives via link and password.
February 28, 2023
1400 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow speak with Brad Wavra's Attorneys Ronald C. Machen and Mac Secrest.
March 1, 2023
0810 Hours - J. Caten provided the prosecutors on this case with an Updated PC Warrant for iCloud information
that would be sent. J. Caten had been working on the warrant with Special Crimes Prosecutor M. Gilliam.
1143 Hours - J. Caten shared with the prosecutors and read an alleged Travis Scott incident at a night club in
New York:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-york-city-police-looking-travis-scott-alleged-nightclub-rampage-rcna
72886
<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcnews.com%2Fnews%2Fus-news
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%2Fnew-york-city-police-looking-travis-scott-alleged-nightclub-rampage-rcna72886&data=05%7C01%7CJoshua.
Caten%40houstonpolice.org%7C463b1ae30cf64083c04208db1a7c9421%7C64c753ca2ec6498181e75c7597f9e7
d8%7C0%7C0%7C638132894603246810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV
2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6utX7bmvgy6LgFIji%2Fy4bsH8GE
a8IvKG18yGqUfWMec%3D&reserved=0> .
March 2, 2023
1100 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow interviewed Anthony Mandler.
1447 Hours - J. Caten provided a copy of APL - AST 7067 to M. Barrow and M. Wilhelm highlighting Chuck
Beckler's role and stated it would be important to interview him.
1508 Hours - J. Caten shared APL - AST 7253 to M. Barrow and M. Wilhelm to reference.
1702 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Steve Tyrell of Apple asking if they would be able to facilitate a
meeting with Mike Carson referenced in APL - AST 9048.
1720 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Lt. S. Hope to see if he could get in contact with Austin PD to speak to
receive a second contact for John Badcock as there are articles online that Badcock works closely with Austin PD
for the South X Southwest festival.
1824 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Johnny Sutton and stated he and Detective M. Barrow would be
willing to drive to Austin, Texas to interview with Carol Haave.
2042 Hours - Attorney Steve Tyrell responded and stated that he would confer with his client.
March 3, 2023
1423 Hours - M. Barrow presented an iCloud Warrant before Harris County District Judge Veronica Nelson of the
482nd District Court. M. Barrow was accompanied by A.D.A. M. Levine who wished to seal the warrant and
provided a sealed document and J. Caten.
1458 Hours - M. Barrow provided a signed iCloud warrant to CID Officer
1550 Hours - J. Caten provided snippets for the DA Presentation PowerPoint taken from Keith Still's book to M.
Wilhelm and M. Barrow.
1623 Hours - A.D.A. M. Levine recommended to detectives to look into NFPA 101 for the investigation. J. Caten
was unable to find a copy of it online.
1725 Hours - J. Caten forwarded the iCloud signed warrant to A.D.A. M. Wilhelm, A.D.A. J. Leitner, and A.D.A. M.
Levine.
March 4, 2023
1024 Hours - CID Officer responded to say the warrant provided by M. Barrow was missing a signed
page by the district judge and to use reference #HPD-2023-0330 for the new warrant.
March 6, 2023
1138 Hours - Attorney Steve Tyrell of Apple submitted a PDF response to J. Caten and M. Barrow requesting an
extension of time for the GJS. The PDF will be attached to the case file. It is referenced as "3.6.2023 letter to HPD
re Grand Jury Subpoena"
1241 Hours - J. Caten responded after speaking with A.D.A. M. Levine that there was no issue to extend the time
needed for Apple to produce the documents.
1518 Hours - A.D.A. M. Levine shared a news article for an alleged stamped at a festival:
https://www.click2houston.com/entertainment/2023/03/06/1-dead-8-injured-in-upstate-new-york-concert-stampede
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<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fentertainmen
t%2F2023%2F03%2F06%2F1-dead-8-injured-in-upstate-new-york-concert-stampede%2F&data=05%7C01%7CJ
oshua.Caten%40houstonpolice.org%7Cc24a83af56a04e05a4f008db1e8847a4%7C64c753ca2ec6498181e75c75
97f9e7d8%7C0%7C0%7C638137342904147100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLC
JQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E55rWR6xU%2BJyf3hXE5t
I%2BxNHREMnRf1iSrdBg13cPWU%3D&reserved=0>
Detectives reviewed the article.
March 7, 2023
1225 Hours - Britney R. Pennycook of Corboy & Demetrio Law Firm stated to Detective J. Caten and Sgt. K.
Daignault:
"Gentlemen,
Jake Jurinek's father, Ron, just reached out to us because he noticed a call was recently made from Jake's
phone. He sent us the attached screenshot of his phone bill. Ron is hoping you can provide an explanation for the
1/17 call to Waukesha, WI.
Thank you. I hope you both are doing well."
March 8, 2023
0943 Hours - Sgt. K. Daignault responded to Britney R. Pennycook:
"Hello,
I would recommend for his father to call the provider and ask what SIM card number (IMSI/ICCID) and what the
IMEI number is for the phone used to make the call. It can then be compared to the actual device to see if there is
a difference. If there happens to be another SIM card out there, like one of his old ones with that number assigned
to it and it is put into any phone and a call is made, it will show on that account. Based on Det. Barrow saying the
phone is currently sealed and powered off, I don't see how that is possible from the actual phone. If they are the
same and it is possible, Det. Caten or Barrow can unseal the phone and power it on to confirm the call was not
made. I recommend starting with the provider."
March 11, 2023
1316 Hours - J. Caten requested that he and M. Barrow be put back into the Murder Scene Rotation from Lt. S.
Hope and Commander S. Spears.
March 16, 2023
1523 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Johnny Sutton and asked if the scheduled interview with Carol
Haave was still a go.
1753 Hour - Attorney Johnny Sutton representing Carol Haave stated he would be meeting with her the following
day (03/17/23) and he would have an answer for us the following Monday.
March 20, 2023
1945 Hours - Attorney Ronald Machen representing Brad Wavra requested a meeting with M. Barrow and J.
Caten for March 24, 2023 at 1630 hours.
March 21, 2023
0913 Hours - J. Caten responded to Wavra's attorneys and stated the time was good with them.
March 22, 2023
1105 Hours Attorney Philip Brinson contacted J. Caten
1401 Hours - Apple Attorney Steven Tyrell told J. Caten and M. Barrow that Steve Martyniuk did not wish to retain
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his firm for counsel.
1437 Hours - J. Caten asked Steven Tyrell for Steve Martyniuk's contact.
1544 Hours - Attorney Steven Tyrell provided the following information for Steve Martyniuk's contact:
Steve Martyniuk
Jimmy Jib Owner/Operator
Boardman Depositions
We understood from our discussion with Det. Barrow that, in response to the subpoenas, you had wanted Live
Nation and Scoremore to provide business record affidavits ("BRA") for each of the documents they produced in
civil litigation, which have been provided to HPD by counsel for plaintiffs in that matter. On March 16, we had a
subsequent discussion with ADAs Michael Levine and Kimberly Smith in which we explained the challenges faced
in providing a BRA for the entirety of the materials produced. During that discussion, Mr. Levine indicated that
the DA's Office and HPD would confer and reach back out to us with a proposed approach for our response. As
such, for now, we are standing by and awaiting further discussion before responding to the subpoenas. We are
happy to discuss further at any time and look forward to our continued cooperation with your investigation.
Best regards,
Brian
Brian E. Kowalski"
March 31, 2023
1352 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Philip Brinson and asked when he would be able to review the
deposition transcript. Mr. Brinson responded ten to fourteen days later.
April 1, 2023
1208 Hours - Attorney Philip Brinson representing Tray Hicks provided a rough draft version of Tray Hick's
deposition with plaintiffs' attorneys. The deposition transcript was very large and would be 200 + pages to print. It
will therefore be attached to the case file on a disk.
April 3, 2023
0843 Hours - J. Caten forwarded the deposition of Tray Hicks to M. Barrow and A.D.A. M. Wilhelm
Boardman Deposition
He stated he is representing Tray Hicks. He stated he received my contact from Sean Teare and wanted to know
if his client Tray Hicks is a target in the investigation. He stated he was prepping a deposition for Tray Hicks
against the plaintiff's lawyers. I told him that Tray Hicks is not a target in the investigation at this time. Brinson
stated he would go on to have his client deposed and would provide the deposition and/or allow us to interview
him at a later date. I told him to take his time and we could reconvene in the future.
On March 31, 2023, I asked Mr. Brinson when the transcript would be available. He stated it takes about ten to
fourteen days. On April 1st, Brinson provided a copy of the rough draft transcript. I reviewed it and completed
reading it on April 6, 2023.
Deposition Review
M. Wilhelm and I discussed the following:
1.Still sold withheld 2000 tickets, knowing they were out of space
2.Hicks saw fans being pulled out which he waffles on being concerning v normal
3.EAP never distributed and "crises team" just words, not real implementation, as per most things involving AW
security.
4.Strange car meeting (in attachment) ~p220
5.Hicks claiming he wanted HPD to send a strong announcement (in attachment) ~ p138
6.Wavra in same area as PD and Hicks during concert. (remember he says his wife and kids see things if I recall
correctly).
7.During concert, saw Seyth, Shawna and Emily together with medical personnel, go back and forth
8.In medical tent as CPR going on- Wavra, Stallone, Hicks, Stromberg, Mike Brown, Seyth and Shawna, Brent
Pg. 138 - Nin Jackson speaks with Hicks thT PD does not want to provide a statement because that indicates the
situation is/was a crisis at the gate rushing.
Hicks is asked who took over Sascha's position if he was not there. Hicks stated he did not know
Hicks requested to see and be a part of the emergency action plan. He was not responded. He asked all of the
key players via e-mail.
He tells the attorneys he would have notified officials part of his role to security personnel.
Hicks stated he had a radio.
F.) Interactions with the Harris County District Attorney's Office
Since our presentation with the D.A.'s Office on March 9, 2023, M. Barrow and I have continued our
communication with A.D.A. M. Wilhelm and update her when we receive noteworthy updates. She in turn, checks
in with us and asks how the investigation is going.
G.) Interactions with Apple
M. barrow and I worked with Attorney Steve Tyrell to set up interviews. He helped us set up interviews with
Anthony Mandler and provided a contact to Steve Martyniuk who decided to not retain Apple Counsel after they
reached out.
H.) Interactions with Anthony Mandler
On March 2, 2023, M. Barrow and I interviewed Anthony Mandler with other Apple Attorneys. Refer to M. Barrow's
Supplement for interview synopsis.
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I.) Interactions with Steve Martyniuk (Interview Disk 2A)
On March 23, 2023, I interviewed Steve Martyniuk after receiving his contact information from Attorney Steven
Tyrell of Apple. I reached out to him and left a voicemail. Steve Martyniuk called me back and I recorded the
interview. See below for interview synopsis. A copy of the recording will be attached to the case file.
March 23, 2023
Steve Martyniuk
07/06/1963
I introduced myself to Steve Martyniuk. He stated someone called him near the time that the incident happened.
He stated it was phone tag. He stated he left a detailed message on what he knew at the time on voicemail and
he was not contacted back. I provided some context and told Mr. Martyniuk why I was reaching out. Steve
Martyniuk stated his role is to deal with his camera. He stated he got there earlier in the day. He stated Greg
Hoffman was the "arm guy". He stated it was his job to control the head of the camera on the crane. He stated
there were a few camera issues but that always happens on setup. He stated approximately two to three songs
into the show, a "knuckle head" jumped up on the security fence and grabbed a control cable on the crane. He
individual pulled the control cable down. He stated Greg Hoffman had to retract the crane completely and set the
tail on the ground with the head in the air. He stated he stopped using it as a crane and used it as a fixed remote
head camera. He stated shortly after that, people starting boiling over the fence behind them. He stated they filled
in the entire area that no one was supposed to be in.
He stated after that point, there was a security guard that was pushed back where he was so he just hung out with
them. He stated the crowd appeared to be pretty calm and they were just trying to get as close to the music as
possible around him. He stated he could not see a thing from where he was sitting. He stated he did not hear
anything except from Greg. He stated Greg stated there were people getting CPR by him. He stated he asked
Greg if he was okay and Greg told him he was fine. He stated Greg stated PD and paramedics were working on
people. He stated he acknowledged. He stated no one from the trailer said anything about stopping. He stated
even if they wanted to stop the show, they had no control over the show. He stated he is not putting on the show.
He stated they were just there to help stream the festival for Apple.
I asked if he was able to review any of the footage from the concert. Steve Martyniuk stated no. He stated he does
not have access to that. He stated Apple probably has all of the footage. I told Mr. Martyniuk how the camera
would zoom in on the artist when the camera is live. I told him the camera looks at the victims that are receiving
CPR when it is not live. I told him that the camera would continuously do this. I told him that we are being told no
one knew about the CPRs except Hoffman. I asked why the camera is doing that. Steve Martyniuk stated he does
not remember doing that. He stated he probably did do that because Greg told him that was an area that
something was going on. He stated Greg did contact production and told them that something was going on. I
asked if that is something that is standard to zoom in and zoom out. Steve Martyniuk stated what goes on typically
is there are multiple cameras on a show. He stated they all have their assignments. He stated the director will
say, "ready six, take six". He stated he would line up the shot until they stop using their camera. He stated when
the shot is not on him, then they are free to look around to get ready to do another shot. He stated we are about a
year and a half out. He stated he does not remember.
Steve Martyniuk stated if his camera does that, he was probably looking for Greg and/or looking to see what was
going on. He stated he was kind of free to do that. I told him how we found it odd from our point of view as
investigators into the case and saw how this particular camera behaved. Mr. Martyniuk stated to put it into context,
think of a television truck. He stated in a television truck, there are three directors that sit on the front line. He
stated in front of them is a monitor wall. He stated it shows all the different cameras split up on small screens. He
stated they are likely 20" monitors. He stated there is also one to two larger monitors that shows the stream. He
stated his camera is a wideshot so it is typically on a bottom row in the truck. He stated wide shot angles are
placed on the bottom row of the monitor wall. He stated no one was likely paying attention to his monitor. He
stated when he was not on air, it is likely the director never saw what was going on his camera.
Steve Martyniuk stated he would provide photos of examples for inside a television truck. He stated he had a
monitor and could see what he was shooting for his camera. He stated he was about fifty feet away from the
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screen. He stated he could not physically see Greg. He stated he could only talk to him over the PL system they
had. He stated he does remember having some issues for the crane to be approved. He stated eventually the
crane was approved and he was assigned to operating the crane.
I asked if it was in his experience that a crane would displace approximately five-thousand people. He stated
five-thousand people is nuts. He stated the movie bird is what they were using. He stated there are a variety of
cranes. He stated at its longest point, it extends to fifty-two feet. He stated the base is probably five feet by five
feet. He stated the tail is about nine feet. He stated it roughly needs an area of thirty feet to the left and right of it.
He stated a thirty by thirty platform is about the area that the camera would take up. He stated there were other
cameras that needed protection in the media section that took up space.
Martyniuk stated he would send me what he sent to the Apple attorneys. I thanked Mr. Martyniuk for his time and
for helping with the investigation.
(The statement is paraphrased and not verbatim, please refer to the audio recording for the complete interview.)
J.) Interactions with Plaintiff's Attorneys
I have reached out to Attorney Noah Wexler to ask the dates of depositions so that I may provide a GJS to get
copies of the transcripts. I have not heard from Mr. Wexler for some time so the week of April 3, 2023, I reached
out to Lyons and Simmons. I was contacted by Attorney Carr who stated depositions have been completed and
some are currently ongoing. He stated he would reach out when to provide a GJS to Mr. Wexler to get copies of
the transcripts.
K.) Interactions with HPD CID
M. Barrow and I have continued to work with HPD Officer for this case. M. Barrow presented a Search
Warrant for iCloud to Harris County District Judge Veronica Nelson of the 482nd. The warrant was re-signed after
discovered the warrant was missing the judge's signature on the second page. When the warrant was
re-signed, he served it to Apple. He also has attested to Apple's requirements that we are not investigating an
abortion per California State Law.
L.) Interactions with ASM Global
On April 3, 2023, Attorney Brett Young for ASM Global contacted me. He stated his firm received a lawsuit for
injuries due to a "shooting" that took place at Astroworld 2021. He called to ask if we investigated any shooting
linked to Astroworld 2021. I told him I was not aware of any shootings reported.
3.) Finishing Up External HDD - Civil Discovery:
I took some notes while I was finishing up the SM_AW files. I noted the following:
File SM_AW 1953 - Further reveals the drastic Stage 1 change on 10/17/21 to its final state.
File SM_AW 2162 - John Junell reaches out and says he wants to provide support from the Global Security side
which indicates his view / role.
File SM_AW 2189 - Has viewing area of Stage 2 for the 2018 concert. This supports Davidson's theory they knew
what viewable capacity is.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0088 04/25/2023 09:17
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
DAIGNAULT, K P / Homicide - Support
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
DAIGNAULT, K P / Homicide - Support
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 04/25/2023
Approval Time
09:27:52
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Homicide Division Phone Processing Supplement
September 30, 2022 through October 13, 2022
Sgt. Kenneth Daignault
Narrative
On September 30, 2022, I, Sgt. K. Daignault assigned to Homicide Division, digital forensic section, received a
request from Det. M. Barrow to process an iPhone 12 Pro with a black case belonging to Jason Jurinek. The
passcode (112000) to the phone was provided. I conducted a Logical and Advanced Logical extraction of the
phone using Cellebrite UFED Software. The Extractions were loaded into Cellebrite Physical Analyzer and a
combined report was generated and saved to a flash drive. The phone and the report were provided to Det.
Barrow.
Detectives Caten and Barrow advised me that civil attorney's representing the Complainant Jason Jurinek
requested that I contact Brian Bowman ( ), a Digital Forensics Expert with Garrett
Discovery Inc and requested that I contact him regarding sending him the extractions done on this phone.
I contacted Brian Bowman who advised me Garrett Discovery is in contract with Cellebrite and has Cellebrite to
extract and process cell phone extractions and requested that I send him a copy of the extractions from Jason
Jurinek's phone. He sent me an upload link to send the files, but we later found the files were too large to send
that way.
On October 11, 2022, I received an email from Brian Bowman advising he would send me hard drive to put the
files on.
On October 13, 2022, I received a Samsung solid state drive in the mail and saved the Logical and Advanced
Logical extractions on the drive. I sent Brian Bowman an email advising him that I had received the drive and
would need the address the drive would need to be sent to.
END OF SUPPLEMENT
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0089 05/09/2023 19:43
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 05/09/2023
Approval Time
19:46:40
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) Keith Still Interview
1.) Keith Still Interview:
I out to Dr. Keith Still who is a Crowd Science Specialist. He resides in the United Kingdom. I requested an
interview from him set for May 10, 2023 at 0800 hours (CST). Below is a synopsis of notes and questions I have
created to ask him. I am sure more questions will come up during the interview. A copy of this document will be
added to the case file.
Dr. Keith Still Interview
[United Kingdom Standard = 2 Persons per Square Meter]
1 Square Meter = 10.76391 Square Feet
[United States = 1 Person per 5 Square Feet. Meaning 2 People per 10 square feet]
6.25 = Max Capacity of people per Square Meter
Risk of Crushing / Pressure is 7 - 10 Persons per Square Meter
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Keith Still Essay Assignments - Applied Crowd Science
"Invacuation" - to Strategic alternatives for crowd evacuation alternatives.
Catastrophe Theory - A branch of geometry where we depict the variables and resultant behaviors as curves or
surfaces.
Crowd Behavior - Behavior of citizens in the crowd.
Crowd Dynamics - How / Where crowds form, move and above the critical density threshold of more than one
person per square meter.
The key theory of dynamics is the difference between low and high density.
High Density is 6 or 7 people per square meter.
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Static Crowd - Stationary Crowd
Dynamic Crowd - Moving Crowd
USA "DIME-ICE" which fails to graps the elements in the design, the information and crowd management should
shape the crowd's expectation.
-Noe evidence expectations were a cause. Failing to manage, to shape the crowd's expectation was a distal
cause.
By adding expectations as a casual element you shift the focus of causality towards the masses.
D - Design (design of the venue)
I - Information (information and communication aimed at visitors)
M - Management (organizing and directing organizers)
I - Ingress (The inflow process of an activity)
C - Circulation (is the phase in which visitors are in a move about the event)
E - Egress (Outflow process; visitors leaving the activity)
Still does not advocate fitting DIMICE to fit too large of an area or an entire event. Apply DIMICE to sections of a
site. It is used to collect information on Crowd Risks
R - Route
A - Area
M - Movement
P - Profile
Ramp - Ramp is performed while assessing and designing an event site both under normal and emergency
circumstances.
Risk Map - Highlights waiting ques and congestion.
Red - High Risk
Orange - Medium
Green - Low
F - Force
I - Information
S - Space
T - Time
The Fist Model is used to provide a basic understanding of crowd disasters. The model and guidelines show many
crowd disasters could have been avoided by simple advanced planning and management techniques.
Shockwaves (Barrow and I called it Whirlpool Effect) - Shockwaves can lift people off their feet and propel them
up to three meters ore more.
Intense crowd pressures exacerbated by anxiety can make it difficult to breath.
The heat and thermal insulation of surrounding bodies cause some to be weakened and faint.
Crowd Risk Analysis
Still Conventional Risk Assessment documents are flawed due to:
Biased towards overestimating risk
Form Filling exercise (check the boxes) with a cut and paste approach.
Finally, not enough information, knowledge or intelligence to address and recreate crowd safety issues to the
condensed format of the typical risk assessment report.
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Also alludes to design, information, management which are three categories of systemic failure.
Route - From which direction will crowds approach and leave. What are the transport hubs to an d from the site?
Essays
Manon Gibbels Essay
First article Still provided. Most disasters occur because a mismatch between the capacity of the area and the
number of people trying to move into the space. The accidents are linked to crowd behavior, dynamics or risk
analysis.
Ise Murphy Essay
Highlights Speakers in crowds deter movement (Scott Davidson mentioned this).
Psychological Profiles Attached to Crowds
Rambunctious Crowd
Older Crowd
Calm Crowd
3 Primary Influences on Crowd Movement - Design, Information, Management
Kristin Finn Essay
Rutherford Silver identified 5 types of Crowd Behavior
Casual
Cohesive
Expressive
Aggressive
Explosive
Canneti Identified 6 Types
Invisible
Bating
Fleeing
Prohibition
Reversal
Feast
Berlonghi Identified 11 Types
Expressive or reveling crowds are often formed due to stimuli including event activities, performed actions and
psychosocial factors.
Goal for this crowd is to stimulate the senses and prompt specific behaviors with a desired effect creating feelings
of positivity and revelry among audience members.
Participator Crowds - Marathons
Political Crowds - Casual Crowds - Thrill Seeker Crowds - All can produce positive behavior outcomes but can
evoke negative behavior if managed inappropriately.
Most Negative and damaging crowds are deviant crowds, rushing, looting, violent, explosive.
Thrill seeking profile may become more deviant due to boredom, novelty, disinhibition, stimulation, restless. They
may become more deviant due to group identity and conformity or perhaps external catalysts within the event
setting itself as performer provocation or event activities and operational circumstances.
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Strong social identity amongst those in a dense crowd where similar situational norms and a shared bond makes
people more tolerant of a crowded situation.
Tristen Taylor's Essay
Time - This essay mentions time. It says often timing of the vent and micro planning of the stages can cause
issues where the crowd has unexpected surges and quick points that have to be carefully managed.
What is the event capacity? How much area Is there and how will it be used?
Movement - How Quickly will the spaces fill? What crowd movements do you expect? Over what period?
People / Profile: What kind of people are you expecting? What do you know about the audience demographics?
QUESTIONS
*****Question 1 *****
"USA DIMICE AND DIM ALICED - Deviate from the original objective of the DIMICE Model - "collect,
collate, and communicate a risk assessment of a specific section of a site."
Still Mentions USA DIMICE; how does USA DIMICE differentiate from his model?
Which set of Crowd Behavior Psychological types of Still Identify or use primarily? Does each event differentiate
between different psych profiles? What category does Dr. Still believe the visitors for Astroworld 2021 would fall
under?
Is would appear to be a fine line to walk where there is a psychological analysis of a crowd while trying to not
blame the crowd when a tragic incident occurs. For example, a deviant crowd might hold the blame for an incident
occurring. In the Introduction to Crowd Science, it states media often portrays the crowd being the one to blame.
Psychological analysis of a crowd would further reinforce this; wouldn't Dr. Still agree?
*****Question 11*****
Is it best to attempt categorize a crowd based on most of the behavior? Some crowds may have a mixture of
behaviors.
*****Question 12*****
Early in the investigation, we were told about normalcy bias in crowds. What is Dr. Still's opinion on that?
*****Question 13*****
An excerpt from Finn's essay stated, "Strong social identity amongst those in a dense crowd where similar
situational norms and a shared bond makes people more tolerant of a crowded situation." "This may lower the
perception of risk to their own personal safety until it is too late".
Would this be connected to normalcy bias?
*****Question 14*****
Tristen Taylor's Essay
Time - This essay mentions time. It says often timing of the vent and micro planning of the stages can cause
issues where the crowd has unexpected surges and quick points that have to be carefully managed.
In our investigation, the issue from transition to Stage 2 to Stage 1 has been a constant discussion. What is Dr.
Still's take on this transition?
*****Question 15*****
What is the event capacity? How much area Is there and how will it be used?
CAD 1.37. The Capacity signed off by HFD vs the actual viewing capacity. What is Dr. Still's opinion on this? Per
our investigation, it appears to be common pertaining to festivals.
*****Question 16*****
I believe it was in Taylor's essay that a capacity limit should stop at approximately 80% attendnance. Does Dr. Still
agree with this and/or was he the one that might have said this? If so, why?
*****Question 17*****
Design element was the causality on over half the incidents and concluded that an appropriate risk analysis of
crowds need to be understood to significantly reduce fatalities and serious injuries. What does Dr. Still think of the
design and setup of the Astroworld 2021 Festival? Thoughts on Stage 1?
*****Question 18*****
What is Dr. Still's opinion on crowd counting? Should it have occurred for all four quadrants at Astroworld? HFD
Could monitor the blocking points? Not all T Intersecting Venues do that?
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0090 06/09/2023 11:42
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/09/2023
Approval Time
12:39:55
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued
2.) New HCDAO Prosecutor Case Assignment
3.) Receiving Depositions
4.) Follow Up Investigation
A.) Interactions with Attorneys
B.) Interactions with Scoremore
C.) Interactions with Live Nation
D.) Interactions with Security Industry Specialists (S.I.S.) (Disk 2B)
5.) Case Glossary
6.) Disposition
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Timeline Continued:
This Timeline is continued from Supplements #57, #68, #69, #70, #76, #78, #82, #85, #87, and #89 were
generated by myself (Payroll # which documented the date the investigation began up to February 24,
2023. Due to the length of this investigation. Supplement #77 was the last Supplement for Volume 1 under HPD
Incident 149072421. Supplement 78 onward will be in Volume 2 case file.
"This Timeline Log is an approximate draft of the events that took place on November 5, 2021 at the Astroworld
Event in Houston, Texas within Harris County and the investigation thereafter. This Timeline Log will be used as a
point of reference for the Investigation of HPD Incident 149072421. The Detectives who have access to edit and
change this log are: Detective J. Caten and Detective M. Barrow. It will be attached to the case file, listed in this
report via Supplement, and may continue to get updated beyond the Case File Completion."
April 17, 2023
1814 Hours - Attorney Joe Bailey reached out to J. Caten and M. Barrow to meet up for an update on Astroworld.
April 18, 2023
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0900 Hours - J. Caten interviewed Sascha Guttfreund and Lucas Conder with their attorneys.
1249 Hours - A.D.A. M. Wilhelm requested an updated ORI from Detective J. Caten. J. Caten responded that he
has to hand deliver a copy of the ORI.
April 19, 2023
0923 Hours - J. Caten reached back out to Attorney Joe Bailey.
1123 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Derek Hollingsworth and provided his e-mail going forward. A.D.A.
M. Levine had notified J. Caten that Attorney D. Hollingsworth is representing Emily Ockenden for the criminal
side.
April 20, 2023
1425 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Chris Downey and asked for an update to speak with Brent
Silberstein in person.
1351 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Dr. Keith Still from his site and sent the following:
"Good Afternoon,
My name is Josh Caten and I am one of the lead detectives for the Astroworld 2021 tragedy that took place
November 5, 2021. Through our investigation, I have reached out to multiple experts to get their take on the
investigation. As per Dr. Keith Still, my partner and I have been reading his text books. We were wondering if he
would be willing to share any input on the investigation. My e-mail is
Thank you for considering our request."
1530 Hours - Dr. Keith Still responded to J. Caten and stated he needed to check with his attorneys before
speaking with us. He stated he is a retained expert for the plaintiff for the Astroworld Case.
April 21, 2023
1030 Hours - J. Caten interviewed Edward Dixon with S.I.S.
1430 Hours - J. Caten interviewed Adam Earls with S.I.S.
April 22, 2023
0623 Hours - Dr. Keith Still stated he is still waiting to hear back from his attorney and that he is traveling to Hong
Kong but may be able to speak upon his return.
0941 Hours - J. Caten responded to Dr. Keith Still to say there is no rush.
1419 Hours - J. Caten submitted a request for GJS from A.D.A. M. Wilhelm to send to Butler Snow LLP Firm,
specifically, Eric Nichols.
1424 Hours - J. Caten reached out to DPS Agent K. Crain and asked if they are ready to present their case to
HCDAO.
1649 Hours - Dr. Keith Still agreed to have a meeting with J. Caten and M. Barrow.
1736 Hours - J. Caten thanked Dr. Still and set the meeting for May 10, 2023 at 0800 hours.
April 24, 2023
0840 Hours - DPS Agent K. Crain provided "I have been trying to get information from our Regulatory Division
regarding individuals with criminal history that were hired by Valle Security. The Captain that was assisting me
suddenly retired and I am having some difficulty obtaining the information. When are you wanting to present?"
0933 Hours - J. Caten submitted a photo of AW and a CAD drawing so he could show detectives where he was at
during the concert.
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April 26, 2023
0938 Hours - J. Caten requested Dr. Keith Still's permission to add additional personnel to the interview with him.
1003 Hours - J. Caten invited EAC L. Satterwhite to join in the interview with Dr. Keith Still.
1352 Hours - J. Caten interviewed Andrew Knapp with S.I.S.
April 28, 2023
1641 Hours - Attorney Chris Downey asked if he could contact J. Caten the following week to discuss Brent
Silberstein.
April 30, 2023
1438 Hours - J. Caten attempted to set a meeting with DPS Agent K. Crain but K. Crain stated they had an
assignment.
May 4, 2023
1300 Hours - J. Caten interviewed Carol Haave with her attorneys.
May 8, 2023
0935 Hours - J. Caten spoke with Attorney Brian Kowalski pertaining to Scott Davidson.
1609 Hours - J. Caten submitted a GJS to Attorney Eric Nichols of Butlersnow.
1611 Hours - J. Caten submitted a "To-Do" list to A.D.A. M. Wilhelm and a roster of deposition dates.
To Do List (05/03/23):
HPD 149072421, Astroworld
-Boardman Deposition(s)
-Interview Carol Haave 05/04 & John Junnel 05/17
-Put Blue Back together - Transfer recordings and documents
-Receive Warrant Returns
-Brent Silberstein Interview
-PDF All Caten Field Notes
-Interview Emily Ockenden (New Defense Attorney is cooperating with detectives)
Current Deposition Dates
(HCDAO believe the case should not be presented to GJ until the Boardman Depositions)
Jeff Gaines 04/25
Chris Larry 06/26
Rob Paine 04/28
Reece Wheeler 05/31
Leo Nitzberg 06/01
Joe Saltzman 06/02
John Junnel 06/09
Seyth Boardman 06/20
Shawna Boardman 06/21
Lucas Conder 07/13
Sascha Guttfruend 07/13
Carol Haave 08/25
May 10, 2023
1000 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow interviewed Dr. Keith Still.
May 15, 2023
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0851 Hours - A.D.A. Alycia Harvey reached out and stated she would like to get caught up to speed on the
Astroworld Investigation.
1150 Hours - J. Caten met with A.D.A> Alycia Harvey to introduce her to the Astroworld case.
May 17, 2023
0847 Hours - A.D.A. M. Wilhelm notified J. Caten that Jim is still in charge of the GJ presentation along with her,
Harvey and possibly M. Levine. She requested a list of person the GJ should hear from and how many video /
audio exist for the case pertaining to interviews.
0849 Hours - J. Caten responded to M. Wilhelm and asked if there is a known date so he and Detective M. Barrow
can prepare. Wilhelm responded that she is not sure yet.
1300 Hours - J. Caten interviewed John Junnel with his attorneys.
1822 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Chris Downey to confirm the meeting with Brent Silberstein for May
18, 2023 has been cancelled because he had not heard anything.
May 25, 2023
1527 Hours - J. Caten reached out to DPS Agent K. Crain to see if May 31st at 1000 hours was good to have a
meeting.
May 30, 2023
1226 Hours - DPS Agent K. Crain asked if the meeting with HCDAO is still happening on May 31st. J. Caten
confirmed at 1201 Franklin at 1000 hours with A.D.A. A. Harvey, A.D.A. M. Levine, and M. Barrow.
May 31, 2023
1000 Hours - M. Barrow met with DPS and A.D.A. A. Harvey to discuss their findings on the case.
1336 Hours - Attorney Eric Nichols provided a link for Depositions.
1544 Hours - J. Caten received the map from Jerald Williams of SIS that J. Caten requested.
1636 Hours - A.D.A. A. Harvey stated she would like the GJ presentation to start on June 26th. She asked J.
Caten if we could get the blue back Volume 2 to her by June 9th.
1712 Hours - J. Caten reached out to Attorney Chris Downey for the follow up interview with Brent Silberstein.
June 5, 2023
1034 Hours - Jerald Williams provided J. Caten with the photo he mentioned in his interview.
June 6, 2023
1300 Hours - J. Caten and M. Barrow met with Attorneys Derek Hollingsworth and Andy Drumheller to discuss
Emily Ockenden.
June 7, 2023
1118 Hours - J. Caten requested the Deposition for Reece Wheeler form Attorney Ray Neuer. Mr. Neuer stated it
would be no isssue and required a GJS.
2.) New HCDAO Prosecutor Case Assignment:
On May 15, 2023, I learned A.D.A. Alycia Harvey would be assigned to Astroworld 2021. I have discussed/worked
cases with A.D.A. A. Harvey in the past like A.D.A. S. Teare. I agreed to meet with her, and we briefly discussed
some of the content for the case.
On May 25, 2023, I was contacted by A.D.A. M. Wilhelm. She stated she and A.D.A. J. Leitner have volunteered
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to remove themselves from the case as A.D.A. Alycia Harvey and M. Levine would be the prosecutors to try the
case should there be an indictment in the Grand Jury. The same day, I spoke with A.D.A. A. Harvey. She told me
she is still learning the case and will get with A.D.A. M. Levine to discuss how they want to present to the Grand
Jury. I offered to send a simple blueprint module to help assist in the presentation mapping process for GJ. On
May 29, 2023, I sent a draft of said plan.
3.) Receiving Depositions:
On May 31, 2023, Attorney Eric Nichols provided deposition transcripts for the case after receiving a Grand Jury
Subpoena from me on May 8, 2023 via e-mail. The first batch of depositions contained the following transcripts:
Ryan Boros
Jeff Gaines
Bebhinn Gleeson
Angela Gutierrez
Try Hicks
Mark Miller
Rachel Newman
Leo Nitzberg
Rob Paine
Kathryn Paraskevas
Robert Roux
Kathryn Paraskevas Notes
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Begins talking about when Kathryn made mental notes a week or so after the event about Seyth Boardman's
concern for a pinch point on September 8th. She stated she was directed to work on the pinch point by Silberstein
and Ockenden.
Page 41
She talks about getting a message from Emily Ockenden to say she can at least get John Junnell what he wants
by the end of tonight.
Page 43
Attorney asks Paraskevas if she understands capacity measuring told by Emily Ockenden.
Page 98
The attorney asks Kathryn about the disagreement Brent Silberstein and Emily Ockenden had with production.
She stated that they did not like the changes production requested for the CAD drawing.
Page 105
The attorneys asks Kathryn about the pinch points Brent and Emily were concerned for created by production.
Page 114
This part of the deposition is where Kathryn begins to talk about the issues between the production team and
Brent Silberstein. She says that production is upset that her measurements say house was further from the stage
than production liked.
Page 126
"19 A. The approved layout is a guideline when
20 we're onsite marking. It's never, in my experience,
21 has ever been exact to what a festival -- how a
22 festival is actually laid out at the end of the day"
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4.) Follow Up:
[A.) Interactions with Attorneys]
I have spoken to Attorney Eric Nichols for Sascha Guttfruend and Lucas Conder. I have spoken to Attorney Sean
Teare to see where the status was for Eric Nichols to provide the requested Depositions via GJS.
I have been contacted by Attorney Charles Flood requesting an update. I have spoken to Attorney Chris Downey
and we tentatively set up a date to interview Brent Silberstein for May 18, 2023. I reached out and did not hear
anything back from Mr. Downey. I have worked with Attorney Johnny Sutton for the Carol Haave and John Junnel
interviews. Along Attorney Johnny Sutton, I have spoken with Brian Kowalski of Live Nation. We discussed Scott
Davidson (See below for more details). I have met and spoken with Joe Bailey to discuss his clients involvement.
He wanted to know the status for Clair Global and Paradocs.
I have spoke with Attorney Phillip Brinson representing Tray Hicks who asked for an update on the case. I have
reached out to Attorney Derek Hollingsworth who stated he is representing Emily Ockenden. I have spoken with
the plaintiff's attorneys in Dallas for status updates on the case. I have continued to be transparent with all of the
attorneys and their clients. As I have stated in the previous parts of this investigation; transparency is what has
gotten this investigation (as for Barrow and me) as far as we have gotten with regards to information gathering.
[B.) Interactions with Scoremore]
I was in communication with Attorney Sean Teare and Dan Cogdell of the Cogdell Law Firm who are representing
Scoremore. We set a date for me to interview Lucas Conder and Sascha Guttfreund on April 18, 2023 at Cogdell's
Firm. I prepared for their interviews the days and night before. I was requested by Attorney Eric Nichols not to
record the conversation of either client due to the civil litigation. I arrived at the Cogdell Law Firm at approximately
0800 hours and met with Attorneys Eric Nichols, Sean Teare, and Dan Cogdell. They provided me with a binder
containing documents pertinent to Scoremore as a client that was extracted from the civil litigation via discovery.
This binder will be reviewed and tagged as evidence under this case number. I interviewed Lucas Conder first at
approximately 0930 hours. I then interviewed Sascha Guttfreund at approximately 1230 hours. There were some
breaks in between. Both interviews had the three attorneys present. Below is a synopsis of the interview. The
interviews took place in a conference room at Cogdell Law Firm in Houston, Texas within Harris County located
at:
1000 Main St., Suite 2300
Houston, TX 77002
i.) Lucas Conder Interview
Introduction
Lucas Conder stated he was living in Los Angeles with his wife. He stated he worked for a talent agency. He
stated he was interested in moving to Austin, Texas and reached out to Sascha Guttfreund in 2015 for a job with
Scoremore. He stated Sascha was looking for a #2 in command and he was hired. He stated his job within the
company is to book artists. He stated in their industry, they get to know different people. He stated it is not
uncommon for people to reach out for favors / requests for certain things even though it does not fall under their
job description. He stated primarily, he was in charge of bringing in artists for festivals / concerts.
Relationships - Key Players
He stated he worked with Cara Lewis and David Stromberg in 2019 and in 2021. I began to go through a list of
individuals that have come up in this investigation. I asked what his experience with John Junnel was. He stated
he has had lots of conversations with John Junnel. He stated he trusts him. He stated John Junnel is to ensure
safety operations are covered from a thousand-foot view from Live Nation. He stated John Junnel and Seyth
Boardman communicated amongst each other. He stated he did not talk to Carol Haave a lot.
I asked about his relationship with Brad Wavra. He stated Brad Wavra is Travis's booker. He stated he is a bit
different from John Junnel pertaining to safety concerns. He stated he did not discuss safety with Wavra.
John Junnel stated he met Brent Silberstein in passing at the Scoremore office in Austin in 2019.
John Junnel stated he has never interacted with Travis Scott or his team directly. He stated he has worked with
him before.
Junnel stated he met Sascha when Live Nation acquired Scoremore.
John Junnel stated he has met Scott Davidson and had a few conversations with him in the past. He stated he
met Davidson while he was working a Scoremore event. He stated he does not have any knowledge as to why
Scoremore and Scott Davidson separated. I asked if he had any knowledge of Scott Davidson's or any side
project with Live Nation and he stated he does not.
I asked John Junnel if he knew Emily Ockenden. He stated he has not worked many events with her. He stated he
met her in 2019 at the After Actions meeting.
Involvement with Astroworld Festivals
Mr. Junnel stated in 2019, he learned Live Nation had acquired Scoremore. He stated since he was assigned to
festivals, he began working alongside Sascha. He stated his role was to make sure Scoremore is adhering to Live
Nation's compliance of best practices. John Junnel stated he attended the After Actions meeting for the
Astroworld 2019. He stated Scoremore requested he go for the feedback of the event.
I asked if he remembered the overall take from the 2019 After Actions plan. He stated there was a lack of
coordinated plan, lack of security, lack of coordination with the venue, medical concerns, and their tasked role. He
stated after the meeting, Junnel stated they should be on a professional security director. He stated in was in a
group discussing who they should bring. He stated Seyth Boardman was one of those people mentioned. He
stated he was not the one who asked Seyth directly to work Astroworld 2021.
He stated Live Nation did not get involved with the hiring of security teams hired. I asked if he heard one of the
companies hired were not licensed. Junnel stated from time to time, they hear of these issues. He stated
sometimes it is involving insurance requirements or licensing. He stated when Live Nation is made aware of it,
they push it back towards the Security Director to remedy. He stated for Astroworld 2021, he was not aware of a
security company not being licensed. He stated had he been made aware, he would have had it fixed by telling
the security director to get it through the proper channels.
Astroworld 2021
He stated in early 2021 was when he first learned there was to be an Astroworld 2021. He stated he received an
e-mail in March 2021 that they were moving forward. I asked what his role would be for Astroworld 2021. He
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stated he worked on site assessment for security operations. He stated Live Nation makes sure they are aligned
with the local requirements based on where the venue is located. He stated he would look at what plans are
operating on site and make sure best practice is followed. He stated for Astroworld 2021, issues were raised from
Seyth. He stated he got involved afterwards. I asked what kind of issues came up.
Junnel stated playing on one stage was an issue because there was a narrow passageway to the main stage from
stage 2. He stated there was an issue with the search protocols that were passed to the artist's management
team. He stated Seyth had plans though to alleviate the issues. He stated opening the site earlier than announced
was one of those plans. He stated he briefed Carol Haave of the issues. He stated the three of them discussed
the issues. He stated he participated on various calls through the planning stages.
I asked if he understood the issues Seyth brought up to be actual issues. He stated he did not know the issues
that Seyth brought up were issues. He stated ultimately, he did come to understand what Seyth was concerned
about. He stated he believes Seyth Boardman was concerned and should be concerned for all the events he
worked.
I asked if he recalled talking with Seyth via text message where Seyth stated that he is not looking towards the
event. He stated he does not know what he meant. He stated what he believes Seyth meant was the event was
going to be a challenge. He stated the stadium was putting pressure on Seyth for reassurance.
I asked about the text between John Junnel and Carol Haave about Brad Wavra seeming nervous. He stated he
believed that was because Wavra was nervous about the stage not being finished on time.
I asked John Junnel about the text message where Seyth stated he made everyone feel comfortable. Mr.
Junnel stated after the After Actions plan in 2019, there was a lot of feedback. He stated the venue, PD,
and others chimed in a lot on how to make things better. He stated when Seyth was to present the
Astroworld 2021 security plan, he thought he was going to get a lot of comments, questions, and possible
pushback. He stated after his presentation, he did not get any of that. He stated this alarmed Seyth
because he thought everyone was okay with the plan and did not fully understand the undertaking of this
festival. He stated Seyth made everyone feel comfortable. He stated he noticed the same PD personnel
that was in the After Actions plan in 2019 did not raise any concerns for the 2021 meeting. He stated it
was surprising.
John Junnel stated they had a walkthrough the property the day before the festival. He stated Seyth Boardman
led the walkthrough. He stated he went through the changes, plans, barricades, etc. He stated it was a Q&A
process. He stated Chief Satterwhite was there. He stated SWAT, someone from medical, and stadium personnel
was also there. He stated he believed the plan Seyth had to be a good plan after looking over it.
Junnel stated after the walkthrough, he took the opportunity to introduce himself to Chief Satterwhite. He stated he
asked Chief Satterwhite if there was anything that they should do differently and if he was comfortable with the
plan. He stated Chief Satterwhite told him he was good. He stated he requested to add some additional
barricades near the bridge. He stated he asked Chief Satterwhite if they had sufficient manpower and he stated
yes.
Junnel stated he told Chief Satterwhite that social media groups were planning on rushing the gates. He stated
Chief Satterwhite told him that he would make (in CID) aware of the issues.
I asked Junnel his involvement with capacity and if he knew why no one measured the viewing area. He stated it
depends on the site and dynamics opposed rather than measuring the viewing area. He stated each site has
different dynamics.
He stated the variables is the permitting process, local authorities and falling into the CAD design adhering to the
specific requirements in the area.
I asked about the conversation in text where Carol Haave and Seyth are discussing how tight the event would be.
He stated he did not respond to the text and does not remember it. He stated he believes Carol was looking at the
overall capacity.
ReSource Event Group : - ReSource Event Group is a company that is based out of Florida. HPD Homicide
Detectives observed the company to have two employees. Based on evidence, Kathryn Paraskevas appeared to
be more involved in the plannings and the CAD drawings. She worked alongside Emily Ockenden. According to
ReSource Event Group's attorney, the company is bankrupt and no longer operational. Paraskevas has refused to
provide a statement to detectives.
Scoremore Shows: - Scoremore Shows was founded by Sascha Guttfreund in Austin, Texas. The concert
promotion company formed in 2009. After a previous attempt that Guttfreund denied to sell, Live Nation became a
co-owner of Scoremore Shows in 2018. Though Scoremore Shows was the main promotor for Astroworld 2021
alongside Travis Scott and Live Nation; Sascha Guttfruend did not attend Astroworld 2021 due to contracting
COVID. His number two in command, Lucas Conder also contracted COVID-19. The two of them worked from
home in Austin and watched the livestream. Both have been interviewed by HPD Homicide.
SETRAC: - SETRAC is the SouthEast Texas Regional Advisor Council. One of the things the company offers is a
SETRAC truck which can be rented. The truck was rented by HCEC and stationed outside the main medical tent.
The purpose for the truck is to declare an MCI. Medical Director from Harris County Medical Corps initiated the
MCI form SETRAC. SETRAC also has the ability to work on providing lifeflight transport. It was not utilized at this
event because the patients were transported via ambulance.
Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (SIS): - Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (SIS) is a national security
company in the United States. Their primary function is to be hired by companies to protect property. For
Astroworld 2021, the company was hired by Apple Inc. to assist with protection of their camera equipment.
According to their personnel interviewed by HPD Detectives, Apple Inc. is a common client for them. The security
guards generally consist of retired and part time law-enforcement officers. They were unarmed for Astroworld
2021.
SMG (Worldwide Entertainment & Convention Venue Management): - SMG is a venue management
company founded in 1977. They service more than 220 public assembly companies. The company was brought
together to AEG by ASM Global to work for NRG. Many documents produced in the civil litigation for this case are
labeled as "SMG".
SZA: - SZA is an American R&B Artist that played on Stage 2 before Travis Scott. Her performance ended at
approximately 2042 hours and Travis Scott took the stage at approximately 2102 hours on Stage 1.
Travis Scott: - (Copied from In-Depth Synopsis) According to Wikipedia, Jacques Bermon Webster II; known as
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Travis Scott, crafted his name from a favorite uncle and one of his inspirations (Kid Cudi) whose real name is
Scott Mescudi. Travis Scott began his first major label contract in 2012. In 2018, Travis Scott released his third
studio album, "Astroworld". The album had a hit single called "Sicko Mode" which featured Drake. In 2020, Scott
became the first artist on the Hot 100 to have three songs debut at number one in less than a year.
Travis Scott was arrested in Chicago at Lollapalooza festival on August 1, 2015. I noticed there was not an arrest
documented in NCIC. According to Lt. M. Moreth of Chicago PD, the police report was documented under case
number: HY364987. An individual named in the report, Denise M. Robinson was arrested in the incident as well. I
did not find charges for her in NCIC. Scott was arrested for disorderly conduct after telling concertgoers to rush
the stage.
According to Wikipedia, in 2015 at the Open-air Festival in Switzerland, Travis Scott can be seen allegedly
encouraging fans to attack a man who took his shoe while crowd-surfing. He stopped the concert and repeatedly
told the crowd to "fuck him up", while spitting on him (as seen on YouTube).
According to NCIC, Travis Scott (under his legal name) was arrested by Rogers Police Department on May 13,
2017 for Endangering Welfare of a Minor, Disorderly Conduct, and Inciting a riot. I contacted Roger Police
Department who stated there are no documents pertaining to my request. I was later told the documents were
sealed and would have to go through an attorney/prosecutor to be reviewed. Assistant District Attorney M. Levine
contacted them and reviewed the information.
April 30, 2017, a fan sued Travis Scott after falling off a balcony and becoming paralyzed. The lawsuit stated he
was dragged on stage and blamed the fall on a crowd surge. This individual is Kyle Green. I have reached out to
his attorney and have not received any information (Attorney Howard Hershenhorn).
I received an anonymous tip to reach out to John McGuire. I researched the individual and found a John McGuire
of Trask House LLC. He stated he worked with Travis Scott since 2015 and helped create Astroworld. He stated
he was yelled at by Travis Scott in the "Look Mom I can Fly" Netflix documentary. He stated he and Travis Scott
had differing views regarding Safety and Security. Travis' disregard for safety among other factors led to his
departure from the organization.
TwentyFour / Seven: - TwentyFour / Seven is the database software which records individuals logging into ICS.
The company provides the software to the entity that utilizes the ICS and does not have control over it from that
point.
Unified Command: - Unified Command - A Safety & Security Technology Provider is a company that has been
around since 2012. The company was hired to provide security camera footage for the venue; namely Stage 1.
Unified Command is commonly mistaken for Unified Command Post (Main Command Post) mentioned below.
Unified Command's sole purpose was to provide cameras and an Incident Command System (ICS) to log
significant events. For example, at 2103 hours, there is a log that unconscious people were being pulled from the
crowd.
Incident Command Post (ICP): - The Incident Command Post was a trailer located in the Purple Lot north of the
Yellow Lot. In some maps, the location for the Purple Lot is referred to as the boneyard. The Incident Command
Post is commonly confused with Unified Command mentioned above. Detectives have often referred to the
Unified Command Post as the Main Command Post. The trailer contained multiple entities and they are as
follows:
The Houston Police Department
Texas Southern University Police Department
The Houston Fire Department
Paradocs
ASM Global
Unified Command
B3Risk
AJ Melino & Associates
Valleje Security
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Apex Security
CSC Security
The trailer was essentially a compound where a group of vendors were in the same place. It did not consist of
production or Travis Scott's team.
Valleje Security: - Valleje Security is a security company recommended by Seyth Boardman hired by Live Nation
and John Junnel for the Astroworld 2021 festival. The company is being investigated by the Texas Department of
Public Safety for allegedly operating in the State of Texas without a Security License.
XX Global Inc.: - XX Global Inc. is Travis Scott's Management Company. XX Global, Inc. is listed as a Producer
and Promoter of the Astroworld Festival and is a party to Independent Contractor Agreements for the Astroworld
Festival. The company is mentioned in the civil litigation.
Yellow Lot: - The Yellow Lot is a concrete lot that is a part of NRG park. It is the furthest lot west of NRG stadium.
Main St runs parallel with the lot to the west. McKnee runs northwest to southeast to the north of Yellow Lot.
Murworth runs west to east south of Yellow Lot. Yellow Lot is where the Astroworld 2021 festival grounds were
located. It contained Stage 1, Stage 2, the main medical tent, merchandise, vendors, and festival entities. Yellow
Lot is where the tragedy took place.
EighteenTwentySix: - EighteenTwentySix is a California consultant company for event production and touring.
They were brought on to assist in the production for Travis Scott's performance at Stage 1.
6.) Disposition:
As of June 9, 2023, this is the case Disposition. Astroworld 2021 case HPD Investigation - Murder Squad 1 is
contained in Volume 1 & Volume 2. All future depositions, Supplements, documents, evidence, etc. will come in
the form of addendum to this case file (HPD 149072421). The DPS case file will be requested and added via
addendum as well. Below is the disposition screen. M. Barrow and I plan to have Volume 1 and Volume 2 copies
sent to A.D.A. A. Harvey sometime next week. This case file has been requested by the HCDAO. A.D.A. A.
Harvey and A.D.A. M. Levine is aware of future depositions are incoming. They also know we may have access to
interview Emily Ockenden. A supplement will be generated tagging the remaining evidence for this case. Should
there be an indictment in the Grand Jury, then Volume 3 will be formed in lieu of addendum for the continuation of
the investigation.
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CASE DISPOSITION: (Mark Only One Category)
All categories include Adults and Juveniles Arrested or Referred
[ ] Arrested and Charged In This Case*
[ ] Arrested and Charged In Other Cases* (Suspect will not to be charged in this case)
[ ] Lack of Prosecution by D.A. For Non-Evidentiary Reason**
[ ] Lack of Prosecution by Complainant**
[ ] Death of Defendant
[ ] Unfounded (Incident did not occur)
[ ] Inactive - No Further Leads
[ ] Inactive - Arrest Warrant Filed
[X] Inactive - Pending Grand Jury Referral
[ ] Inactive - Pending Lab Analysis
[ ] Closed by Investigation (Only for cases titled Investigation)
[ ] Closed by Seizure of Money
[ ] Closed by Seizure of Vehicle
[ ] Closed by Referring to Outside Agency ___________
[ ] Case Open and Active
[ ] Case Transferred to Another Division ___________
[ ] Other: _______________________________
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[ ] Exceptional Clearances: _______________________________
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[End of Supplement.]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0091 06/21/2023 09:36
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/21/2023
Approval Time
10:07:42
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Continued
2.) Emily Ockenden Interview
3.) Seyth & Shawna Boardman Deposition
4.) SIU Blue Back
1.) HPD Homicide Murder Squad 1 Investigation Continued:
This Timeline is continued from Supplements #57, #68, #69, #70, #76, #78, #82, #85, #87, #89 and #90 were
generated by myself (Payroll # Due to the length of this investigation. Supplement #77 was the last
Supplement for Volume 1 under HPD Incident 149072421. Supplement 78 onward will be in Volume 2 case file.
Supplement #90 was the last Supplement to be included directly in the case file. Anything afterwards will be
added via addendum to HPD 149072421. Should there be an indictment in Grand Jury or anything substantial that
would significantly re-open the investigation, a Volume 3 will be created. Otherwise, all information will be added
to the case file via addendum.
The day to day activity timeline has also concluded but we will still document pertinent dates to the investigation
such as the information below.
2.) Emily Ockenden Interview:
On June 14, 2023, Attorney Derek Hollingsworth reached out to me. He asked if we could meet with Emily
Ockenden on June 20, 2023 at 1000 hours. I stated that would be fine.
On June 20, 2023, M. Barrow, Lt. S. Hope, and I went to 712 Main St, Ste. # 1705, in Houston, Texas within
Harris County to interview Emily Ockenden. In the meeting were her attorneys Derek Hollingsworth, Andy
Drumheller, and Live Nation Attorney Brian Kowalski. The interview lasted from approximately 1000 hours to 1400
hours. Refer to a future M. Barrow Supplement for the interview synopsis.
3.) Seyth & Shawna Boardman Deposition:
On June 20, 2023, I learned from civil attorneys in the case that Seyth Boardman pled the 5th in his deposition. I
learned Shawna Boardman is set for August / September for her deposition.
4.) SIU Blue Back:
On June 14, 2023, I met with Commander L. Menendez - Sierra who was a Lt. at the time the Astroworld
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investigation began and was over the SIU portion. He went over the structure of the SIU blueback with me. He
stated the reason the blue back is in blue and not green (green is utilized when a officer(s) are being investigated
for a criminal crime which did not pertain to this case) is because SIU was assigned to assist us in our
investigation to split up the tasks.
On June 20, 2023, Commander L. Menendez - Sierra met with me at HPD Homicide and provided me custody of
his blue-back. He did not have the proper cover format for HPD Homicide. I created a cover in which he signed. I
then turned in the case file on June 21, 2023 when admin staff returned to the office. I will request a copy and
submit it to the D.A.'s Office once complete.
[End of Supplement]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0092 06/21/2023 12:07
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
MENENDEZ-SIERRA, L R / North Patrol Division
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
MENENDEZ-SIERRA, L R / North Patrol Division
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/21/2023
Approval Time
12:08:42
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
SIU Supplement - L.R. Menendez-Sierra
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Incident #1490724-21
1 Reliant Parkway
L. R. Menendez-Sierra
2.WRITTEN STATEMENTS:
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 5/25/2022Time: 9:18 AM
My name is Troy R. Finner. My payroll number is I am Chief of Police of the Houston Police Department.
On Friday, November 5, 2021, at approximately 1500 hours I arrived at the Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival
located at 1 NRG Park, Houston, Texas. Upon arriving I met with several members of our leadership team who
escorted me around the area. At approximately 1530 hours, I met with Travis Scott's head of security, Michael
Brown. I told Mr. Brown that I needed his assistance to enhance public safety during the concert and other
unplanned "pop up" future events. I specifically asked him to notify us before having any unscheduled events to
allow us to properly staff it. Mr. Brown concurred and he asked if I could speak directly with Mr. Scott and I
agreed to do so. Mr. Brown escorted me into Mr. Scott's trailer where we had a brief conversation. I expressed
the need and my desire for our teams to communicate effectively to keep everyone safe that night and for future
unplanned "pop up" events. I informed Mr. Scott that during the pandemic I had witnessed a level of disorder that
I had not experience during my entire career and it had an effect on people of all ages. Before leaving, I told Mr.
Scott I was proud of him for giving back to the community and thanked him for renovating the basketball court at
Sunnyside Park. After the meeting, I informed my team that I would be leaving the location and would return later
that night before the end of the concert.
At 2120 hours, I called Executive Assistant Chief Satterwhite, who was at the concert, to inform him that I would
be returning shortly. Chief Satterwhite informed me that Seyth Boardman notified him that the barricade in front of
the stage had possibly failed and if it could not be repaired the concert would be shut down. I asked Chief
Satterwhite to have someone meet me at the command post upon my arrival. Once I arrived, Commander
Seafous directed my support team and me to the main stage area. At 2202 hours, we walked in front of the stage
looking for a breach in the barricade but did not notice any. I asked Commander Seafous for the location of Chief
Satterwhite, and said he was not sure, but we should check behind the stage. After arriving back stage, Chief
Satterwhite approached me and stated that at least three unresponsive citizens has been removed from the crowd
and administered CPR. I told Chief Satterwhite that the concert should have ended and why was the music still
playing? He told me that he had ordered them to end the show and this would be the last song. The music ended
after that song and I was notified of more victims who were transported to hospitals. We later walked over to the
medical tent where medics were administering CPR to an unresponsive male. It was at this time I was informed
this was a mass casualty event. I was later told that other citizens who were transported to hospitals had died. I
was informed that a security guard allegedly told a staff in the medical tent that someone had injected an unknown
substance into his neck before he went unconscious. I declared the location a crime scene and ordered homicide
investigators to go to the hospitals and to the scene.
This statement is intended to provide as much detail as possible regarding my role, observations, interactions,
decisions, and actions concerning the Travis Scott event which took place on November 5th, 2021, at NRG Park
carrying the address 1 Nrg Park, Houston, Texas. The park complex and grounds are located west of Fannin
Street, north of the South Loop Interstate 610, east of Kirby Drive between the South Loop Interstate 610 and
Westridge, east of Lantern Point between Westridge and Murworth, east of Main Street between Murworth and
McNee, north of McNee between Main Street and Kirby Drive, and south of La Concha between Kirby Drive and
Fannin Street.
My role for this event was to serve as the highest ranking HPD official in command of the on-duty Houston Police
personnel assigned to work the event on that day. In the days prior to the event, I participated in several meetings
pertaining to event operations. On Thursday, October 28th, 2021, at 2:00pm, I logged into a Microsoft Teams
meeting organized by Michael McCall with NRG Park. Mr. Seyth Boardman, representing the producer of the
event, Live Nation, discussed their plans for event operations to include the footprint of the event, times of
operation, and security for the event. There were numerous personnel from HPD and other public and private
entities logged in to the call and that information should be available through the host, Mr. McCall. On Monday,
November 1st, 2021, I met with our HPD Special Operations team and the security director for NRG Park, Ryan
Boros, in the NRG Park Blue Lot to listen to the plan from Mr. Boros on how attendees to the event would arrive
and enter into the main event area.
On the morning of Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, I attended an internal meeting at 1200 Travis in the Chief's
conference room on the 16th floor where Lieutenant David Sauer, over the Special Operations Division Special
Events Unit, provided a briefing on Live Nation's plan for operations and security at the event. Later in the
afternoon at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, I attended a meeting held at the NRG Center located
on the NRG Park complex. Attendees to that meeting that I can recall were HPD Executive Assistant Chief
James Jones, Assistant Chief Daryn Edwards, Commander James Skelton, Lieutenant David Sauer, Lieutenant
Clayton Steele, Sergeant Glenn West, Sergeant TJ Riley, and Sergeant Mark Myskowski. Representing Live
Nation in attendance were Seyth Boardman and Marty Wallgren. Representing NRG Park were Michael McCall,
Leah Mastaglio, and Ryan Boros. Representing Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) were Chris Laney
and possibly Joann Patrick. In that meeting, Mr. Seyth Boardman discussed the overall layout, planned
operations, and their staffing plans to include both off duty law enforcement and private security. Mr. Boardman
specifically discussed security and crowd management around the stage area as well as the improved design of
barricade around the stage and into the spectator foot prints to protect concert attendees from crush. He stated
he was bringing in specialized security personnel, trained and experienced specifically in concert crowd
management. He stated those personnel as well other private security personnel and off duty extra employment
police would have the responsibility of managing the crowd during the concert and they would be deployed around
the stage and throughout the planned sterile aisle paths. In addition, Mr. Boardman discussed the plan for initial
entry into the event venue as well as their plans for COVID 19 testing and how the additional security staffing was
intended to keep the event attendees from rushing across the grounds in an effort to be first to the merchandise
area. In all, Mr. Boardman described several hundred security personnel from multiple private security agencies
that would be deployed to manage and secure the event.
On Thursday, November 4th, 2021, I attended a walk-through of the event at NRG Park and led by Mr. Seyth
Boardman. There were approximately 100 persons in attendance from HPD, HFD, NRG Park, Live Nation, CSC,
APEX Security, and several other involved entities though I cannot recall, specifically, everyone in attendance.
That night, Thursday, November 4th, 2021, I returned to NRG Park as I had been alerted earlier that Mr. Travis
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Scott intended to go through his set to test sound and timing. The concern was that this information may become
known to the public and possibly draw crowds. Mr. Scott did eventually go through some of his music at
approximately 11:30pm that evening but there were no issues reported to me.
On Friday morning, November 5th, 2021, I reported to work at 1200 Travis. My plan was to arrive at NRG Park in
the early afternoon following the completion of unrelated responsibilities to include a fundraiser for SPO William
Jeffrey who was killed in the line of duty and Sergeant Mike Vance who was severely wounded in the same
incident. Executive Assistant Chief James Jones accompanied me and we had just arrived at the fundraiser at
our Houston Police Officers Union offices at 1602 State Street before noon when I received calls from both Mr.
Seyth Boardman and Lieutenant Clay Steele advising me there had been challenges early in the day with event
attendees rushing the security gates toward the merchandise area and there were different groups attempting to
scale the perimeter fencing in order to get into the event. I informed EAC Jones and we quickly thanked the
fundraiser organizers and teams and proceeded directly to NRG Park in my vehicle to assess. We arrived on the
NRG Park property at approximately 12:30pm and proceeded to the primary HPD command post located in the
NRG Park Orange Lot. The Orange Lot is located west of Fannin Street and east of the Astro Arena. Positioned
directly next to the HPD command post was the HFD command post to ensure constant communication and
coordination between both response agencies. There I met with HPD leadership and learned that hundreds of
attendees had rushed the gates in an effort to get to the merchandise tents first but things were now under
control. I was told the current and on-going challenge was that groups of persons who presumably did not have
tickets to the event were forming outside NRG Park property in different places along the perimeter and were
looking for places to get into the event.
EAC Jones and I then proceeded to the Purple Lot to meet with Mr. Boardman. The Purple Lot is where the event
security and equipment areas were staged. The Purple Lot is located on the north side of McNee between Kirby
to the east and Main Street to the west. Mr. Boardman confirmed there were a lot of challenges earlier and the
current issue was people who likely did not have a ticket and trying to get into the event. We began to drive
around the perimeter to assess the area and quickly discovered that one of the primary locations where people
were trying to scale or go through fences was at Westridge immediately west of Kirby. The group was trying to
defeat the fencing on the north side of Westridge and into the Green Lot located between Westridge to the south,
Kirby to the east, Lantern Point to the west, and Murworth to the north. The Green Lot for this event was serving
as the point of entry to the Yellow Lot and where ticketed attendees were confirmed and security checked. It is
also the location of the largest and main merchandise tent. The persons trying to get through or over the fencing
on Westridge were mixed in with legitimate ticket holders who were walking east on Westridge toward the Blue
Lot entrance where they were supposed to enter. The problem was exacerbated by the traffic flow north on Kirby
from the 610 Loop and west on Westridge making it very difficult to stop groups from forming and defeating the
fencing. Therefore I directed all traffic to be diverted from traveling north on Kirby unless they were event
attendees. Event attendee traffic was routed directly into the Blue Lot located east of Kirby and south of the NRG
Stadium and Astrodome. This allowed for greater control of the perimeter fencing on Westridge.
The bulk of the on-duty police personnel, four field forces scheduled for the event, reported for duty at
approximately 12:00pm. Police officer squads were positioned around the perimeter to supplement the extra job
police personnel and the private security. Throughout the rest of the day, the challenges were in providing
security around the perimeter of the event as individuals and groups continued to attempt entry at any weak areas
that could be exploited. There were several arrests made for criminal trespass however the overwhelming
majority of people trying to gain illegal entry were turned away. Until the aftermath of the concert later that night,
the most significant injury reported to me was a young male who had attempted to scale a fence to gain entry and
broke his leg when he fell off of the fence. Within the Yellow Lot where the two performer stages, rides, food and
attractions were located, there were very few issues reported though there were tens of thousands of people now
scanned in and enjoying the events.
Discussions were had with internal HPD leadership, Mr. Boardman, and other private security personnel. It was
believed that the attempts to illegally gain entry would significantly increase later in the evening and at night when
visibility was at its lowest. Private security and off duty extra job personnel had the responsibility of security and
crowd management at the concert and around the stage meaning the on-duty field forces would be the primary
deterrent against individuals and groups illegally entering on the property.
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At approximately 8:40pm I moved into the Yellow Lot where all the event attractions were located. The Yellow Lot
is located south of McNee, West of Lantern Point, North of Murworth, and east of Main. The primary attractions
in the Yellow Lot were two performer stages positioned along the east side of Main with the front of the stages
where the artists performed before the audiences facing east. The secondary stage was located further south and
was the location for performances in the afternoon by artists not to include Mr. Travis Scott or his special guest,
Drake. The primary stage was located north of the secondary stage. To the north of the primary stage, south of
McNee, and east of Main was the midway where many of the rides, food, and attractions were located. My initial
location in the Yellow Lot prior to the start of the concert by Mr. Scott was north of the primary stage along the
southern perimeter of the midway. With me were Commanders Thomas Hardin, James Skelton, and Keith
Seafous. Also with me were Sergeants TJ Riley, Dennis Gonzales, and Nick Matson. Houston Fire Assistant
Chief Isaac Garcia was also with us.
We could see the crowd gathered for the concert. There did not appear to be any problems at this time with
everyone seeming to be standing in place and waiting for the concert to begin. At approximately 9:00pm, music
began playing and Mr. Scott came on stage performing. The crowd immediately became extremely loud and
jumping up and down. At 9:07pm, I received a call from Mr. Boardman who was up at the stage and in the moat
area separating the crowd from the stage. I had to move even farther into the midway in order to understand him.
He informed me that a section of the barricade in place to keep the crowd back from the stage had broken. He
said he was working on it and it was holding for now but if it did fail, he was going to shut the concert down. I told
him I understood and would inform my team that the concert might be shut down by Mr. Boardman with Live
Nation if the barricade failed. I then gathered Commanders Hardin, Skelton, and Seafous, as well as Sergeants
Riley, Gonzales, and Matson, and HFD Chief Garcia behind a large statue attraction of Mr. Scott so that we could
communicate effectively. The music and crowd cheers were so loud, that it was very difficult to hear anything on
the radio or phone. I informed them that a section of barricade was malfunctioning but holding for now. I told
them that Live Nation and Mr. Boardman specifically stated he would shut down the show if it did fail. I believe I
also communicated this via radio.
We continued to discuss possibilities when I received a call from Chief Troy Finner at 9:20pm. Again I had to step
far into the midway to hear the Chief. I told him about the possible early shut down by Live Nation if the barricade
were to fail and that I was going to make my way up to the stage area and assess the barricade in question. He
indicated he was immediately leaving and coming to the event to help. I and Commanders Hardin, Skelton, and
Seafous as well as Sergeants Riley, Gonzales, and Matson began making our way to the back of the stage where
we could enter into the area immediately around the front of the stage. We entered in from the north side of the
stage and made our way to the front and around the south side where we met with Mr. Boardman. I could see it
was a section of the barricade that separates the crowds from the secure areas around the stage and aisles
projecting eastward and designed to allow security and emergency access to different areas of the crowd. This
particular section was immediately south of the stage and had separated by approximately two inches on each
side when it should be connected to the other portions of the barricade with no gaps. I could see the section had
been secured tightly to the adjacent sections with heavy duty tow straps used for pulling vehicles. Mr. Boardman
pointed out that they had fastened a piece of tape over the bottom foot beams of the barricade sections as a fast
way to visibly determine if the joints were continuing to separate which could lead to failure. However, the tape
remained in place with no further separation. The security personnel he had assigned to that section were
monitoring but it appeared the barricade was going to hold. I could see the front of the crowd at the barricades
from that position. It was a massive crowd but everyone seemed to be celebrating and responding to Mr. Scott's
performance. We left Mr. Boardman and walked back to the northern most area where we first entered from
behind the stage. The music and crowd were so loud even in that area that almost nothing could be heard on the
radio and communication had to be face to face and very close. We discussed the concert and possible
scenarios. I informed the team that Chief Finner was coming to the event and directed Commander Seafous to go
pick him up when he arrived and bring him to our position. Minutes after Commander Seafous left, Commander
Hardin ran to me and said the command post was reporting three persons were receiving CPR and the personnel
in the media towers were afraid as people were climbing the tower. We immediately moved back toward the front
of the stage to find Mr. Boardman, see what was going on, and shut down the event. Commander Hardin stated
he knew where he was as we made our way to the front of the stage. I remember seeing someone on the ground
and attended to by medics. At this time another male I believe to be one of the private security employees caught
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my attention and directed me east for help. I followed him east down the security aisles. We moved the full
length of the aisle east then turned south around the south section of the media tower before turning back east
again. Immediately upon turning east again, I observed a female on the ground being given CPR by another
female who appeared to be a concert goer. I knelt beside her and she said she could not continue. I immediately
began CPR on the female. She was completely unconscious and her lips were blue. Within only a few seconds
of me giving CPR, a medic assigned to the event appeared and said we have to move her now. Commanders
Skelton and Hardin and Sergeants Riley, Gonzales, and Matson had followed me in. We immediately lifted her on
a red medical backboard and began moving east. We came to the end of the security aisle and barricade and
placed the female patient on the backboard on the top rail of the barricade. I jumped over into the main body of
the crowd along with Sergeants Riley and Matson as well as Commander Skelton. We were moving the female
patient on the backboard with her feet east and her head west. As we made it over and began taking hold of the
backboard, someone pulled the backboard off the rail and the section where the female's head and torso were
position dipped. The female patient slipped off the board head first and into the rail and ground. We quickly
picked her back up and began moving her east through the crowd. We made it out of the main part of the crowd
and to the concession area on the far east of the lot. We turned left but then immediately turned back to the right
and south toward the medical tent. We arrived at the medical tent and met with Dr. Lars Thestrup who is also a
SWAT Tactical Medic. He was treating persons in the medical tent and directed us to set her down. I gave him
Narcan and he administered it with no response from the female patient. At that time, I could do no more there.
The music was still going and I knew we had to get the concert shut down.
I quickly left the medical tent and broke through the crowd on the south side of the stage. I jumped over the
barricade and ran back around to the north side of the stage and then behind the stage. I made my way to the
control area where three men were running the technical portion of the show and speaking directly with Mr. Travis
Scott. Sergeant Nick Matson was with me. The time was 10:00pm as I looked at my watch. I told the three men
we had three people receiving CPR and we had to shut the show down immediately. One of the males responded
by saying "but they're not dead". I yelled they might and we had to shut down. One of the males said they would
tell Mr. Scott and he would come on stage and shut it down but they needed time. I did not want to risk a panic or
a riot and make things worse. I told them I needed him to shut it down the right way so that the crowd would
peacefully disperse. I told them five minutes and they said they needed more time. I told them it had to be shut
down by 10:10pm. I then moved away in order to communicate with the command post and informed all
personnel the concert was being shut down and to begin preparations.
At the time I made it to the technical control area to shut the concert down, I was unaware that Commander
Hardin had specifically told Mr. Boardman nearly twenty minutes earlier that we had three persons under CPR
and to shut it down. Furthermore, when I ran out of the medical tent to shut the concert down, I was unaware that
Commander Hardin had called Mr. Boardman while we were in the tent and that Mr. Boardman had told him he
had spoken with Mr. Scott, told him about the persons getting CPR, and to shut down and that Mr. Scott had told
him he would shut down the right way by 10:00pm.
At 10:08pm by my watch I told the men in the technical control tent he had to be done within two minutes and they
said he was in his last song closing out. The song went at least a minute past the 10:10pm shutoff but he did end
and the crowd began to disperse from the concert area. I am not aware of any further issues in the concert area
but I do remember hearing on the radio that some of the crowd was taking merchandise from one of the
merchandise tents as they dispersed until officers were able to step in and halt that activity.
Once the concert ended, I assembled the law enforcement personnel that were assigned to the back stage area
and sent the majority of them to the front to assist with crowd dispersal and persons who might need help. I then
located Chief Troy Finner who had arrived on scene and updated him on what we had done. We then walked
back to the medical tent and it was there that Dr. Thestrup informed me we lost several people. An MCI had been
declared and numerous ambulances were staged behind the medical tent to transport patients to the hospital. I
helped with clearing the exit onto main so the ambulances could move patients quickly. I then joined Chief Finner,
HFD Chief Sam Pena, City of Houston Health Director, Dr. David Persse, Harris County Judge Elena Hidalgo,
and possibly other officials at our HPD command post back at the Orange Lot. There we worked out a plan for a
family reunification center to be opened at the Wyndham Hotel at 8686 Kirby. I directed Sergeants Mathew Simon
and John Hekemian to assemble a team and report to all the hospitals where patients from the event were
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transported to begin gathering information and contacts. I contacted Assistant Chief Belinda Null over the HPD
Criminal Investigations Command to direct Homicide Investigators to the hospitals and to the scene. Chief Finner
wanted to preserve any potential evidence in case this became a criminal investigation. I then reached out to
Commander Hardin, who had recently assumed command of the HPD Narcotics Division and directed him to
bring in his Narcotics Overdose Investigations squad on the possibility that narcotics might have been distributed
at the event.
Upon directing all the resources detailed above, I moved to the Family Reunification Center at the Wyndham Hotel
to assist wherever possible. There, I observed Lieutenant Julie Pleasant and her team from Victims Services set
up and begin helping arriving family members. Officers were assigned outside the hotel to assist anyone arriving
in search of a family member or friend. Sometime around 5:00am on Saturday morning, November 6th, I
departed the area.
I am not assigned a body worn camera nor are the three commanders who were with me during the concert. I
believe Sergeant Gonzales does have a body worn camera assigned to him. Sergeants Riley and Matson might
have been assigned body worn cameras but they will have to be contacted for confirmation and if any video was
captured.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by Larry J. Satterwhite.
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Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared James G. Jones, an EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF.
My name is James G. Jones. My payroll number is I am an EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF,
and I am assigned to the Investigative & Special Operations Division on the Day shift. My office telephone number
.
On November 3, 2021, I participated in an internal meeting at 1200 Travis in the Chief's conference room on the
16th floor. Lieutenant David Sauer, assigned to the Special Operations Division Special Events Unit, provided a
briefing on Live Nation's plan for operations and security at the event. As I recall, there were still concerns about
the security that Live Nation would be providing for the event.
At 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, I attended a meeting held at the NRG Center located on the
NRG Park complex. At this meeting there were numerous personnel from HPD, HFD, and other personnel
representing NRG, Contemporary Services Corporation and Live Nation. A more detailed list of attendees is
provided in statements by Executive Assistant Chief Satterwhite and Assistant Chief Hardin. During the meeting,
Mr. Seyth Boardman provided information regarding the security that would be provided for at the event. Of note,
it was specifically outlined that on-duty Houston Police officers would primarily be responsible for securing the
perimeter and assisting with the crowds as they lined up to enter the event. The security coordinator, Mr.
Boardman, stated his company would be providing specially training personnel to handle the crowd and in
particular the front stage.
On November 5, 2021, I was informed by Commander Skelton that several hundred people had rushed through
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the gates at approximately 0900 hours. Commander Skelton stated that they now had it under control. At
approximately 1130 hours, Executive Assistant Chief Satterwhite received notification that there were still
challenges at the event with the merchandise tent and with people trying to scale the fences and get into the
event. Executive Assistant Chief Satterwhite and I went to the NRG complex, arriving at approximately 1230
hours. We were informed of the issues taking place with the primary concern being persons attempting to
unlawfully enter the event.
Executive Assistant Chief Satterwhite and I met with Mr. Boardman to discuss the event status. It was confirmed
that there were a lot of difficulties early, but the primary issue at this time was the persons attempting to breach
the fences and enter the event. We drove around the perimeter of the event and began to deploy on-duty
resources to deter those attempting to breach the perimeter. Throughout the day, the major challenge was
providing security around the perimeter to deter people from attempting to breach the event. There were also
officers inside the event that would detain those that did manage to breach the event. The most significant injury
that was reported to me until I departed at approximately 1600 hours was a broken ankle suffered by a person
jumping the fence.
Prior to Mr. Boardman leaving our inspection of the perimeter, we all discussed that the perimeter would become
more of a concern due to the darkness. It was iterated that HPD would continue to control the perimeter while
event security would handle crowd control.
At approximately 1500 hours, Chief Finner arrived at NRG. At some point, we went back to the security or
performers trailers. Chief Finner went inside one of the trailers. He was gone for less than five minutes. Chief
Finner expressed to me that he was very concerned with the pop-up events after the concert revolving around
Travis Scott. These pop-up event would potentially drain HPD resources because large crowds tended to follow
him to these unscheduled events. Chief Finner wanted to make sure Mr. Scott understood the problems these
unscheduled events caused.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by James G. Jones.
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WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 11/17/2021Time: 1:57 PM
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared Michael L. Skillern, an ASSISTANT POLICE
CHIEF believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is Michael L. Skillern, My payroll number is and my badge number is. I am a ASSISTANT
POLICE CHIEF and I am assigned to the Support Services Command Division on the Day shift.
On November 5th at about 0630 I arrived at NRG and clocked in. My position was as the highest ranking officer
working the extra job for the event. My job was to ensure all of the extra job officers were in their appropriate
positions and fulfilling their expected roles. I did not have a BWC at any time during the day.
I spent approximately the first 2.5 hours driving around the property, looking at the exterior and interior
construction, barriers and layout.
Around 09:00 I was at the entrance to the Covid screening area, waiting for the gates to open. I remember
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standing next to Seth (with Live Nation) when he pointed to a fence just past the screening area and said
something to the effect of "if they tear that fence down I's no big deal, I don't really need it", as though he knew
there was about to be a rush.
Behind the gates I saw, while they were waiting for the event to open, the people in line were tossing shoes and
open water bottles back and forth at each other. What surprised me is that they were only doing this to
themselves, not directing anything toward the police or park employees. Almost as though it was part of the
experience.
Sometime after 09:00 they opened the gates and I watched a large group of attendees rush past the Covid
screeners and begin running to the main event area. During this first rush I remember two female attendees were
injured. It appeared that bicycle racks which were used to create lanes had fallen or been pushed over and landed
on them. Someone, I believe it may have been Lt. Cruz, called for medical to make the scene. Medical was called
and both were treated. I believe they were both transported to the medical area but unsure what there
dispositions were after that. Lt. Cruz did not have a BWC.
Following the first rush, the subsequent attendees approaching the Covid screening area were orderly, provided
the screeners with the required information and appeared to be much calmer than the first group large group. I
called Ryan Boros (with NRG) about the mess that remained where the large group had been staged. He advised
housekeeping was on the way to clean it up and I also watched as other employees began to move the bicycle
racks back into their original position to form an orderly line.
Knowing the next area of concern was going to be the main merchandise tent, Lt. Cruz and I made our way there.
We were in position at the front of the tent when the ticket/security gates opened and people began to rush to our
location. If they rushed past those areas like they did the Covid screeners, I was not in a position to see it. I
watched as attendees both hurdled the bicycle racks and pushed them out of the way to clear a straighter path to
the front. In no time the entire cue filled with people waiting to purchase merchandise. I was there for a while
monitoring the crowd, and saw them continually attempting to push the front set of barriers (bicycle racks) closer
to the point of sale. Officers were in the front area, along with security guards pushing back on the barriers. At one
point I was also in the middle of the merchandise area barricades pushing back in an attempt to help the officers.
Again, I took note of the fact that although a bit hostile with each other, and all attempting to get to the front of the
line, none of the participants seemed to be angry with or hostile toward the police or event staff. In fact, I
interacted with several in the line and they were all surprisingly pleasant and respectful.
I spent the next few hours with Lt. Cruz driving around the perimeter of the venue, attempting to dissuade people
from jumping the fences. At no point did either of us arrest or detain anyone.
At one point we made our way back to the merchandise tent where a Mr. Michael Brown, who claimed to be head
of security for Travis Scott, told me he could get the crowd there under control. I gave him a bullhorn, he climbed
on a chair and began to address the crowd. He told them "if you are a true fan, then you know who I am". He was
able to get the attendees to back up, allowing event staff to reset the cue lines and make it a more orderly
process.
Somewhere around this time Commander Lentini arrived and clocked into the extra job. Lt. Cruz and I went to the
purple lot and picked him up. While continuing to patrol the exterior, I heard mention on the radio of several
suspects being in custody near the VIP entrance. Lt. Cruz and I made our way to that scene. I observed several
officers, maybe 4 or 5, each with a suspect in custody. I remember one being Sergeant Cole but cannot
remember the names of the other officers. Once it became clear the scene was under control, Commander
Lentini, Lt. Cruz and I left.
Sometime, I think it was after this, Lt. Cruz, Commander Lentini and myself went to the "inside police office" near
the BHP entrance to the stadium. This is where the officers were taking juvenile suspects so their parents could
more easily retrieve them. We ensured they were being handled according to policy and admonished the officers
inside not to use any of the holding rooms and not to treat it like a jail.
Lt. Cruz, Commander Lentini and I then resumed our perimeter patrol.
Around 15:00 or so I was contacted by an officer on my cell phone, Kenneth Bigger of Central Patrol, who was
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stationed near the Southwest corner of the property. He and his group had just apprehended 5 trespassers and
he asked how to process them. Lt. Cruz, Commander Lentini and I then made our way to that scene. Once there,
I walked out and found an extra officer with a patrol car (I can't recall his name) at the intersection of
Main/Murworth and asked him if he could help transport. He followed me into the Southwest corner of the event
where he assisted the other officers with the 5 prisoners. Together they transported them to the Purple lot and
began to process them. While officers were handling the prisoners I noticed a large group of people across
Murthworth from the event. I walked over and talked to them. They asked what would happen if they jumped the
fence to get in, to which I advised them they would be arrested for trespassing and go to county jail. The next
question was "but you can't catch all of us can you"? Some of the group laughed a bit, then they began to walk
away. Again, as with all of my interactions during the day, even with this group that had considered jumping the
fence to get in, I found them respectful and not adversarial with law enforcement or event staff.
At some point I as contacted by I believe Seth with Live Nation, who asked me to contact another event person
(Frank Perez) about additional security in the area behind the stages. I called him, the Lt. Cruz and I met him
behind the main stage where he asked if we could have two extra officers assigned to that area. He asked for one
assigned to the entrance of the artist area and one for Travis Scott's trailer entrance. I advised him I would see
what we had available and would get people if we could. Lt. Cruz eventually took care of this request after I left
the event.
Shortly after this, about 1630 hours, I went to the Purple lot (where the extra job officers were based out of),
checked in with the extra job officers working there, then left the event for the evening. Commander Lentini and
Lieutenants Cruz, Meeler and Tolls remained.
I returned the next day, Saturday the 6th at around 0700 hours. I oversaw the extra job officers as hey assisted in
securing the area while CSU finished the scene. I left around 1600 hours.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by Michael L. Skillern
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WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
Date: 6/8/2022
Time: 2:04 PM
*At the time of this event, I was an Assistant Chief and assigned to the department's Homeland Security
Command. On January 15, 2022, I returned to the rank of Commander and am assigned to the Airport - Hobby
Division.
As the Assistant Chief over the department's Homeland Security Command, I have Command responsibility for
special events in the city which involve on duty HPD staffing and response. I was asked to submit a statement
with regard to my observations and involvement in the department's staffing and response to the Astroworld music
festival which featured Travis Scott as the headliner.
In preparation for this particular event, I participated in meetings with NRG and Live Nation personnel beginning in
June 2021 along with members of our Special Operations Division and Tactical Operations Division. I recall
discussing at these meetings along with the other members of our department our concerns with past Travis Scott
events in Houston, specifically, his previous Astroworld concert at NRG in November 2019 in which additional
HPD resources had to be called in to assist venue security and extra job officers. While I do not have personal
knowledge of the 2019 event I was briefed on what it involved; traffic and crowd behavior being of biggest
concern. This particular artist along with his promoters encourage fans to engage in aggressive behavior, namely,
rushing the stage while he performs. In addition, his retail merchandise is in high demand, selling aftermarket for
a much higher price than paid at his events which encourages fans to rush merchandise tables in order to get in
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on this opportunity. We advised the venue planning team that because of these past events and our concerns
with public safety, we were going to bring on duty officers to supplement the extra job and private security plan.
Leading up to the 2021 festival, HPD put together a security plan that would address both vehicle and crowd
ingress and egress for the event, which included working with the venue to design staging and ingress points to
more safely accommodate the number of fans that would be in attendance at the event, especially during the
opening of the gates each day. Our plan included traffic posts, crowd control, mounted patrol, and tactical assets
which involved members of our Tactical Operations, Special Operations, and Traffic Enforcement Divisions. In
one of our planning meetings, held virtually, I recall the venue was having difficulty staffing the inside of the event
with extra job officers. The venue decided to match the pay of on-duty officers' overtime rates to recruit more
police to work the event. In our final meeting before the event, myself, Executive Assistant Chief (EAC) Larry
Satterwhite, Executive Assistant Chief James Jones, Commander James Skelton, and Lieutenant Clay Steele
presented our plan to the event coordinators. At this meeting the event planners told us of some additional
measures they were taking for the event involving a health screening area. They also did not yet have a final
number of available extra job officers for the event or private security which was concerning to us. Nonetheless
our plan included what we deemed to be a good number of on-duty personnel to address any issues that might
arise. This final meeting occurred on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 and was to involve a site walk through but
bad weather moved the walk through to the next day; Thursday, November 4, 2021. All total, on duty and extra
job officers at the site throughout each festival day would see over 500 police officers in addition to private armed
and un-armed security.
I was unable to attend the Thursday walk through because I was instructed by EAC Jones to oversee the Travis
Scott charity softball event at Minute Maid Park in case there were any issues. This event had problems with
unruly crowd behavior, including the rushing of merchandise tables, the breaching of secured areas including the
clubhouse and dugouts, and crowd fights. We already planned for issues due to past problems with his events as
mentioned above and had SRG on site in addition to the 40 extra job officers. Even with these additional
resources we asked for some additional support from area patrol stations mainly due to the crowd at the
merchandise area which we eventually shut down. I specifically recall one of Travis Scott's employees coming up
to me as I was monitoring the merchandise area and asking me why there were so many police officers around.
I'll never forget his comment. "Why do you have so many police officers here? Do you have a problem with
Travis Scott's fans?" I told him that we just wanted to make sure everyone was safe.
On the first day of the Astroworld festival, Friday, November 5, 2021, I arrived at NRG around 10am and reported
to the Incident Command Post which we had set up in the Orange Lot for the event. Concert goers had already
breached the health screening area in the Blue Lot and had rushed into the Green Lot where they were being held
up by security in the ticketing entry area. Medical workers were requested for injured parties as a result of this
breach and we had numerous officers on site, including SRG and Mounted Patrol. Soon after, the gates opened
and concertgoers made a mad dash to the merchandise tent located on the north side of the Green Lot, knocking
down bike racks and other crowd control measures in order to get to the front of the line. Not long after this
happened, I grabbed one of the department's marked Polaris utility vehicles (UTV) and along with Commander
James Skelton and Commander Thomas Hardin went to get a better look at the crowd. There were a large group
of fans who were not inside the event that had gathered on the north side of the stadium at McNee and Kirby. We
went to see what their intentions were and if they needed assistance in finding the entrance area, we could point
them in the right direction. I informed them that they need to head toward the blue lot on the south side of the
stadium and they commenced to walking south on Kirby. Their walk became a run and a large number of them
began climbing over and crawling under the fence that lined the west side of Kirby between McNee & Murworth
running in the direction of the Texans practice facility. While addressing this issue I observed that Commander
Hardin was placing one of the fence jumpers in custody. I assisted and we placed the suspect in the police UTV
where he was transported to the Purple Lot to the arrest processing area. Afterwards, I returned to the command
post area in the Orange Lot in order to have rollcall with the SRG officers reporting for duty at noon. EAC
Satterwhite and EAC Jones were also on site at this time. After addressing the officers, I went to the intersection
of Kirby and Westridge to deal with some traffic concerns which involved us redirecting traffic down the South
Loop WB service road. We wanted to keep Kirby shut down to NB traffic from the loop but needed to give area
residents access to their apartments located on the southwest side of NRG. The breaches at different points in the
perimeter were continuing and each time we were made aware, on duty units were sent to assist. Commander
Hardin and I drove in the Polaris to the Papa's BBQ at McNee and Main on the NW corner of the Yellow Lot to
meet with EAC Jones and EAC Satterwhite who were having a lunch meeting with Syeth, the security director for
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this event. We discussed our concerns with the crowd behavior and perimeter breaches including concerns with
persons inside the event footprint who had not been properly screened. Syeth informed us that Houston was the
only city in which they experienced this type of crowd behavior at Travis Scott events. Chief Satterwhite took a
call from Chief Finner while we were meeting with Syeth and informed us afterward that Chief Finner was on his
way to the site. We broke from this meeting and headed out to meet Chief Finner.
Once Chief Finner arrived, we drove him in the marked Polaris to see the overall event footprint including the
stage areas. Chief Finner wanted to go meet with Travis Scott's security person behind the main stage so we
stopped the Polaris at the McNee side entrance to the Yellow Lot close to the larger stage where Travis Scott
would later perform. After Chief Finner returned from this meeting, we drove over to the Purple Lot to show him
the event security/NRG command post and arrest processing area. There were a number of security personnel
that were concerned with this event continuing on after all the day's problems so we gathered together to further
discuss. Myself, Chief Finner, Commander Hardin, EAC Satterwhite, EAC Jones, Commander Skelton,
Commander Mark Lentini (Extra Job), and Assistant Chief Michael Skillern (Extra Job Coordinator) gathered
outside the front of the arrest processing area to discuss the plan going forward. I am not sure who else was a
part of this conversation but it was at this moment that I stated, "I need to ask a serious question. We have the
True Blue Gala tonight at Tillman Fertitta's residence and need to decide who is attending that and who is staying
here." It had been previously decided that EAC Satterwhite would work the Astroworld festival on the first night
(Friday night) and I, along with Chief Skillern and Commander Ron Borza would handle the festival on Saturday.
Due to the crowd behavior leading up to the concert on Friday I announced that I would stay and tell my wife to
turn around as she was driving downtown that afternoon to attend the Gala with me later that evening. The
Houston Police Foundation True Blue Gala is a once a year event which raises a large amount of money for the
department to purchase items that cannot be purchased with budgeted funds. The previous two years there was
no event due to the pandemic and as a large amount of these items benefit the department through the Homeland
Security Command Divisions such as Tactical Operations, Special Operations, and Air Support, I was told that I
should attend the Gala. EAC Satterwhite told us as a group that he would stay at the festival with some of the on
duty commanders. Commander Lentini and Lieutenant Manual Cruz handled the extra job side so Chief Skillern
could attend the Gala. After we broke from this discussion, I headed back to the Orange Lot so I could get my
police vehicle to drive back to 1200 Travis. I needed to complete FBI clearance paperwork for a JTTF meeting I
was asked to attend that would be occurring the following week. I left the festival site sometime after 3pm as the
paperwork needed to be at the FBI by 4pm.
I attended the True Blue Gala later that evening along with some of the other members of the Executive Staff
including Chief Finner, EAC Jones, and AC Skillern. During the Gala, we received a group text from EAC
Satterwhite about 845pm that all was well at the festival other than the breaches that had been occurring on and
off throughout the day. Sometime afterward, I saw Chief Finner rush out of the Gala and I told my wife that it was
time to go. I drove her back to Travis to her car and headed back out to the festival site speaking with EAC
Satterwhite on the way who explained to me what they were dealing with. I do not recall what time I arrived back
out at the site but it was sometime after 10pm. I drove to the Orange Lot to our HPD command post and since
traffic was deadlocked all around the venue it took me a while to get there. I checked in and met with the
commanders and chiefs on site to see how I could help. By that time, Assistant Chief Ban Tien had also come to
the scene to help. The rest of the night was spent getting information to Chief Finner for a press conference,
making sure our officers were getting relief, and assisting in securing the area around the stage in what was now
deemed a crime scene. I also contacted Commander Dan Harris with the Victim Services Division in order to
have them make the scene to set up a reunification area for families of those who could not find their loved ones.
We set this up at the Sheraton hotel at Kirby and the South Loop. Once I realized there was nothing else I could
do, I left to go home about 4am.
I personally did not take any law enforcement action in response to this tragedy nor did I observe any law
enforcement action or medical care being offered as I was not onsite after about 3pm until I returned sometime
after 10pm. As such, I cannot offer any information on what occurred and what actions were taken by first
responders on the scene to include any medical care given. I am also unaware as to what would have been
captured by Body Worn Camera.
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Date: 6/13/2022
Time: 11:37 AM
My assignment each day of the Travis Scott Festival was to be the Incident Commander in the Department
Operations Center (DOC). I served that role only on November 5, 2021, from 0800 hours to 1800 hours. My
assignment at the DOC on Saturday November 6, 2021, from 0800 to 1800 hours was cancelled.
I realized there was a mass casualty event at about 0200-0300 hours (Saturday morning) while at my house when
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I observed breaking news alerts from local news outlets on my cell phone.
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WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 11/17/2021Time: 1:57 PM
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared Thomas E. Hardin, a POLICE COMMANDER
believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is Thomas E. Hardin. My payroll number is I am a POLICE COMMANDER and I am assigned
to the Narcotics Division on day shift. My office telephone number is
The "Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival" was scheduled for November 5-6 2021. I was assigned as the
commander of the Special Operations Division until October 23rd, 2021, when I was transferred to Narcotics
Division. As the commander of Special Operations Division, I was involved in the planning of the event starting
back in June of 2021 and continuing all the way up to the weekend of the event.
The first planning meeting was on June 22, 2021 at the NRG facility. At this meeting, my team and I were
introduced to Seyth Boardman. Seyth was the director of security for Live Nation during this event. Over the next
several months my team and I had many conversations and a positive working relationship with Seyth about the
security staffing, security posture and delineation of work. Seyth was our primary point of contact for all private
security issues related to the festival. During our planning process we discussed many contingency plans. When
discussing the contingency plan of shutting down the festival for any worst case scenario or public safety threat,
we were told by live nation production staff that an incident commander from HPD was to contact Mr. Boardman
for any such action. We also discussed that an immediate shut down by turning off the music or turning on the
lights could have the potential to cause a riot or a level of unrest that would make a whole new set of problems.
Especially since the egress plan for the patrons required some barricades to be moved and gates to be opened
ahead of time.
On Friday November 5th, I arrived at the NRG complex at around 0830 hours. My role was to be
one of the incident commanders at the event. Throughout the day I was at the command post or roving around the
festival grounds. Our command post was located in the orange lot on the far east side of the property and the
Houston Fire Department (HFD) had their command post directly next to ours. We also staffed the HFD
command post with HPD Sergeant J. Richard to ensure continuity of communication between HPD and HFD.
During the planning process, we worked with HFD's planning section on a mass casualty incident (MCI) plan and
a back-up plan. During the morning time, I walked into the HFD command post and spoke to the HFD incident
commander, Chief M. Koochack, and his team. I verified that the MCI plan was to stage HFD assets on Main
Street and to bring the assets in and out gate 16. If there was a threat that prohibited that then the apparatus
would be staged on Kirby Drive. Chief Koochack verified this was the plan and I told him we would provide traffic
control support if needed for an MCI.
Later in the day, at around 1500 hours, Seyth met with me, Executive Assistant Chief Jones, Executive Assistant
Chief Satterwhite, and Assistant Chief Edwards. We informed Seyth that EAC Satterwhite and then I would be the
incident commanders that evening as EAC Jones and AC Edwards would be at another department event. At
this meeting, we discussed the current status of the security plan and the happenings of the day. Shortly after this
meeting, Chief Finner was expected to arrive so I clarified with Seyth what the plan was if the festival had to be
shut down for public safety reasons. Seyth again stated that EAC Satterwhite or I would contact him and he
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would have the show shut down. We did not expect at this time to have to shut the show down, but it was a
contingency plan that was discussed. We also discussed the ten minute transition if at all possible to get the
appropriate barricades moved and gates opened.
Travis Scott was scheduled to play from 2100 hours until 2300 hours. At approximately 2045 hours I was with
EAC Satterwhite, Commander Seafous, Commander Skelton, and Sergeants T. Riley, D. Gonzalez and N.
Matson. We traveled to the yellow lot where the stage was and stood off to the north side of the stage, about
even with the camera towers. I observed the crowd to be very large but orderly, standing around waiting for the
performance to start. The concert started very close to 2100 hours. After approximately 10 minutes, EAC
Satterwhite got a phone call. When he got off the phone he called the group together and said the call was Seyth
Boardman informing him that the fencing at the front of the stage may be malfunctioning.
At this time the music was so loud everywhere on the grounds that you could not hear your radio. I stepped away
from the noise and I instructed over the radio that due to the excessive noise, all officers had to be in groups no
smaller than 10 people. After about 10 more minutes (approximately 2220 hours) our group moved to the front of
the stage to see the condition of the fencing that was malfunctioning. When we arrived at the front of the stage
we saw the fencing in question was actually the "mojo barriers" that separated the crowd from the front of the
stage. It looked to me like someone had ratchet strapped them together and there were crew members pushing it
up into place. I spoke to Seyth down at this location and he told me he wasn't sure how it malfunctioned but he
thought it would hold.
We stayed down in front of the stage for a little bit and I looked around at the fans that were up against the front
and center aisle mojo barriers. It looked packed but nobody looked under distress and they were dancing and
filming the concert. We stayed up front for a few minutes and at 2137 hours I got a phone call from Officer J.
Baldwin in the command post. It was entirely too loud to hear a phone call so I declined the call and we all moved
to back stage so I could call the command post. As we were getting backstage I heard Officer D. Neilson say
over the radio, "unit 4 or 25 or 31 call the command post asap". I am unit 25 so I jogged a pretty good distance
from the stage so I could hear and at 2139 hours I called Officer Neilson. It was at this time that Officer Neilson
told me that HFD has confirmed with medical that they have three (3) people under CPR and the people on the
media tower were asking for assistance because people were climbing their camera tower. I repeated back what
he said and asked him if the CPR was confirmed and he said that it was.
I hung up and immediately ran back to the backstage area and informed EAC Satterwhite that HFD had confirmed
that we had three people receiving CPR and the media were asking for evacuation due to the crowd. We both
immediately agreed that we needed to shut the concert down due to public safety. I told him I just spoke to Seyth
by the front of the stage so he is likely still there. A phone call was not an option due to the noise volume so we
immediately began moving toward the front of the stage to find Seyth. Shortly after getting to the front of the stage
I saw Seyth. I told him there were three patrons under CPR and we had to shut the show down. It was
unbearably loud in front of the stage and he asked me to repeat it and I did and he said ok.
At that time I was patted on the shoulder by someone else in our group and the group began to move to the east
down the center moat aisle. I had delivered the message to Seyth but I was unable to hear what we were moving
to. As we moved down the aisle we came upon an unconscious female in the moat aisle with what appeared to
be a citizen giving her CPR. I observed EAC Satterwhite take over and begin to assist with CPR. A few seconds
later an individual wearing a red medical shirt appeared with a back board but with no straps of any kind. The
female was placed on the backboard and the group picked her up and began to move to the east. I was walking
behind the group. We eventually came to the end of the moat delineated by a mojo barrier in front of us. The
backboard was placed on the top the barrier as everyone began jumping the fence. I was in the back of the group
and before everyone could make it over the fence, someone pulled the front of the backboard off of the fence,
causing the female to fall off the backboard and onto the ground.
I hopped the fence and we put the female back on the board and we lifted the back board again. I was now
holding one of the handles at the head of the backboard as we travelled east toward the
end of the crowd with her feet toward the east and when we got to the food trucks we turned left. We realized
very quickly the medical tent was on the other side and we turned around and rushed the female to the medical
tent. When we entered the medical tent I saw Dr. Thestrup from HFD. He told us to put the female on a stretcher
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on the north side of the tent. Dr. Thestrup told me the female was the 4th "arrest" in the last 5 minutes. I knew
"arrest" to mean cardiac arrest. We then left the tent and as I stepped outside I called Seyth at 2154 hours. He
immediately picked up and told me that he had got in Travis Scott's ear himself and told him we had to shut it
down. Seyth said that Travis understood, would shut it down "the right way" as not to incite a panic and be
finished at 2200 hours. Seyth said he was headed to open the gates for the egress plan and I told him I was
headed to the command post. I knew from the information about the CPR's in progress and Dr. Thestrup's
comments that we had an MCI.
I ran back to my Polaris that was backstage and drove back to the command post. I knew that our MCI plan with
HFD called for shutting down Main for ambulances. I asked the command post to activate RMP's to meet us at
the CP in the orange lot. I also contacted Special Response Group (SRG) Lieutenant C. Steele and told him we
were shutting down soon and to make sure all the field forces were completely together and to position them for
an early egress. When I got back to the command post I began to organize the team to check in and place the
RMP's as needed and to prepare everyone for a quicker egress than planned.
The crowd then emptied out and left and we began to work with medical on locating and identifying victims. I went
back over to the yellow lot and spoke with the medical team. The causes of death and incapacitation weren't
known at the time so I instructed SRG field forces to sweep the grounds to include all port a potties to search for
any other injured or unconscious persons. As the commander of the Narcotics Division, at approximately 0100
hours on November 6th, I contacted Lt. and initiated a call up of our Narcotics Overdose Investigation
squad. The squad met Homicide division at the different hospitals and assisted with the initial portion of the
investigation. I stayed at the command post until approximately 0430 hours assisting in identifying and locating
victims at area hospitals. Once that was finished I delivered that information to the reunification center and made
contact with Lt. Pleasant of Victim Services Division to ensure she did not need any more help from the command
post. I believe I left the reunification center at approximately 0500 hours.
I am not assigned a body worn camera (BWC) so I do not have any BWC footage from any portion of the day. I
also do not know if anyone in my group was wearing one that night.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by Thomas E. Hardin.
Assistant Chief Hardin Addendum
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 8/30/2022Time: 9:02 AM
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared Thomas E. Hardin, a ASSISTANT POLICE
CHIEF believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is Thomas E. Hardin. My payroll number is I am an ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF and I am
assigned to the Patrol Region 1 Command Division on the Day shift. My office telephone number is
This is an addendum to my original statement.
I am submitting this statement on August 29, 2022. On Friday, August 26,2022, I was contacted by Lt.
Menendez-Sierra and ask to address two things in my original statement. The first is a time discrepancy. In the
beginning of the sixth paragraph of my original statement, it reads, "At this time the music was so loud everywhere
on the grounds that you could not hear your radio. I stepped away from the noise and I instructed over the radio
that due to the excessive noise, all officers had to be in groups no smaller than 10 people. After about 10 more
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minutes (approximately 2220 hours) our group moved to the front of the stage to see the condition of the fencing
that was malfunctioning."
The time of approximately 2220 hours is a typo. It should read "approximately 2120 hours". The times in my
timeline of events in the paragraph before and the paragraph after all read 2100 something. This was a typo on
my part.
The second issue arose after the Homicide investigation was completed and several video tapes were reviewed. I
was shown a video from backstage at 2157 hours where an officer in uniform is running north behind the stage. I
informed Homicide investigators that I am almost certain the officer is me and I am running to my Polaris to drive
back to the command post. This is after Chief Satterwhite and I had separated and I did not see him again until
after the event was over. I was running from the medical tent. This concludes my addendum to my statement.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by Thomas E. Hardin.
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WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 11/29/2021Time: 2:47 PM
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared Mark L. Lentini, a POLICE COMMANDER
believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is Mark L. Lentini. My payroll number is I am a POLICE COMMANDER and I am assigned to
the Cyber & Financial Crimes Division on Day shift.
I arrived at the event at 1330 hrs. My duties at the event (x-job) were to supervise and oversee any arrests and
the processing of prisoners. When I arrived several prisoners had been brought to the Purple Lot processing area
(Purple Lot) by APEX security guards in golf carts. After a short consultation with Chief Skillern, I met with APEX
supervisors and told them not to transport prisoners in golf carts and all prisoner transports will be conducted by
HPD on duty units.
At about 1400 hrs I went with Chief Skillern and Lt. Manuel Cruz to the VIP entrance gate where several arrests
and detentions had been made when the crowd rushed that gate. I helped coordinate the transfer of the adult
prisoners to the Purple Lot and juveniles to the NRG Stadium Security Office (NRG).
At 1500 hrs I went with Chief Skillern and Lt. Cruz to the Yellow Lot near Main and Murworth where HPD officers
had detained several people for jumping the fence. We handled that scene and then returned to the Purple Lot.
At around 1930 hrs, lots of people were arrested while hopping the fences along Lantern Point just south of
McNee by on duty units and SWAT personnel. Lt. Cruz and I helped coordinate the processing of those arrested
and attempted to determine who the arresting officers were.
At approximate 2000, I was tasked by either Chief Satterwhite or Commander Hardin to send our available extra
job officers to the main stage for crowd control. I delegated this responsibility to Lt. Cruz who designated two
squads headed by Lt. Meeler and Lt. Tolls to go the main stage.
I remained in the Purple Lot for the duration of the event. I was not wearing a body camera nor were any of the
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other extra-job personnel. The on-duty units were wearing body worn cameras but I do not know if they were still
operational at this point.
At about 2300 hours, I went with Chief Satterwhite and Chief Finner to the command post in Orange Lot and
remained there until around 0200 Saturday morning.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by Mark L. Lentini.
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 12/01/2021Time: 10:42 AM
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared James Skelton, a POLICE COMMANDER
believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is James E. Skelton. My payroll number is I am a POLICE COMMANDER and I am assigned to
the Special Operations Division on Day shift.
I, Commander James E. Skelton Employee # assigned to the Special Operations Homeland Security
Command worked the Travis Scott Astroworld festival on November 5th 2021. During the event I was assigned as
the new Commander of Special Operations Division shadowing the former Commander Thomas Hardin. On this
particular day my duty hours were 0600 to 0300 hours.
During the start of the concert around 2115 hours I was positioned on the north side (right) of the stage near the
very back along with EAC Satterwhite, Cmdr Hardin, Cmdr Seafous, Cmdr Seafous and Sgt Riley. Once the show
started we observed that the crowd grew in size as the music started. After a few minutes EAC Satterwhite
received a phone call from Seyth Boardman the head of security. EAC Satterwhite summoned myself and the
other officers and advised us that there was a breach on a barricade in the front of the stage. We proceeded to
the breach area in the front of the stage and noted that several security officers were holding the metal barriers to
prevent a total collapse. At this particular point EAC Satterwhite advised Seyth that the show needed to be
stopped. To my knowledge Seyth agreed to shut the show down due to the possible breach of the barricade. As
we proceeded to the rear of the stage to regroup and discuss the situation, we overheard several calls of CPR in
progress within the crowd. EAC Satterwhite directed Cmdr Seafous to escort Chief Finner to the rear of the stage,
while the rest of us proceeded to the middle of the walkway in between the barricades. At this point I observed
several individuals on the ground in distress. Several radio calls went out for assistance to help the injured. As we
attempted to assess some of the victims we noticed a Hispanic female who was not breathing with CPR in
progress. We were met by a medic who had a backboard, and we proceeded to escort her to the medical tent for
evaluation.
Once we left the medical tent the concert was still taking place, I proceeded to the rear of the stage to brief Chief
Finner on prior CPR in progress calls. At this point the concert stopped and the patrons started to exit the venue. I
did not have a BWC assigned to me during this event.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
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Again it was extremely loud I couldn't hear anything on the radio. The ground was uneven with a plastic covering
that was wet and muddy for some reason. So we had to use caution with just walking through the area. EAC
Satterwhite attempted to communicate with us but we could not understand him so he pointed back toward the
side of the stage to meet. Once on the side he mentioned something about the barricades. Personally I still could
not hear him well but I remember him asking if someone could go and meet Chief Finner who was on the way
there. I advised EAC Satterwhite that I could go out to the street and meet him once he drove up. EAC Satterwhite
again advised me to get the Chief and bring him back behind the stage. I immediately walked back through the
back portions of the stage and back out to the parking area behind the stage set up. I jumped back on a kart and
drove out near Main and Mcnee. Once out there I noticed that some kind of breach had occurred because I
noticed a field force of officers dealing with individuals who must have attempted to jump a gate near that road
block. I figured this route would probably not be the route that the Chief would take due to all the people in the
area attempting to sneak inside. A short time later I then observed Chief Finner's vehicle coming onto Mcnee from
Kirby. He parked over in one of the Command Post areas where I drove over to meet him. Once in the kart I
explained that a barricade had potentially been breached and from my understanding if that would have occurred
then we needed to immediately stop the concert because the stage would be compromised. The Chief then
informed me to take him directly to the front of the stage so he could get eyes on the concerned breach area and
the event. From a video I observed around 2200 hours I took the Chief directly to the spot that I and EAC
Satterwhite had just looked over. The area was still in tacked and officers were still standing in front of the stage
holding their post. I then walked the Chief to the back of the stage and he walked away from me at that point
toward the middle of the backstage area. I then went back to the front of the stage area searching for EAC
Satterwhite and the other Commanders to meet with Chief Finner. I did not see them so I walked back behind the
stage. Once I returned back behind the stage the concert was ending. I was then informed that we had a Mass
Casualty Incident on our hands. Several more officers had arrived to assist with coordinating with personnel to
walk the inner perimeter. I'm not sure of who was all behind the stage or if they had BWC's. I also don't know if
any of them had provided any medical attention to anyone at that point. The only other police actions that I took
after the concert ended was helping disperse the crowds and making sure no other people were left in the VIP
areas that needed medical help. I then assisted with egress of people and traffic control. There was gridlock out
on Kirby and 610, so I and Commander Skelton ended up doing traffic control in front of the hotel until we were
relieved by patrol officers. I'm not sure if any officers in the area had BWC's.
Afterwards I assisted with setting up the reunification post for the families of any victims. After speaking with the
Manager of the Hotel I was able to get the room and have Family Assistance set up inside a conference room. I
left the reunification post around 0430 or so.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by Keith L. Seafous.
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Signature
End of statement of Richard Besselman.
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 12/20/2021Time: 2:52 PM
My name is Stephen J. Hope. My payroll number is I am a POLICE LIEUTENANT and I am assigned to
the Homicide Division on the Days shift. My office telephone number is
On November 5, 2021, I was assigned to work the Department Operations Command (DOC) as the Logistics
Section Chief. At the time of the incident, I was assigned to the Office of Planning & Data Governance. My role
was to provide logistical support to the Incident Commander for the operational period of the Travis Scott Concert
deployment with requests for services, facilities and material support for the incident with the exception of
personnel.
The first indication any medical problem existed was at 2206 hours, on November 6, 2021, WebEOC was updated
after radio traffic indicated several people were having CPR performed on them by HFD, and the injured were
attempting to be evacuated.
I understand that this statement is not voluntary and required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by Va'Shawnda R. McLean.
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 11/18/2021Time: 9:39 AM
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared Warren L. Meeler, a POLICE LIEUTENANT
believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
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HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 1/4/2022Time: 2:30 PM
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared Alisa M. Smith, a POLICE LIEUTENANT
believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is Alisa M. Smith. My payroll number is I am a POLICE LIEUTENANT and I am assigned to the
Homicide Division on the Evening shift.
I was ordered to work the Travis Scott Concert / Astroworld Festival. I did not provide nor observe any of my
personnel provide medical care during the event. I did not have a BWC; however, the officers and sergeants had
BWCs.
On Friday November 5th, 2021, I arrived at the NRG Orange Lot at approximately 1200 hours. A Mounted officer
gave me a ride in his vehicle to the Teal Lot which contained the Special Response Group (SRG) Command Post.
Lieutenant Clay Steele met with me and he provided instructions showing me the event map. I was assigned as
the Field Force Leader over Field Force #5 (FF5) and our first assignment was to guard the perimeter on the
south side of the event. I could not physically meet with all my individual squad leaders and officers because
some had already deployed. I took cell phone pictures of the list of those who were assigned to me with their
phone numbers. Most of my communication with my field force was in person, via phone calls, or text messages.
I gathered the remaining FF5 officers present (around 8) and we walked inside the venue guarding the southern
fence adjacent to Murworth. Sergeant Dinh's squad was located at Mcnee Rd and Lantern Point. Sergeant
Thomas' squad was adjacent the Harris County building.
At approximately 1330 hours Lieutenant Steele contacted me via phone advising we needed to put four patrol
cars on Westridge with emergency lights flashing to be a deterrence for fence breachers. I coordinated with my
officers for volunteers, we walked to get vehicles, and then carpooled to Westridge. We guarded that perimeter for
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approximately 45 minutes. During that time we saw a large crowd run towards the entrance as we peeked
through the gate, but from our position we were blocked off. Mounted officers quickly stopped them.
Sergeant Caprise drove me to the Orange Lot to retrieve my unmarked city vehicle and we both drove back to
Westridge. Sergeant Gromyk proposed the idea to utilize his patrol car and get officers closer to the
Murworth/Lantern Point to catch potential breachers after they jump the fence. He and a few officers left for that
assignment.
There was a request for assistance for fence jumpers near the ferris wheel. I texted my sergeants who could
respond and Sergeant Gromyko and Sergeant Thomas replied in the affirmative. Sergeant Caprise and I
observed the location was close and we drove there and observed HPD officers and event security had chased
away a group of around twenty young individuals and the situation was under control.
At approximately 1510 hours Lieutenant Steele sent a group text that he needed FF4 to relieve FF5 in the Green
Lot and to meet with me for duties and instructions. I met with FF4 officers in person and explained we were
guarding Westridge and Lantern Point and Murworth trying to prevent fence breaches. I advised they should bring
patrol cars and we were primarily outside the venue. I advised my squad leaders once their relief arrived they
should return to the SRG Command Post to receive our next assignments. Sergeant Thomas' squad was
watching the back gate by the two retention ponds on Main. While coordinating relief Lieutenant Steele advised
Main was out of our scope and to have FF4 focus on Westridge and Lantern Point. Sergeant Nicholas Vo's squad
took over guarding Westridge and Lantern corner. 61Y06's squad moved to Murworth and Main covering the
fence line along Murworth. At approximately 1543 hours Officer Carter called me regarding an intoxicated citizen
who I advised to bring to the Purple Lot.
After I briefed FF4 of their assignments I drove to the SRG Command Post. Lieutenant Steele explained he
wanted my field force to provide relief to other squads when they requested assistance and that we were
supposed to relieve each other. Lieutenant Steele advised he needed a squad to take marked units to the bridge
on Kirby at Westridge that crosses from the Blue Lot to the Green Lot to meet with security. HPD had intel that a
large group was preparing to rush the bridge to force their way into the concert and security was there with the
manager to give trespass warnings. At approximately 1617 hours I coordinated with Sergeant Thomas' squad to
fulfill this assignment.
I remained at the SRG Command Post to charge my cell phone which had gone down to 50%. I knew I needed it
charged to frequently use it the remainder of the event. Likewise, it was already mentioned on the radio to keep
the airways clear for emergencies. Hence, this is why I remained at the SRG Command Post for approximately 2
hours. Additionally, I finally received a hard copy of the assignments and I worked on communicating with all my
squad leaders and confirming everyone who was in attendance.
Furthermore, while monitoring the radio I was keeping track of my squads and providing assignments as needed.
The original list had some substitutions. For example, I confirmed Sergeant Bashir had replaced one of my listed
squad leaders. Sergeant Bashir advised he had a prisoner near the entrance in the Green Lot with his full squad.
Sergeant Campise confirmed half of his squad was with prisoners. I coordinated with my squad leaders to ensure
everyone ate Jason's deli at the SRG Command Post or had an officer pick up the food and bring it to their
squads. At approximately 1750 hours I learned Sergeant Thomas was requesting relief at his position at
Westridge and Kirby. I directed Sergeant Campise to fulfill this assignment.
At approximately 1815 hours I was notified that assistance was needed at the VIP entrance. I gathered every
available member of FF5 at the SRG Command Post (approximately 9 officers and 3 fire fighters) and we walked
to the VIP entrance adjacent to the ticket scan counters. We met with about 3 Mounted officers. Sergeant Dinh
texted me that he was at the bridge gate preventing a large group from rushing in. He requested 3 more units and
I sent 3 officers across the bridge to assist.
I then repositioned the remainder of my officers and fire fighters across the bridge because it sounded like more
forces were needed there. As soon as we arrived a large group of citizens had knocked over chain link fences and
were running towards the bridge. My force ran straight towards them and the citizens turned around and ran off.
Officers helped put the gates back up. I assisted two females who stated people kept trying to take their wrist
bands offering to buy them making them uncomfortable as they were trying to leave. They were concerned
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someone was going to rob them. I found two event security personnel willing to walk the women to their car.
We guarded the entrance to the bridge checking everyone to ensure they had wrist bands (concert tickets) to be
allowed to pass. Slowly another group started forming in front of us. We assumed these were citizens without wrist
bands. We were concerned they might try to rush past us in mass. A Mounted officer assisted in pushing them
back and they left.
Sergeant Vo called me at approximately 1905 hours requesting relief at Westridge between Kirby and Lantern
Point. I learned Sergeant Dinh's squad was busy as 3 of his units made arrests and were processing prisoners. I
subsequently coordinated with Sergeant Bashir to have his squad take over Sergeant Vo's position.
Event security advised they would move their personnel to our position to take over checking arm bands since it
was slowing down there. My officers, fire fighters, and I walked back to the SRG Command Post for a short break
(less than 10 minutes).
Sometime after 2100 hours a request for assistance came over the radio that citizens were trying to breach the
fences on McNee. I gathered everyone available (around 7 officers and 3 fire fighters) and we started headed that
way on foot. We met another smaller group of officers (maybe 4) at Murworth and Lantern Point. They advised it
was impossible to reach McNee by going through the crowd. It was recommended we go the back way between
the fences between the event and outer perimeter.
It was announced via the radio that all squads needed to get back in their field forces and that no officer should
remain by themselves. There were reports of people being trampled and officers were ordered not to go into the
crowd.
At approximately 2145 hours my group caught up with Sergeant Thomas on McNee. My officers assisted in
putting the large fences back up. Lieutenant Steele texted me to move my group towards Murworth for egress and
that they would be shutting down the event.
I notified my sergeants via text to head towards Murworth for egress. My group walked to Murworth and Lantern
Point via Lantern Point. We subsequently split into two groups to direct the crowds towards the exits. I confirmed
with my squad leaders that all our personnel were safe and accounted for. I attempted to state this information via
the radio but my communication was garbled (my radio was getting low on batteries). Hence, I sent Lieutenant
Steele a text message advising FF5 was split in three groups but we were all accounted for.
There was a request on the radio for more officers to go to the merchandise table because people were stealing
merchandise. I took about ten of my officers and fire fighters back into the concert area. We made it to the ferris
wheel when someone on the radio disregarded any more officers. We helped direct citizens towards the exits.
Often people would try to loiter and we encouraged them to keep walking towards the exits.
At approximately 2247 hours Sergeant Bashir called me advising his squad was at Kirby and Westridge directing
traffic and he requested additional units to assist in this endeavor. I advised that we would be enroute.
Approximately 15 minutes later I texted Sergeant Bashir advising my group got stuck at Murworth and Kirby
directing traffic. I confirmed that his intersection also had lots of foot traffic but that they were moving.
Once traffic cleared we walked back to the SRG Command Post. I confirmed with Lieutenant Steel that everyone
needed to meet with their squad leaders to turn in their overtime slips. Also, I learned the Astroworld concert
overtime was cancelled for the following day. I communicated this information to all my squad leaders. I left the
SRG Command Post at approximately 0030 hours to drive home.
Later the Homicide hold desk called me at approximately 0053 hours advising there was an active Homicide
investigation into approximately 9 deaths. I contacted Commander Deese via phone at approximately 0058 hours
to brief him. He advised Assistant Chief Null had been notified.
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On January 4, 2022, I Lieutenant , was ordered to submit this statement By Sergeant Krikor J.
Hekimian, employee # of the Criminal Investigations Command, Homicide Division, Special Investigations
Unit. I submit to questioning at his order as a condition of employment. In view of possible forfeiture, I have no
alternative but to abide by this order.
I do not have a Body Worn Camera (BWC) assigned to me nor did I have one during this event. In addition, I did
not come in contact with, provide any medical care, or sought medical attention for any person(s) throughout the
entirety of the outdoor festival operation. I arrived at 0530 hours, on Friday, November 5, 2021, and remained on
the footprint until departure at 0100 hours, on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
My role and responsibility at the Travis Scott Astroworld Festival as the on-site SRG Commander was the reactive
SRG Field Force for crowd control issues and to provide support to the extra-employment officers working the
festival. I conducted these duties from the SRG Command Post (CP). This was a separate location from the main
Special Operations Division Command Post run by the Special Events Unit (SEU). The SRG CP was a
"deployment lilly pad" where the SRG Field Forces could be deployed rapidly into the festival footprint as it was
located in the NRG Park Teal Lot (Kirby @ Murworth). This "command post" did not have a police radio, camera
access, phone, or internet capabilities but was a place close to the festival grounds where officers could be given
operational instructions, rest, and take meal breaks. I was the only person assigned to the SRG CP and worked
off of my city issued handheld radio and city cellphone. All Special Events and SRG roll calls for the festival were
conducted at the SEU CP (Orange Lot). All SRG Field Force deployments throughout the event were conducted
from the SRG CP (Teal Lot).
SRG Field Force #1 Leader (LT Michael L. Barrow, employee # was assigned to the dayshift in the NRG
Park Blue Lot (Westridge @ Kirby) and his field force was released at 1430 hours. The blue lot was the initial
festival entry area where COVID screening was to take place. SRG Field Force #2 (LT Son H. Pham, employee
# was assigned to the north side of the NRG Park yellow Lot (McNee) along the interior fence line near
the festival's midway and talent/performer entrance areas. SRG Field Force #3 (LT Jason W. Rosemon, employee
# was assigned to the south side of the NRG Park Yellow Lot (Murworth) along the interior fence line
near the festival's Stage #2 (side stage), the Ferris wheel, and the festival entrance areas (Murworth @ Lantern
Point). SRG Field Force #4 (SGT's Andrew S. Maldonado, employee # Justin K. Mock, employee
# Audra N. Gorse, employee # and Nicholas Vo, employee # covered festival border
streets (Lantern Point, Murworth, and Westridge). SRG Field Force #5 (LT Alisa Smith, employee # was
assigned to the interior border fencing in the NRG Park Green Lot (Westridge @ Kirby), the Green Lot VIP
entrance, and exterior fencing (Kirby). These assignment locations were necessary in an effort to reduce the
number of breeching/fence jumping/trespass incidents that had been occurring throughout the entire event by
thousands of un-ticketed festival goers.
A large image of a "countdown timer" appeared on the main stage (Yellow Lot) before Travis Scott's performance
began. It was communicated, via police radio, that the festival crowd began shifting towards the main stage and
that the crowd was getting dangerously dense. Shortly after the performance began, the crowd began pushing in
toward that stage. It was reported that the concert stage T-barriers had been compromised and that stage
personnel were working to re-enforce the barriers with some type of tape. Reports of "crowd crush" in front of the
stage and people being trampled began to come in. Reports of medical personnel performing CPR on multiple
festival goers that had been pulled from the increasing dense push toward the stage. Commander Hardin advised
all field forces to immediately regroup, stay together, move as a unit, and not to get separated into the festival
mob. There were calls for the festival organizers to stop the concert. It was reported that festival patrons were
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climbing the scaffolding housing the festival media and sound technicians and they were in fear of a potential
collapse of the structure.
The festival finally shut down approximately 2215 hours. A small group of the SRG Chemical Munitions Team
(CMT) lead by SGT Myskowski were deployed. They had been requested by SWAT to assist with the overrun
medical tents near the main stage. SRG Field Forces began immediately assisting in the clearing and moving of
the massive crowd out of the festival area to the exits.
I respectfully request 48 hours notice of the time and location of any future meeting or hearing I am required or
entitled to attend, including any interrogation, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Superscript
143.1014.
By this letter, I am providing notification of my intent to record all interrogations pursuant to the Texas Local
Government Code 143.123(i).
For any and all other purposes, I hereby reserve my Constitutional right to remain silent under the FIFTH and
FOURTEENTH AMENDMENTS to the UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION and any other rights PRESCRIBED by
law. Further, I rely specifically upon the protection afforded me under the doctrines set forth in Garrity vs. New
Jersey , 385 U.S. 493 (1967), and Spevack vs. Klein, 385 U.S. 511 (1956), should this statement be used for any
other purpose of whatsoever kind or description.
Finally, although I have fully cooperated and answered all issues presented in this matter to the best of my ability
as of the date of this statement, this incident occurred approximately seven weeks ago.
Therefore, I hereby reserve the right to supplement and/or amend this statement should additional facts be
brought to my attention through further investigation, subsequent reflection on the matter, because of an honest
defect in perception of the event(s), or the common foibles of human memory.
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Homicide Division
WITNESS STATEMENT
Incident Number: 149072421
County of HarrisState of Texas
Date: 12/13/2021Time: 2:05 PM
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Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared Dennis S. Gonzales, a POLICE SERGEANT
believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is Dennis S. Gonzales and my payroll number is I am a POLICE SERGEANT and I am assigned
to the Special Operations Division on the Days shift. My cell number is
1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
I was assigned to work Astroworld as an overtime assignment due to my current assignment with the Special
Operations Division / SRG unit.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
My current regular duty hours are 0900 - 1700 and my days off are Saturday and Sunday.
3.How many hours did you work?
I worked from 1000 hrs to 0100 hrs.
4.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
I was assigned as a react squad through the property.
5.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
While I was assigned as a react squad I was working with the entire SRG unit with the exception of one officer
that I remember. I believe the only one that was off was Officer P. Guerrero
6.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Yes, I was wearing a BWC during my assignment.
7.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
I did activate my camera once during my assignment after being notified of a UOF incident involving a SRG
officer.
8.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Yes, while walking the property I assisted a female patron who was unconscious by assisting other officers carry
her out of the crowd on a back board to the medical tent.
9.Did you administer any Narcan?
No I did not use any Narcan.
10. Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident.
No I did not record anything on any personal device.
11.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
No I can't think of anything else regarding this event.
12.Did you perform CPR/witness anyone performing CPR, or did you handle any bodies/witness anyone touching
or handling any bodies?
Yes, I assisted Chief Satterwhite and Sgt. Riley carry an unconscious female out from the crowd and to the
medical tent.
End of statement of Dennis S. Gonzales.
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I was flagged down by a Hispanic female citizen, approximately 18-20 years of age with black hair, saying she
saw an unconscious female in the middle of the crowd. The female stated the crowd had started pushing on each
other to get closer to the stage, which was causing people to fall down. She stated she felt like she could not
breathe in the crowd so she left. The female had me follow her towards the crowd because she wanted to take me
to the female who was down. She advised that the injured female was located in the middle of the crowd. I got on
the radio and advised the Command Post of the situation. I don't recall my entire interaction with the Command
Post verbatim, but the person that I spoke to ordered me to not enter the crowd because it would become an
officer rescue situation. I was advised multiple times by the Command Post not to enter the crowd. I obeyed the
order and did not enter the large crowd and the female reportee had walked away from the crowd at that time.
After notifying the Command Post of the information I had received from the female, I returned to my squad.
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Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared James P. Hudkins, a Police Sergeant
believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is James P. Hudkins. My payroll number is I am a Police Sergeant, and I am assigned to the
Support Services Command, General Services Liaison Unit on the Day shift. My office telephone number is
My specific role in the Travis Scott event for November 5, 2021 was given to me by Lieutenant Sauer on the
evening of November 4th, 2021. I was to be the liaison in the NRG command post to extra job officers and to the
HPD Command Post, to provide logistical support for the event as directed, and to keep track of prisoner
processing. It was my understanding from Lieutenant Sauer this was a very large music festival and HPD was
going to use off-duty extra-job officers employed by NRG as well as SRG and SWAT units inside and around the
perimeter of the Astroworld Festival footprint to address security and mobility for the event. Lieutenant Sauer
mentioned in past Astroworld Festival events securing the perimeter and managing the crowd was very
challenging and the arrest log information wasn't recorded how he would prefer.
In my role as liaison, I was assigned to the Purple Lot area of the NRG complex, but did go to the main HPD
Command Post in the Orange lot where I observed the HPD and HFD command posts in this lot. While in the
HPD Command Post during the day I consulted with HPD Command Post personnel regarding the event and
prisoner processing and met with Lieutenant Sauer. Lieutenant Sauer and I went to the Purple Lot and reviewed
the prisoner processing area setup. Lieutenant Sauer introduced me to staff and extra-job officers working the
NRG command post. He told me the NRG command post commander was TSU Police Chief Mary Young and
introduced me to her. Chief Young was working in an ex-job capacity and was assisted by HPD Officer Everett
Johnson who was also working in an extra-job capacity in the command post. Harris County Sheriff's Office Arson
Lieutenant James Singleton was also stationed inside the NRG Command Post, although I did not see his name
on the list of extra job officers provided to me in my confidential documents. I'm not sure if he was there as part of
his official duties or serving in a police extra job capacity. While in the NRG command post I observed many
personnel representing different groups working the event. I recall meeting two staffers who stated they were
working for NRG, and four staffers who were working for Live Nation, and Paradocs Medical staffer John
Saltzman, Harris County EMS Mr. Gonzales who I understood was working for Paradocs, and another Paradocs
female staffer.
I was directed by Lieutenant Sauer to be on YICS-5. Lieutenant Singleton and I were communicating via handheld
radio on channel YICS-5-Law Enforcement Exterior / Traffic (Primary) channel relaying information and making
requests of the HPD Command Post. My unit number was 79Y18. It was my understanding Chief Young and
Officer Johnson were to be communicating via handheld radio on channel YICS-8-Law Enforcement (Primary) for
the interior response of the event. Lieutenant Sauer explained extra job officers were responsible to be the
primary for the interior of the venue and were to be supported by on duty HPD personnel. Because of the large
perimeter, hundreds of on-duty HPD officers were being used to secure the perimeter and they would be
operating on YICS-5. There were also plainclothes officers working the festival event.
The set up at the Purple Lot was divided up into temporary Connex box trailers that provided work areas / stations
for prisoner processing for the event, a staging area for deployment of some extra-job officers arriving for work
throughout the day, the NRG command post, the feeding area for the event, and a few event security contractors.
Upon my arrival that morning at around 0800 hours, the event contractors were still in the process of connecting
electric power to some of the Connex boxes in the Purple Lot. I communicated this to Lieutenant Sauer and made
arrangements to bring in extension cords, light setups, and power strips in the event the power was not connected
and an alternative plan for power was needed. The prisoner processing Connex trailer was without power until
mid-morning. I further assisted the prisoner processing area by providing HPD laptops and setting up tables and
chairs to be used in the prisoner processing area as workstations. I believe we set up three officer workstations in
the temporary trailer to be used by officers to do reports related to arrests. I also assisted getting lap top
computers to the juvenile prisoner processing area staged at a different site on the property. HPD Sergeant M.
Saldivar, former Commander M. Lentini, and former Assistant Chief M. Skillern were points of contact for the
prisoner processing areas. It was expressed the contractor for the event was behind in getting the event set up.
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As the day progressed, my observations were that the event was very crowded, and many individuals were trying
to enter the festival illegally by breaching the perimeter. There were reports of the crowd overwhelming an
entrance gate by knocking over screening stations and metal detectors to forcibly enter the festival without being
screened. There were many calls over the police radio regarding roving crowds and individuals trying to jump the
fences around the perimeter to enter the festival footprint. We experienced crowds trying to enter the event by
jumping the fence that secured the Purple Lot, large groups of people were congregating in the alley behind the
Festia Market along the fence line to the Purple Lot. There were several times event staff would ask me to go
outside the NRG command post to warn the crowd not to jump the fence. The HPD Command Post was notified
of this activity and officers assisted trying to secure this perimeter. I also spoke with SRG Sergeant Pate at the
NRG command post about securing this fence line. This type of action occurred throughout the afternoon and into
the nighttime during the festival event making for a very chaotic event. In addition to operating on channel YICS-5
to communicate, I used my City issued cell phone, number to communicate information I received
from personnel inside the NRG command post to personnel working the HPD Command Posts. This information
was sent via text message or voice call. As the event continued into the evening the crowd behavior continued to
escalate. There were large groups of individuals who did not appear to have tickets to attend the event that were
roaming the perimeter. Perimeter officers voiced several calls to the HPD Command Post over the channel
YICS-5, requesting help to manage these crowds that were circling the perimeter and, in some cases, getting
through the perimeter fence to enter the festival illegally. This type of activity increased substantially as the event
progressed.
As the event continued my interactions were with HPD personnel, NRG personnel, Harris County Sheriffs' Office
personnel, TSU Chief Young, Paradocs Medical Dispatch, private event security contractors, and being present
during some of the prisoner processing. I met with Sergeant Saldivar to discuss prisoner processing flow and
information collection. I recall, he assigned a HPD extra job supervisor, and HPD extra job Officers Timothy
Roberts and Waleed Hassan to the prisoner processing area. As the day progressed Officer Hassan was moved
to the juvenile processing area. It's my understanding Sergeant Saldivar handled the assigning of extra-job
support officers and a supervisor to the prisoner processing area. I also interacted with Commander Lentini and
former Assistant Chief Skillern at the prisoner processing area regarding flow of prisoner processing and juvenile
prisoner processing. I interacted Assistant Chief Hardin, Executive Assistant Chief Satterwhite, and several
on-duty and ex-job officers while at the Purple lot.
My decisions and actions during the Travis Scott event revolved around being the liaison between the HPD
Command Post and the NRG command post. In this role I would communicate requests for assistance from the
NRG command post and updates to the HPD Command Post, I also provided logistical support to the event, and
communicated with officers working the prisoner-processing area to gather arrest information.
When Travis Scott began to perform on stage, I was going between the NRG command post and the
prisoner-processing area in Purple lot. The concert, merchandising, and attractions venues were displayed on
video monitors in the NRG Command Post trailer. As I was observing the concert on video and listening to radio
channel YICS-5, Chief Young and Officer Johnson were observing and listening to radio channel YICS-8.
Paradocs personnel in the NRG command post were operating off their own radio system to communicate with
EMTs inside the concert venue, as were the private security contractors.
As the Travis Scott concert was going, Paradocs staff inside the NRG command post were being alerted to
person down calls by their EMT inside the concert area. The Paradocs supervisor inside the NRG command post,
Mr. John Saltzman requested HFD assist with medical emergencies by Stage one tower. He reported the
Paradocs EMT in that area were performing active CPR. I radioed the HPD Command Post and requested they
have HFD respond to the scene, stage one by the towers for a CPR in progress call at that location. The HPD
Command Post confirmed HPD Sergeant Rashard was coordinating with HFD to send them to the location to
help. The Command Post relayed over the radio that HFD was close and the HFD district chief was assessing
how to reach the patient. The HPD Command Post reported HFD was going to need HPD escort to reach the
patient. During this time all three Paradocs staffers appeared to be communicating with EMT staff via their radios
but expressed they were having trouble hearing EMTs in the field because of the crowd and concert noise. I was
told by the HPD Command Post, HFD resources were being directed in to assist Paradocs technicians, during this
time Paradocs informed me of other cardiac emergencies they were working but was unable to tell me where. I
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got on the radio and notified the HPD Command Post and requested they get some HPD officers to escort HFD.
During this time HFD was on the radio mobilizing resources and reported that Paradocs had declared an MCI
(Mass Casualty Incident). Inside the NRG command post we were working with the HPD Command Post to clear
routes for HFD medical vehicles and request additional resources. During the Travis Scott performance I spoke to
Sergeant Rogers in the HPD Command Post by phone several times and he stated the concert was going to be
ended early and Commanders were formulating a plan with the concert organizer and mobilizing field forces to
assist with crowd control and shutting down the event. Actions were taken to direct emergency responders, plan
the opening of access gates for crowd egress, coordinating routes to direct ambulances to the medical tent,
evacuate casualties, report cardiac incidents, and report a possible Fentanyl exposure of a security guard. A
Paradocs Medical staffer reported a security guard passed out and was revived with Narcan. After interviews of
the involved parties, it was discovered later no Fentanyl exposure had occurred.
I understand that this statement is voluntary and not required by departmental policy. I have made this
statement voluntarily and have read this, my statement, and find it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge as typed by James P. Hudkins.
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Signature
Subscribed and sworn to before me, the undersigned authority, this the ____day of _____,_____.
________________________
Notary Public
End of statement of James P. Hudkins.
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1.I arrived at 0600 hours on 11/5/21 and not released until 0200 hours on 11/6/21.
2.I was assigned as the HPD Liaison to the HFD Command Post.
3.At 0800 hours on. 11/5/21, I established a Staging Area location should an Active Attack or Mass
Casualty Incident occur. I selected the Maroon Lot #14 because the Naomi St @ Fannin entrance was easily
accessible from the S. Loop West.
During the entire day, I listened to the extra job officer radio channel and on-duty unit radio channel. When officers
requested medical assistance, I would relay that information to personnel in the HFD Command Post personnel.
I do not have any BWC recordings of my actions because it was not necessary.
4.I did not personally provide any medical care and therefore do not have any BWC recordings.
5.Since I was assigned to the HFD Command Post, I was working with HFD Personnel. The only names I
remember were HFD District Chief Mohammad Koochack and Fireman James Sheffield. They did not have BWCs
and we were all assigned to the HFD Command Post.
6.I was busy the entire day making sure HFD was advised where medical assistance was needed. I do not recall
any specific "noteworthy" event. HFD has a detailed "Activity Log" for all activities directed from the HFD
Command Post. On 11/6/21, I obtained this log from HFD Assistant Chief M. Mire via text message and forwarded
it to Commander M. Lentini at the request of Assistant Chief M. Skillern.
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For each period of time that you were present at (Travis Scott Concert / Astroworld Festival) on November 5-6,
2021, please state in detail:
As Homeland Security Command's Special Project Sergeant I did not have specific role or assignment. I carried
out logistical tasks like retrieving/delivering cases of water for SRG to use during the event. I also assisted with
some of the role calls as officers arrived. I assisted with food distribution. For the majority of the event I was at
the SRG Command post.
(3)Any law enforcement action taken by or observed by you and whether you have any BWC video or
record of any such action;
Just prior to Travis Scott taking the stage, I was approached by EAC Satterwhite at the SRG Command Post. He
was driving a Polaris ATV and was alone. He asked Sgt. N. Matson me to go with him to get a look at the crowd.
We agreed, and we drove to an access point on the north side of the venue. We met Commanders T. Hardin, J.
Skelton, and K. Seafous as well as Sgt. D. Gonzales and a HFD Fire Chief (I do not remember being introduced
to him, and I do not recall his name.) then walked into the festival. We stood about 100 yards from the stage and
off to the side (near some trees and a Travis Scott sculpture). I do not recall what time it was, but the large timer
on the screen was still counting down. We stood there for several minutes and members of the group answered
questions and provided directions to patrons. When the countdown concluded, I saw patrons from the
merchandise tents and surrounding areas move toward the stage. I do not recall any rush or urgency in their
movement.
Moments later, EAC Satterwhite gathered us behind the Travis Scott statue and told us that a section of the
barricade separating the crowd from the "moat" surrounding the stage was showing signs of failure. Even at this
distance from the stage, it was extremely hard to hear EAC Satterwhite speaking, radio and cell phone
communication was even harder to hear if at all possible. We quickly walked to the Polaris vehicles near the gate,
and went to the Festival Command Post, I believe EAC Satterwhite was looking for Seth. EAC Satterwhite quickly
decided that we would return to the stage, and look at the potential failure first hand. We did.
Upon arriving inside the "moat" Seth walked our group to a small section of barricade that had been ratchet
strapped with multiple straps. Additionally, security was bracing the fencing with their bodies. I was not a part of
the conversation regarding the barricade. While they talked I remember looking at the crowd, notably those near
the weakened fencing, and do not remember anyone looking like they were in distress. As we stood there, many
patrons who had managed to get over the fence were being escorted (walked) around the moat by security. I
remember one person being carried out. I do not know where these patrons were exiting the moat.
We left this area and returned to an area behind the stage. I believe EAC Satterwhite and the Commanders were
discussing the integrity of the barrier, and plans should the barrier situation worsen. I remember EAC Satterwhite
attempting to use his radio, but due to the excessive noise, I was unable to hear what he was saying. I opened a
door to a connex box that was being used by show runners, and it was still very loud inside, but quieter. I
gestured to EAC Satterwhite to enter, and he was able to communicate over the radio.
Very shortly thereafter, we were told that patrons were climbing the control towers in front of the stage. We
grouped up and headed back to the front of the stage to work that problem out. We were quickly pulled into
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several medical emergencies which I will address in the response to the next question.
Following the event, I resumed logistical duties, driving Chiefs around in the Polaris, assisting the command post
with compiling information ahead of the press conference, secured crime scene tape and directed officers to
secure the vast scene as best as possible. I was relieved well into the next morning, and asked detectives on
scene if I was needed. They said I was not. I met with Commander Hardin at the HPD Command Post and was
released around 0330.
As I had no reasonable expectation of interacting with the public, and I am not issued one permanently, I was not
wearing a BWC.
(4) Any medical care provided by or observed by you and whether you have any BWC video or record of
any such care;
As we walked back into the moat, we saw a young male laying on his back with a member of event medical, and
an unknown HPD officer providing what looked like medical aid. I believe Commander Hardin checked on the
officer, and told Sgt. Gonzales and me to stay with him as they intended to continue on. I intended to do as he
instructed, but I concluded that since the officer and medical personnel were already assisting him, I would be
needed more to assist with removing the patrons from the control tower, and/or crowd control.
Sgt. Gonzalez and I rejoined the group which had made its way to the front of the stage and was preparing to
head out into the moat toward the control tower. The moat was packed with people. I believe it was a mix of
private security and patrons. I grabbed the back of Commander Skelton's (I believe) uniform, and told him to
move up. I began pushing him forward through the crowd moat. I believe as we made our way toward the control
tower I saw medical staff treating another patient in the moat. I am not sure where or when that took place. We
arrived at the control tower, and I do not recall seeing anyone climbing the tower. A second later we were
directed to a woman laying on her back inside the barricades.
She was near the outermost perimeter of the moat. An unknown patron was providing chest compressions as we
arrived. EAC Satterwhite dropped to his knees without hesitation and began chest compressions. I began
looking for medical staff and saw a man wearing a red windbreaker just outside the fence. I quickly walked over
and asked if he was medical staff. As he was responding that he was, I reached over and pulled him over the
fence and into inside the moat. I pointed to the woman Chief and told him to go help. He told me that he was
waiting for help. I told him no one was coming and he needed to help her. He rushed over, and I returned to the
fence. I stood on the step and scanned the crowd for additional medical staff, and medical golf carts. I didn't see
any. I returned to the group, who had placed the woman on a back board, and was told that we were going to
move her. I picked up a corner of the board and moved toward the fence. When I reached the fence, I laid the
board on the fence and hopped over. As I waited for the rest of our group to jump the fence I saw that many
patrons were filming us with cell phones. I called out to them and pled for them to help. A man did. As he and
some others (Sgt. Matson, EAC Satterwhite, and Commander Hardin I believe) were now on the outside of the
fence, I lifted my corner and began sliding the backboard along the barricade. Regrettably, I did not announce
intention to lift and move to the rest of the group. Some reacted and held strong, but ultimately the unsecured
woman fell from the backboard and onto the ground. We quickly recovered and pulled her onto the backboard.
We then lifted her and began carrying her out of the crowd. I do not know where they came from, but what I
believe was a Constable and a Security guard began helping us move the crowd as we carried the woman out.
We carried her from the back fence all the way to the merchandise tables and turned left. In the noise and chaos I
forgot the medical tent was to the right. After our group broke free from the crowd, we realized the directional
mistake, and turned back into the crowd. We carried her through the crowd into the medical tent. Once inside, I
attempted to catch my breath and noted EAC Satterwhite holding up a Narcar dose. He said "Narcan" and knelt
down into the mass of medical staff hovering over her body.
EAC Satterwhite told us that we had to go shut the show down, we agreed and our group headed back toward the
stage. Some of us became separated when trying to jump the fence back into the moat. I stayed to help those
having trouble, and in doing so was lost Chief Satterwhite and Sgt. Matson. It is my understanding they went to
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shut the concern down. I remained with Sgt. Gonzales, and Commander Skelton. Commander Skelton led us to
the connex box behind the stage, and discussed the need to get any HPD personnel in the moat to safety. Chief
Finner and his staff arrived around this time, and we all walked back out into the moat area. The HPD officers in
the moat area were recalled to the connex box behind the stage, and a few minutes later Travis Scott ended the
concert.
We collectively moved to the medical tent, and I stood by as the Chiefs discussed the incident and decided what
to do next.
As I had no reasonable expectation of interacting with the public, and I am not issued one permanently, I was not
wearing a BWC.
(5)Identify all person(s)who may have relevant knowledge or BWC video regarding the law enforcement
action or medical care detailed in your responses to questions (3) and (4) above; and
EAC L. Satterwhite
Commander T. Hardin
Commander K. Seafous
Commander J. Skelton
Sergeant D. Gonzales
Sergeant N. Matson
(6)Any communication(s) you had regarding noteworthy events or conditions during the event, and
please detail the time of communication, the content of the communication, the party or patties to the
communication and whether you are aware of any BWC video or record of the communication(s).
Ido not believe I made any noteworthy communications during the event. Once Travis Scott began playing radio
traffic was impossible both ways if you were near the stage. Despite wearing my radio ear piece and having my
radio turned all the way up, I could not understand any radio traffic while inside the festival. Face to face
communication consisted of yelling into the other person's ear, then turning your head to allow them to yell their
response.
As I had no reasonable expectation of interacting with the public, and I am not issued one permanently, I was not
wearing a BWC.
*The following questions were hand written on the bottom of the pdf that contained the questions I was
asked to answer. I don't know that I needed to respond to them, but I did just incase.*
(7)What was the EJ Structure?
Ido not know, I was not a part of the extra job planning or staffing.
Iassume this is also referring to the extra job, and while I do not know what NRG ended up with as far as staffing
numbers, I do recall a Teams meeting where a Sergeant representing the extra job said they were short of their
desired staffing number. I do not recall that Sergeant name.
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day, personally appeared Caylon W. Rogers, a POLICE SERGEANT
believed by me to be a credible person, who after being sworn upon his oath, did depose and say:
My name is Caylon W. Rogers. My payroll number is and I am a POLICE SERGEANT assigned to the
Special Operations Division on the Evenings shift.
1)How did you get your assignment at NRG?
I work for Special Operations Division and am used by their Special Events Unit to work and assist in their events.
I work for Lt. Sauer who is also over Special Events Unit, and he assigned me to the Command Post. I was strictly
over arrests processing and documentation.
2)What is duties hours and days off?
I work for Special Operations Division, Port Patrol Unit. I am the evening shift supervisor. My normal hours of
operation are 1300-2100 with S/S off.
3)What location or section was I assigned to?
I was assigned to the HPD Command Post located on the far eastern end of the property next to Fannin. I believe
it was the orange lot, if memory serves correctly.
4)Who was I working with? partner, squad...
There were other officers in the CP doing various other assignments but no one was helping me directly with
arrests processing. I was given four officers from the workups each shift as transportation officers, but I do not
have their information.
5)Was I wearing a bwc?
I had no public interaction, so my BWC was not on.
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The Houston Police SWAT detail was tasked in providing a Tactical Response Plan for the Travis Scott Festival at
NRG Park (Yellow Lot) on November 5 & 6 2021 (Friday & Saturday). SWAT Counter Assault Teams (CAT) and
Marksman Over watch teams were assigned to provide support and provide a rapid response to an active attack
or incident during the Astroworld Event at NRG Park. SWAT Officers were working an adjusted shift of 1200-2400
hours for this event. My regular duty hours are 0700-1500 with Saturday and Sunday off. This shift extended into
overtime with the hours of 2000-0030.
I was assigned as CAT 2, partnered with Officer Seay PR# and Officer Hudeck PR# loaded in an
unmarked black Chevy Tahoe SUV. Our team was positioned at the intersection of Mulworth Dr. and Lantern
Point Dr. which was the southeast corner main entrance into the Yellow Lot.
I was wearing a BWC which was activated during this incident. Officer Hudeck and I are
Credentialed EMT-Basic with the Houston Fire Department under the medical direction of Doctor Persse. I recall
Doctor Lars requesting for any available EMT's to respond to the Medical tent that was established on the west
side of the Yellow Lot. Lieutenant Besselman advised our team to respond to support Doctor Lars.
As I approached the medical tent I activated my BWC. Upon entering the tent I located Doctor Lars and observed
CPR in progress on a white female. I asked Doctor Lars what he needed, he advised me to help the medical staff
with whatever they needed. Medical staff brought another male victim who was blue in the face and
non-responsive. I assisted in placing him on a gurney, and then moved him into one of the triage bays where I
began CPR on him. I continued CPR on the male until Officer Hudeck relieved me. A short time later, another
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male was brought into the tent who also was blue in the face and non-responsive. As medical staff provided CPR
on him, I began providing ventilation utilizing a bag valve mask (BVM). Medical staff then began placing a Lucus
CPR machine on the male and I assisted by securing the males left wrist to the machine with Velcro straps. I
observed one of the female Doctors intubating the male to secure an airway. Once in place I began providing
ventilation with the BVM again until relieved by medical staff. Officer Hudeck then advised that our assistance was
needed by the front stage to retrieve bodies that were down on the ground.
Officer Hudeck, Officer Seay and I began negotiating through the large compact crowd towards the stage.
Security and event staff members told us that there were no more bodies on the ground at that time. We then
proceeded back to the medical tent to assist in any way we could.
As I re-entered the tent I saw another W/M down on the ground with EMT's providing CPR. I then assisted with
moving the first male I provided CPR on to a gurney to be loaded onto an ambulance and transported to the
hospital. Doctor Lars then advised for Officer Hudeck and myself to assist with another unresponsive male to
provide CPR because EMT's were getting exhausted. I provided CPR on the male until another EMT relieved me.
I did not administer any Narcan to any of the patients I provided care. I didn't have any further contact with
patients after that. I did not record anything on my personal device nor did I receive anything regarding this
incident. I do not have any further information in regards to this investigation.
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I, Senior Police Officer Matthew Hurban, am assigned to the Tactical Operations Division SWAT Detail with a
regular shift of 0700 - 1500, Saturday and Sunday off. I was working in this capacity on November 6, 2021 for the
Travis Scott Astroworld event at NRG Park. I was assigned to work this event through the SWAT command as
an on duty assignment, coordinated through the Special Operations Division. Hours of operation on this day were
1200 - 0030 hours. For this assignment, I was tasked with being a part of the sUAS Team under Unit 1633 with
Officers E. T. Sutton and M. C. Amato. The sUAS Team was assigned to be in the Teal lot when flying the drone,
although this was not a fixed post, officers could move around the NRG footprint of the event as needed.
At one point during the event, Sergeant T. G. Calabro was asked by the Special Operations Command Post to
launch the drone over the yellow lot (main venue stage area). Our team reported to the Teal lot and began
conducting this assignment. While conducting this assignment Sergeant Calabro received a request over the
police radio from Houston Fire Department Assistant Medical Director Doctor Lars Thestrup. Doctor Thestrup
requested my assistance in the medical tent, as I am a certified EMT credentialed through the Houston Fire
Department.
Once I arrived at the medical tent, I spoke with Doctor Thestrup in regards to what he needed help with. He
advised me to get into the rotation of chest compressions on a heavy set white male that was in the northeast
corner of the medical tent. I immediately got down and started CPR, administering compressions as I had been
trained. I rotated out with other EMT's that were also completing medical on this patient. During one rotation,
Doctor Thestrup tasked me with getting a one minute time check. I started a stopwatch and advised Doctor
Thestrup when that minute was up. It was short time after, when the Houston Fire Department arrived and I
assisted getting the patient onto a stretcher. This was the only patient I conducted medical on during this event. I
did not at any time administer Narcan to this patient or any others. I did not observe CPR being conducted on
any other patient or other officers handling any other bodies.
I did have my department issued body worn camera on and activated it. At no time did I record anything on my
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personal device, nor did anyone send me anything to my personal device in regards to the Travis Scott Astroworld
event. I do not have any further information on this event that may be of importance.
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5.Did you take any actions at the command post or notify anyone about what was going on?
No. With the large group of people assembled we couldn't see people passing out.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me, the undersigned authority, this the ____day of _____,_____.
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Peace Officer
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12.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
We were notified by Gang division was being tasked with working the event. 0800-1800 regular
duty, 1800-0000 for overtime.
13.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Not sure where our assigned assignment was at. At the start of the Travis Scott performance we were moved
to the front of the stage for more man power and police presence.
16.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
I was with the rest of my squad, officers from South east Tac, and other LT's I did not know.
17.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Did not active my camera throughout the day. At the end of concert when I began helping in the crowd my
camera had died.
19.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Yes. Moments after Drake began performing Sgt. grabbed my group of officers and told us we had to
make our way into the crowd, and that people needed help getting out. Sgt notified us to take care of each
other in the large crowd but we needed to get in there to start helping. We walked the middle of the walk way to
the right side of the crowd where we saw about 3 persons on the ground. Officers and EMS were already helping
these 3. At this time my group of about 5 officers including sgt hopped the gates and made our way into
the large crowd. We arrived and saw two bigger/heavier males laying on the ground. There faces were already
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blue at this time. Two officers began giving cpr and the rest of us, including my self began making the crowd give
us space and a walk way to get these two men out. We waited for some time before EMS was able to arrive and
help put the men onto stretchers. The men weighed over 300 pounds so it took all of us to get him over the rail
and out of the crowd. At the time we were able to get out of the crowd the performance just ended.
20.Did you administer any Narcan?
Earlier in the day I had snapchat videos of the back stage, but hours before Travis Scott performed. I no
longer have those videos as they were only on my story.
22.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
I did not perform any CPR, I did witness many officers doing so. I cant remember who. I did handle and help
with the bodies of the two large males found in the right side of the crowd.
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1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
I was working the assignment as an extra job from 1030 hours to 0030 hours.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off? My regular duty hours are Mon-
Thursday 1000-1800 hrs.
3.Hours worked during event.
No
7.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
No
8.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Yes. I assisted in helping EMS personnel carry several subjects on stretchers. I assisted citizens in doing CPR on
a very large male individual. Then I assisted in helping EMS personnel carry him as well.
9.Did you administer any Narcan?
No
10. Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident.
No
11.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
No
12.Did you perform CPR/witness anyone performing CPR, or did you handle any bodies/witness anyone touching
or handling any bodies?
Yes. I did chest compressions on the large Hispanic male, while switching off with citizens until EMS personnel
arrived and took over. I then assisted in clearing the crowd to help them get the male out. I helped escort/clear the
area for several other people that EMS was treating.
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1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? Was it an extra job, RMP, or on duty? What were your hours for the
assignment?
I was working as extra job capacity, and my hours were from 1000 - 0000.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
My regular days off are Friday Saturday
3.Hours worked during event
My hours were from 1000 - 0000.
4.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Upon arrival I was told that our assignment was stage one. However they needed immediate assistance at the
merchandise area and sent us there until we were notified via radio to go to stage one.
5.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
I was working with Officers, C. Mcwhinney, D. Passarella, and J. Elizondo.
6.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
No I was not wearing a body worn camera due to working in extra job capacity.
7.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
No I was not wearing a body worn camera due to working in extra job capacity.
8.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
No, I did not render any kind aid such as CPR, I helped medical escort several of the injured parties.
9.Did you administer any Narcan?
No, I did not administer Narcan.
10. Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident.
No, I did not record anything on my person device.
11.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
I did not see anything that would be helpful to the investigation. While working the main stage shortly after the
second performer came out to perform member of the security staff informed us that they had multiple people
passing out in the crowd. At that time I went to that area and saw the individuals laying on the floor. Due to the
lack of medical staff at that moment, I began to run to the medical tents and ask for additional medical staff and
informed them of the situation. From that point on I began escorting the medical staff and clearing paths for them
through the crowd so that the injured could be taken to the medical tents.
12.Did you perform CPR/witness anyone performing CPR, or did you handle any bodies/witness anyone touching
or handling any bodies?
No, I did not render any kind aid such as CPR, I helped escort the medical staff clearing them paths through the
crowd and barriers to the medical tents.
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On December 22, 2021, I was called by detectives from the Homicide, Special Investigations Unit, and asked to
respond the following questions.
1.What was your role at DOC during Astroworld Event?
My role was communication Officer in DOC from 1800 hrs. to 0200 hrs. on November 5, 2021. My duties were to
answer incoming phone calls, read and respond to emails from DOC mailbox, and call upon other patrol divisions
when resources are needed.
2. At what point did you realize there was a mass casualty event?
I first realized this was a Mass Casualty event when it was broadcasted on the police radio from the Command
Post on site at the event. The broadcast was a notification to the officers on scene. We then started to receive
updates from EOC regarding the need for HFD.
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I was notified by Sgt. that we were being tasked with working the event. For the event we had adjusted
shift from 0800-1800, and worked 1800-0000 for overtime.
14.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
Do not remember where our assignment was. We stayed together with our assigned group throughout the
event.
17.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
I was working with officers who were assigned to my squad.
18.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
I was wearing a body worn camera.
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19.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or capture any footage during your assignment?
No I did not activate my camera. My camera had died during the event.
20.Did you render any aid/help anyone while out there?
Yes, After Drake came to the stage, Sgt. grabbed our group of officers and told us we would be going
into the crowd to assist people that needed help. Sgt. advised us to stick together as a group and try our
best to make our way inside of the crowd to provide assistance with medical EMS. Approximately 5 of us from the
group hopped over the fences to make our way inside of the crowd. When we did, we observed two larger males
that were laying on the ground. At this time there was a large crowd surrounding the males, we helped with
making space for EMS to treat the two males. A couple officers from our group assisted medical ems in
performing CPR on the two that were on the ground, while the rest of us began helping with making space for
them to do medical. Once EMS personal brought stretches, several officers including myself helped carry the
males out of the crowd. The males were both larger in weight and required many officers, including myself, along
with EMS personal to carry them over the railing and out of the crowd. The performance ended shortly after we
carried the males out of the crowd.
21.Did you administer any Narcan?
No I did not record anything on my personal device. No one sent me anything regarding this incident.
23.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help this
investigation?
I did not perform CPR to anyone. I did witness EMS personnel doing CPR but do not remember their names. I
did help medical personal with carrying two larger males that were in the crowd.
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1.How did you get the assignment at NRG? What ere your hours for the assignment?
Volunteer for pay. Approximately from 1200-0100 hrs.
2.What are your regular duty hours and days off?
1500-2300 hrs. Fri/Sat
3.Hours worked during event?
1200-0100
4.What location/section of the park/property were you assigned?
Our duty was to guard a gate near the second entrance off of Murworth Dr., and Lantern Point Dr. When the
Travis Scott concert started at approx. 2100 hrs., my squad made our way near the rear of the crowd for crowd
control.
5.Who were you working with in that section of the park/property?
I was in the Clear Lake squad, and my supervisor in charge of my squad was Sgt. Maldonado.
6.Were you wearing a body worn camera?
Yes.
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7.Did you activate your body worn camera AT ALL or captured any footage during your assignment?
Yes.
8.Did you render any aid help anyone while out there?
During the concert of Travis Scott concert, I was informed by some the people in the concert in regards of a mosh
pit getting out of control in the center of the crowd.
I was told by more people in regards of some people were "passed out" on the ground and needed assistance. I
told this statement to Sergeant Maldonado on scene.
9.Did you administer any NARCAN?
No.
10.Did you record anything on your personal device, or did anyone send you anything regarding the incident?
No.
11.Is there anything that you saw or that you know that you believe may be important or may help the
investigation?
No.
12.Did you perform CPR/Witness anyone performing CPR, or did you handle any bodies/ witness anyone
touching or handling any bodies?
Officers were given a direction by a couple to where the person was laying, and the whole Clear Lake squad ran
over to the person of interest to render aid. I arrived in approx. 10-20 seconds and observed an unknown black
female performing CPR on a 16 year old, Hispanic female. The black female stated to me she was a certified
nurse, and she felt no pulse from the female who was on the ground. I observed Sgt. Maldonado grab the female
off the ground and put her in a firemans carry. Officer Garza, Officer Ortega, and I got in front of Sgt. Maldonado.
We used our flashlights to warn people to move out of our way as we ran west towards the medical tent from
where we found the female. We arrived at the medical tent and spoke with medical staff in regards of the female
condition. We then held the scene at medical tent for more instructions in regards of the crowd control. While I
was at the medical tent, a Hispanic male individual came up to me asking for his cousin, and described the female
who was carried inside the tent. It was then that I learned the female's name to be Brianna Rodriguez.
I did not give the female CPR nor did I provide her with Narcan.
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3.911 Calls
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After review of the 911 Calls I provided the following audio to the Homicide Detectives so that they could include it
in their presentation. The audio provides an explanation of the findings after reviewing the 911 Calls.
AUDIO FOR PRESENTATION:
This is Lt. Luis Menendez-Sierra and I am currently assigned to the Homicide Division, Special Investigations Unit.
I was assigned to the Travis Scott investigation and will discuss the calls received at the Houston Emergency
Center or HEC on the night of the event. On November 24, 2021 Assistant Chief Jones, Commander Deese and I,
met with the leadership team at the HEC center which was led by Director Robert Mock. In this meeting HFD
leadership at the HEC was also present and consisted of Sr. Communications Captain Matthew Lloyd and
Communications Captain Enrique Guerra. We discussed needing all the calls received during that night and
discussed protocol for major events.
On January 6, 2022 I received an envelope at my office with an excel spreadsheet containing 208 case numbers
and an audio CD with all the audio recordings. The spreadsheet had a note which advised that the list consisted
of the call slips being withheld for open records requests to the HEC. I began to review the call slips and found
that the calls were from midnight to midnight on November 5th. There were also a few other calls included that
were on other days that were related call backs for calls made on that day. These calls were found to be
unrelated. After reviewing each call, I found that there were in fact 234 separate calls and that the number went
down to 208 after calls were duplicated to each other because of the same caller/ same phone number/ or call
back. Of the 234 calls I found that 84 calls were in some way related to the Travis Scott incident. There were an
additional 38 calls that I was unable to determine were Travis Scott related due to no audio or no details on the
call slip. The rest of the 166 call slips were found to be in the vicinity of the concert but not related to the concert.
As I focused on the calls that occurred during the concert I found the first call in relation to people being injured to
have come in at 2107 hours. The slip showed a time stamp of 2109 but through the use of the NICE system I was
able to verify the 2107 time stamp. In total I found there to be 25 call slips that were of people in the crowd with
the last call coming in at 2137 hours. Of those 25 calls I was able to identify 15 individual callers. There were 25
total audio recordings due to call backs or repeat calls by the same people.
All the calls were received by the call takers at HEC and forwarded to the Southwest dispatcher who either
duplicated the call or sent them to Citywide dispatch who duplicated the call. From our discussion with HEC center
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personnel and our experience with calls being received on a daily basis it was found that this was standard
protocol. When a major incident occurs, there are numerous calls that come in and once an initial police response
is sent, then the rest of the calls are duplicated to the main case number. There was a call slip generated early the
morning of November 5th and the officers assigned to the event were placed under that case number. Due to a
large police presence at the location, the calls were duplicated as they would have been for any other major
event. 13 of the individual callers were reached out to and only one person responded. The remaining two of the
15 were default 911 numbers which we could not reach out to.
The SW and CW dispatcher were interviewed and they advised that they followed protocol and duplicated the
multiple calls as well as advising the command center.
(Inaudible at beginning of call) "People are dying they can't breathe (Inaudible)" Can hear screaming and yelling.
"Please stop it, please stop it, people are dying" Hello this is Houston 911 - Call ends - C/B V/M
"Please help me I'm at Astroworld (Inaudible) Travis Scott" "Please help, we're at Astroworld" Call keeps breaking
up making it difficult to understand. Transferred to Houston medicial. "Help me..hello...I can hear you, my name is
paige newman I'm at Astroworld" Can hear loud music in background "I can hear you I'm at Astroworld people are
falling over" "I can hear you, I can't hear you now, can you their security please tell them to to the show we're
trying to leave, we can't leave" We have the call for service that show that Paradocs are on location " I can't hear
you but I hope they're on the way, I need help, I'm trying to leave but I can't they won't let us out Astroworld world
in Houston Houston" "I'm at the concert" Screaming can be heard. "Help us, Help us, is somebody coming, please
we need paramedics here, Astroworld by the mountain stage" "We need paramedics ...they cannot hear us,
basically its a big crowd and everybody can't get out" "My phone is about to die, we need paramedics though, I
have to go now"
Can only hear music at beginning of call then "There's people on the ground hurt please stop the concert please"
"Stop the concert" Call ends
Can hear screaming "Call 911, Call 911, yo I can' t hear you but we're at the Astroworld concert and it's getting
really fucking crazy he needs to stop, everybody is falling upon each other (screams make caller difficult to
understand) they need to stop the concert, there's piles of bodies"
"Astroworld, (Inaudible) they're dying, (Inaudible). "Yeah I can hear you (Inuadbiel) please do something about it"
Call is distorted. VM on C/B
"Help" Can hear music and screaming "here we go, here we go" "help" "get back, calm down, calm down" get him
up get him up, help me out, please don't push" (Can hear Travis state put a middle finger then music starts again)
This is Houston 911 disconnecting due to no response
3rd Call - Can hear loud music in the background. "Yes" "medical" "I'm at the Astroworld concert and (Inaudible),
there's kids passed out in the middle of the (Inaudible) and no one is doing anything cause they don't know,
they're not stopping the show they're not doing nothing and there's kids that are not moving, they're laying there
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on the floor and people are stepping " It looks like we do have units at the lcoation is there any way you can guide
them to where you're at "I told them but its still been going its been ten minutes (Inaudible) security" Are you with
the kids now? "Dude the kids are in the middle of the crowd they cant get out, I barely made it out, I lost my shoe"
We have multiple calls we already have units on the way "thank you sir" You're welcome
"Hello, Astroworld at the Travis Scott stage people (Inaudible) and they won't stop the show" People are doing
what? "They're being crushed to death they're being stepped on, there's too many people in the crowd" Do they
need medical attention? "They're literally lying on the ground (Inaudible)" Stay on the line for medical, stay on the
line for medical ma'am "What?" Where are you at in the concert? "I'm at the NRG park, at the stage that's the
mountain" Is there a section number or letter? "What?" Is there a section or number you're in? "I don't know" Stay
on the line "I'm staying on the line (crying) can you tell someone to stop the show" Stay on the line we're waiting
on medical to come "Tell them to stop the show (Inaudible crying and talking)" Stay on the line NRG park (sound
of typing) what is your name? " My name is Sienna" Sienna what's your call back number? " Ok
hold on just a second stay on the line we're just waiting for medical to come, How many people do you see on the
ground? "I don't know (hard to understand due to crying) people are falling on top of another" Ok we are just
waiting on medical to come, I already dropped a police slip (caller is talking but hard to understand due to music)
We are waiting for medical I've a;ready dispatched police untis to your location, waiting on medical (throughout the
this time CT is dialing and getting busy signal numerous times? "get over here, get over here, falling on top
(Inaudible), they're right underneath that, they're right underneath that thing, we can help them, lets go" 6:16 into
call, medical answers. CT advises medical about call (echo on recording) CT gives number. All you can hear is
screaming and yelling. Fire/medical attempts to speak to caller but caller does not respond -call ends
Y-ICS 5
Transcribed by Lt. Menendez
No audio = The system picked up transmission but no audio was recorded
Unreadable = Although there is audio, I was unable to understand or decipher what was said
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Y-ICS 8
Transcribed by Lt. Menendez
No audio = The system picked up transmission but no audio was recorded
Unreadable = Although there is audio, I was unable to understand or decipher what was said
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Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0093 06/29/2023 17:05
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/29/2023
Approval Time
17:07:36
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Witness Interview
- Emily Ockenden
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Follow Up Investigation
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Investigation Homicide
Investigators: M. Barrow and J. Caten
Author: M. Barrow
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Emily Ockenden Interview
On Tuesday 6/20/2023, we were able to meet with Emily Ockenden, the Site Operations Director for Astroworld
2021. She was accompanied by her attorneys, Andy Brumheller and Derek Hollingsworth. Also present was
attorney for Live Nation, Brian Kowalski. We held the interview in the conference room of their law office located at
712 Main Street Suite 1705. Detective J. Caten, Lt. S. Hope, and I participated in the interview. Per our
agreement with the attorneys, the interview was not recorded but we were permitted to take notes. The following
is a summary of our interview with Emily:
Emily stated that she has worked in the concert/festival/entertainment industry since she was 19 years old
(currently 36 YOA). She has and continues to travel around the world participating and various roles within the
music industry. She left BWG in 2022 and is currently working as a Talent and Production Manger for the Rolling
Loud tour. She explained that this position places her in role to hire and contract companies like BWG to perform
her former duties.
In addition to her current position, she stated that she has worked hundreds of shows and at least six or seven
tours which featured Travis Scott. For the majority of her career, she has held the title of Project Manager, Artist
Relation, Festival Director, or Site Operations Director.
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In terms of her qualification, she stated that she did have any formal education of degrees pertaining to her
specific field. Her knowledge is derived from her experience in the industry. She had a fork-lift license, certificates
in media communication and logistics, and CPR certification.
She clarified that none of her roles involved security training or training in crowd management. Her role was not
one that included security as a responsibility however she would often work closely with the head of security in
order to execute specific matters related to infrastructure.
She stated her role/title in all the Astroworlds has been Site Operations Director. She stated her main
responsibilities entailed: receive/review infrastructure requirements, contract vendors for matters such as: fencing,
toilets, tents, and lighting; complete a build schedule, and organized the break down after a concert/festival.
We discussed how she came to know those individuals who would go on to run Astroworld. She stated she met
Brent Silberstein and Sascha in 2015 and maintained a relationship with them since that time. She stated she also
worked several events with the Boardman's since 2016. She also discussed Scott Davidson (Astroworld 2018)
and Rob Weekes (Astroworld 2019). She described each of them as organized and knowledgeable about their
respective roles. However, she added that Scott had what she heard to be a separation from Live Nation
sometime after Astroworld 2018 leading them to hire Rob for 2019. She stated Rob was good but less personable
and ultimately did not perform as they expected on the day of the show, also he did not seem to get along with
Chief Satterwhite.
We went through each of the Astroworlds with her to gather her overall impressions of the festivals:
2018 - she stated it felt like a very successful show. It presented unique challenges to her and her team as this
was the first Astroworld and it had to be created from scratch. She stated it was a sold-out show and she was
proud of her team and what they were able to accomplish. She did not recall any major issues regarding safety.
2019 - She stated it went smoother because they just followed the blueprint from 2018, same stage set up,
rehiring the same vendors, etc. She stated this show was also sold out and her estimation was a successful
festival. She recalled the problems regarding the gate crashing and "rambunctious" fans that tend to be
associated with Travis Scott and his brand.
She stated following Astroworld 2019, she attended an After-Action meeting whose design and purpose is to
discuss with stakeholders what went well and what could be improved for the future. It was determined that they
would require a greater police presence at the perimeter for Astroworld 2021. It was in that meeting she recalled
bringing up Seyth Boardman as the potential security manager for 2021. She stated that other security managers
were proposed, but Seyth was the only one that was discussed by name.
We discussed her planning methods before a show. She stated that she typically needed six months to plan a
show the size of Astroworld. In the case of all of the Astroworlds included 2021, she stated that she had about six
months to plan. She stated she was contacted by Brent Silberstein to work Astroworld 2021 in May 2021.
Planning for Astroworld 2021
A few changes she noted for Astroworld 2021 that stood out to her in comparison to previous years:
-Additional rides (Travis Scott's team wanted it to feel more like a carnival)
-Additional creative elements (lighting and effects)
-Expanded entrance (moved to green lot, in an attempt to mitigate issues of the past)
-Inclusion of a non-standard stage (mountain stage, production company hired 1826 to build)
She stated that she was present at all of the Stakeholder meetings leading up to the show and she worked closely
with Production Directors, and Safety and Security Manager Seyth Boardman.
She stated following each Stakeholder meeting, she would not hear any concerns from Seyth. However,
throughout the process, concerns were discussed amongst them which she stated it was typical of any show to
have concerns. Some of those concerns included the following:
-Received plans and re-working of said plans
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-Design and build schedule, finishing on time
-Receiving concerns from artist if the stage was not finished, they'd cancel
-Learning Travis would be the only one performing on stage one (stage two to stage one transition) (she stated
she did not know whose decision it was for Travis to be the only performer).
To resolve some of the concerns she stated they did the following:
-Built ramp and pavers to expand the walkway between stage two and stage one.
-Added video screens so people could watch performances going on at stage two during the day.
-Included multiple merchandise locations.
We discussed the inclusion of the livestream, specifically Apple. She stated that it was not uncommon for a big
sponsor like Apple to jump in late in the game. Sponsor would sometimes wait to see the profitability of a show
before committing.
She stated she was included on phone calls with Brady Haas, Apple, and 1826 to discuss the logistics and needs
of the livestream. One of the topics that came up was in regards to camera positions. She stated Apple wanted
the crane camera or "jib" and the front of house camera between the delay towers. She presented this request to
Brent and it was decided that those camera positions were not going to work. She explained Brent told her to let
them (Apple) know that those cameras were not approved. She did not recall writing the email which stated that
"5k would be displaced by the craned camera" but that statement was more a less an exaggeration if it was used
in order to get the point across to Apple that it was not approved. She stated that she did not believe or know with
exactness how many it would have displaced if it displaced anyone at all.
We discussed the building of the festival. She stated that the Fire Marshall was including at the site during the
build and in all of the safety and security meetings. She recalled seeing the Fire Marshall present Thursday night
before the day of the show. We told her about the approval of map 1.37 by the Fire Marshall but the lack of
approval for map 1.38.
She stated one of her duties was to send CAD maps to the primary Stakeholder for any input and then finally send
them to the venue which in this case was Michael McCall. It would then fall on Michael McCall to send them to
the Fire Marshall for review and approval. She was not aware of which plan was approved or not and assumed
that the latest version of the CAD map (1.38) was used for the build.
She stated it was common for there to be some changes to the build while constructing it. The Fire Marshall could
request changes or requests could come from others, otherwise the CAD drawing is generally followed. She
stated again that the barricade was built on Thursday night and the Fire Marshall was present, she added that she
was not involved with the barricade. She was present to show the builders were to begin the barricade measuring
from the front of the stage, but that was the full extent of her involvement. She mentioned that when a show is
completed, they will take and review an "as built" mapping of the venue to compare to the originally drawing. This
was not done for Astroworld 2021 in light of the incident.
On Friday morning, the day of the show, she was all over the sight, but recalled being at blue lot prior to the "soft"
opening of the venue. She stated at text received from Brent showing her a camera position at front of house. She
did not know what he was implying because he did not caption it. It was soon discovered that someone from
production or the livestream built the crane camera and the front of house camera despite her and Brent
disapproving them.
She stated that she has never been in a conversation about fence jumpers. She was aware that it was a potential
issue because of the type of crowd that follows Travis Scott. She also stated that in her time working venues that
featured Travis, she has never been in contact with him. She mostly worked through his manager, David
Stromberg.
We talked with her about the EOP. She stated that she was not made aware that her name was listed on the EOP
with show stop authority or power shunt authority. She stated it was normal for her to be listed on an EOP as a
point of contact being department head. She explained that show stop authority would have been warranted by
her if it was something do directly with her department. She gave the example of a generator catching fire, which
would be her responsibility to manage, in such a case she would initiate the show stop or pause or a power shunt
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to the affected area. If it was something outside her area of responsibilities such as a medical or security related
issue, she would bring the issue first to the department responsible so an informed decision can be made relative
to stopping the show.
Day of the Show
She stated her day started at 6:30 am on Friday, November 5th, 2021. She stated she was in the blue lot when
the festival first opened. During those times she was in contact with Seyth and others to supply or replace physical
resources that were either in short supply in certain areas or damaged by concertgoers. She stated she was not
in the area when the "mags" were taken out near the COVID screening entrance.
She shifted her attention to the main merchandise tent after she heard that it was getting taken over by
concertgoers. She went there with her crew and moved back racks and they worked until they were able to
establish an orderly line. She was somewhat surprised when we told her that Mike Brown, Travis's personal
security, had stated that he was the one that restored order at the merchandise tent. She stated she did not recall
seeing him there.
Throughout the day, she received multiple calls to supply additional fencing around stage two. She fielded
numerous requests regarding infrastructure all the way up until dinner around 7pm. From 7pm to 8:30pm she
assisted along the perimeter of the venue in preparation for egress. She stated that the show itself was more a
"rest" period for her and her crew, stating it was the norm for them to go somewhere where they could watch the
show because there normally was not any Site Operations requests during those times.
She stated she made her way over to the main stage around 8:30pm and this was her first time seeing the
completed area occupied with people. She met with Brent Silberstein and Chuck Beckler and the three of them
made there way up the main chute to front of house. She told them that she was going to get on the scissor lift to
get a better view. At that point she lost Brent and Chuck. She climbed the scissor lift was on house right. It was
around that time that she received calls about needing rachet straps.
She discussed the purpose of the scissor lifts. She stated there were two at the show on each side of front of
house. She stated the lifts were specifically requested by HPD in one of the security planning meetings (she was
not sure who from HPD requested them) and it was her understanding that they would be manned by HPD but
she did not see them there the night of the show.
She continued discussing her activities that night. After assisting with the rachet strap retrieval for the barricade,
she returned to front of house to get a view again from the scissor lift. Once on the lift, she felt a tug on her pant
leg from a female below who told her that someone was in need of help. She followed the female to the main
chute where she found who she believed to be HFD personnel performing CPR on a concertgoer.
She remained in this area to assist. The patient's brother was there and she was trying to hold him back in order
for medical staff to continue working on the patient. She estimated that the patient was a teenager and saw that
he was vomiting which in her mind led her to believe that this incident was related to alcohol which was a common
theme at many of the festivals that she had worked. Eventually someone with a stretcher arrived and removed
the patient to the medical tent. (In the days and weeks following this incident, she believed the patient was
Rodolfo Pena).
Approximately five minutes from the time the patient was taken, she was told by another female that her friend
was hit on the head and needed help. She walked from the chute towards front of house in the media section and
found a female who appeared "in and out" of consciousness. She saw members of the paradocs approaching and
she directed her towards the female before leaving the area and travelling back down the chute.
She stated as she made her way into the chute, she saw Shawna Boardman who appeared to have brought
several large "Islander" men to help pull patrons from the barricade as needed. She stated she continue to move
to a place next to the stage so that she could hear communications on her radio which was not possible when
inside the crowd or performance area. She spotted Mike Brown near the front of stage, but he was wearing the
heavy noise-cancelling headphones and she knew it would not be of use to speak to him. She also saw some
members of HPD by the stage, but she did not recognize any of them and opted not to talk to them, besides,
many of them had their phones out and were taking photos/video of the show.
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She stated that she found Seyth Boardman and John Junnel at stage left, next the stage. Seyth confirmed to her
that Drake was going to take the stage and that the show stop protocol was already in progress. (She noted at the
time of this brief exchange, Drake was already taking the stage).
After speaking with Seyth, she heads past backstage towards her trailer so that she could get with her team to let
them know what was going on and to discuss show break down. While on her way there, she encountered a
female who was in need of her diabetic treatment being attended to a Male medic. She believed the female
appeared uncomfortable with the male and she offered to assist her with administering her insulin because she
had experience with diabetics in her family. She escorted the female to her trailer officer where she assisted her.
After communicating with her team, she left her trailer to go to the medical tent. At that time the show had already
ended.
In addition to her experience in the barricade, she stated that she did not hear anyone say the show needed to be
stopped nor she did she hear chants or calls to stop the show.
Explanation of Text Messages
Attorneys for Emily marked the printed pages of text messages we discussed with Emily.
E01 - messages with Seyth and Shawna in early October. She explained that it was all pertaining to the design of
stage two and additional changes that would be required. It had nothing to do with stage one/main stage.
E02 - messages with Seyth and Shawna in mid-October. She stated this was a conversation about stage
configuration and the talks about Travis being the only one on his stage. Her statement in the text was in
reference to the proper order of notification for this type of issue: Festival (production/vendors), to Festival
Management (the stakeholders), to Venue (NRG/ASM), to HPD. She also learned in reference to this text thread
that Lea Mastaglio of NRG was concerned that they would not have enough required personnel in the barricade.
E03 - messages with Seyth and Shawna, 2pm of show day. She did not have a clear response for this message
when she appeared to agree with Seyth when he sends, "There is talk of police canceling this" and she replied,
"They need to. This is not okay". She stated that on the perimeter it was chaotic but inside the venue it was okay
and as time went on the situation got better.
E04 - messages with Seyth and Shawna, late October. She stated they were at the Rolling Loud show in New
York at the time of these messages. She lets them know they would loose capacity with the addition of the crane
camera from Apple.
E05 - messages with Brent Silberstein in late October. She stated Brent had a tendency to vent his frustrations up
to including copy and pasting the same text message and sending them other people. She did not know what
Brent meant by "bed was self made".
E06 - messages with Seyth and Shawna in October. In response to Seyth stating, "our only saving grace at this
point is the stage not meeting code" followed by the response from Emily showing three emojis of hands coming
together. During the investigation, we interpreted this to be "praying" hands, as if she was hoping that the stage
would not meet code and the show could just be cancelled. She corrected that assumption in telling us that the
hands were not indicating praying but rather they were "high fives", meaning she was giving herself a high five
because she believed she could make the stage work within the space at Astroworld.
E07 - messages with Brent, day of the show. Brent sent her a photo of camera platforms in front of house with no
caption. Emily stated that she was not sure what he meant by sending her that photo. She stated it appeared that
Apple placed their camera positions in unapproved locations.
E08 - messages with Seyth and Shawna, the Saturday they were at Rolling Loud, end of October. She stated
most of the conversation pertained to Rolling Loud. When she replied, "You're just doing your job unlike the rest of
them", she stated that this statement had no particular person in mind and that it was mostly to compliment
Seyth.
E09 - messages with Seyth and Shawna, late October. When she replied, "It looks way more like a festival
footprint which means Travis will hate it but I like it" She stated Travis's vision for Astroworld was for it be more
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like a carnival.
End of Interview
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0094 06/30/2023 07:41
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 06/30/2023
Approval Time
08:55:16
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Narrative
***********************
Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
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Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
***********************
Author - Detective J. Caten
1.) Reece Wheeler Deposition Notes
2.) John Junnel Deposition Received
3.) Grand Jury Process & Deposition
4.) Press Conference
.
The Grand Jury ultimately no billed :
*********
CASE DISPOSITION: (Mark Only One Category)
All categories include Adults and Juveniles Arrested or Referred
[ ] Arrested and Charged In This Case*
[ ] Arrested and Charged In Other Cases* (Suspect will not to be charged in this case)
[ ] Lack of Prosecution by D.A. For Non-Evidentiary Reason**
[ ] Lack of Prosecution by Complainant**
[ ] Death of Defendant
[ ] Unfounded (Incident did not occur)
[ ] Inactive - No Further Leads
[ ] Inactive - Arrest Warrant Filed
[ ] Inactive - Pending Grand Jury Referral
[ ] Inactive - Pending Lab Analysis
[X] Closed by Investigation (Only for cases titled Investigation)
[ ] Closed by Seizure of Money
[ ] Closed by Seizure of Vehicle
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[ ] Closed by Referring to Outside Agency ___________
[ ] Case Open and Active
[ ] Case Transfered to Another Division ___________
[ ] Other: _______________________________
[ ] Exceptional Clearances: _______________________________
*************
4.) Press Conference:
M. Barrow and I returned to 1200 Travis. A Press Conference was held with Chief
Troy Finner, D.A. Kim. Ogg, A.D.A. Alycia Harvey, A.D.A. Mike Levine, Lieutenant Stephen Hope, Detective
Michael Barrow, and myself to provide details to Astroworld 2021.
[End of Supplement]
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0095 06/30/2023 12:21
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BARROW, M L / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful Successful 07/05/2023
Approval Time
11:28:56
Property
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
1 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 1 06/30/2023 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
230029691 1 Black binder containing docs and written comms Article
Cat Article Brand
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Documents/Papers Unknown Brand
BRS Type Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
Other 06/30/2023 12:22 Successful 0630231237 06/30/2023
Prop # Involvement Invl No Invl Date Tagged Security
2 Evidence - Item Tagged in Property Room 1 06/30/2023 Yes No
Tag No tem No Description (Color,Gender,Material) Typ
230029691 2 Maps and Diagrams Article
Cat Article Brand IBRS Type
Other/Items Not Listed in the Article Name Diagram(s) Unknown Brand Other
Entered Date Entered Time RMS Transfer Control Reported Date
06/30/2023 12:25 Successful 0630231237 06/30/2023
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? N BRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Tagged Property
- Binder with documents/written communications
- Envelope with printed maps and diagram
Narrative
Tagged Property
**********************
Author: M. Barrow
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0096 06/30/2023 13:00
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Narrative
On 6/30/2023, Sr. Evidence Technician Chandolyn Whitley, Item Submitted into Property, Items were signed for
by " Michael Barrow". Item 057 ~Black binder containing docs and written comms Item 058 LARGE ME
CONTAINING ~Maps and Diagrams
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0097 06/30/2023 13:34
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Narrative
On 6/30/2023, Evidence Technician Jose Juarez, Short Term Temp Checkout (14 days max), Items were signed
for by "Michael Barrow - Item 055 Pelican~~1 Blk Pelican Case containing 6 External HDD Item 056
18X18 BOX CONTAINS Array box cont- 9 HDD1 USBEvd/surv/doc ref to ori
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1490724-21 0098 07/07/2023 12:08
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
CAD Call Type
4860
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
Z P Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 21:30
Officer Name / Employee#
BEAST Testing / BEAST
Report Entered By / Employee# Conf Wrk Group RMS Transfer
BEAST Testing / BEAST HOMICIDE DIVISION Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Narrative
On 7/7/2023, Evidence Technician Robert Lopez, Received into Property Room, Items were signed for by
"Michael Barrow - Item 055 Pelican~~1 Blk Pelican Case containing 6 External HDD Item 056 18X18
BOX CONTAINS Array box cont- 9 HDD1 USBEvd/surv/doc ref to ori
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1505093-21 ORIG 11/05/2021 13:00
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
ZIP Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time Primary Unit
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 08:00 3471
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Weather Estimated Loss Value Language Translator
Successful Successful Clear None or Not Applicable No Translator Used
Gang Crime Hate Crime Family violence Foster Care Facility Mental llness Metal Theft Offense County
No No No No No No Harris County
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
11/10/2021 10:46:16
# Offenses Offense Description
1 27000 Investigation - Homi
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1505093-21 0002 11/14/2021 09:53
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
ZIP Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 08:00
Officer Name / Employee#
GARNER, D R /
Division
MAFV - Major Assaults - Days - Inv Squad
Report Entered By / Employee#
GARNER, D R /
Division RMS Transfer
MAFV - Major Assaults - Days - Inv Squad Supplement Transfer Complete
Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Successful 11/15/2021 10:42:01
Complainant 1: SINGH,KHELSEA
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 1 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
SINGH,KHELSEA 4796282
Race Sex DOB Age
White or White Hispanic Female 22
Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
Not Hispanic/Latino (N) No Successful 6020475
RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Sexual Assault?
6020475 11/16/2021 23:58:58 11/14/2021 22 Resident No
Type Address
Home
City State Z P Code
02150
Date
11/14/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/14/2021
Type EMail
Other unknown
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? NIBRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow up Investigation
Detective D. Garner HPD Major Assaults Division
Narrative
Follow up Investigation
Detective D. Garner HPD Major Assaults Division
**********************************
Introduction/Case Assignment
**********************************
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Reported Date
11/16/2021
Offense Report Title
Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Officer Name
BRUMLEY, Z D
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1505093-21 0003 11/16/2021 14:10
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
ZIP Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 08:00
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BRUMLEY, Z D / Homicide - Murder Squad 9 - Evenings
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BRUMLEY, Z D / Homicide - Murder Squad 9 - Evenings
RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date
Supplement Transfer Complete Successful 11/16/2021
Approval Time
20:11:39
Complainant 1: WILLIAMS,BRIAN
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 1 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI Race Sex
WILLIAMS,BRIAN 4798954 Unknown Male
DOB Age Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer
25 Not Hispanic/Latino (N) No Successful
PRN RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence
6020476 6020476 11/16/2021 23:59:22 11/16/2021 25 Non-resident
Sexual Assault?
No
Type Address
Home
City State ZIP Code Date
11/16/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/16/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/16/2021
Type EMail
Home NONE
Complainant 2: COOPER,DOWNERD
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 2 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI Race Sex
COOPER,DOWNERD 4798971 Unknown Male
DOB Age Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN RMS Row ID
17 Unknown No Successful 6020482 6020482
RMS Transfer Date Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Sexual Assault?
11/16/2021 23:59:30 11/16/2021 17 Non-resident No
Type Address
Home
City State ZIP Code Date
11/16/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card #
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/16/2021
Type EMail
Home NONE
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Complainant 3: SIMEONI,GABRIELA
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 3 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
SIMEONI,GABRIELA 4798994
Race Sex DOB Age
White or White Hispanic Female 17
Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
Hispanic or Latino (Y) No Successful 6020487
RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Sexual Assault?
6020487 11/16/2021 23:59:45 11/16/2021 17 Resident No
Type Address Dist/Beat
Home OOJ
Map Coordinates City State Z P Code Date
-95.808294/29.704033 11/16/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/16/2021
Type EMail
Home non
Complainant 4: SWINGLE,OLIVIA
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 4 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
SWINGLE,OLIVIA 4786504
Race Sex DOB Age
White or White Hispanic Female 26
Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
Hispanic or Latino (Y) No Successful 6020488
RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Sexual Assault?
6020488 11/16/2021 23:59:49 11/16/2021 26 Non-resident No
Type Address
Home
City State ZIP Code Date
11/16/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # TX
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/16/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/16/2021
Type EMail
Home none
Complainant 5: SANCHEZ,ARTURO
Involvement Invl No Type
Complainant 5 Individual
Name (Last,First MI) MNI
SANCHEZ,ARTURO 4799017
Race Sex DOB Age
White or White Hispanic Male 23
Hispanic Juvenile? RMS Transfer PRN
Hispanic or Latino (Y) No Successful 6020489
RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date Vic/Ofnd Age Residence Sexual Assault?
6020489 11/16/2021 23:59:52 11/16/2021 23 Non-resident No
Type Address
Home
City State ZIP Code Date
DALLAS Texas 75206 11/16/2021
Type ID No ST
State Issued Drivers License / ID Card # TX
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 11/16/2021
Type EMail
Home none
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1505093-21 0004 11/27/2021 17:55
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
ZIP Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 08:00
Officer Name / Employee# Division
BRUMLEY, Z D / Homicide - Murder Squad 9 - Evenings
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
BRUMLEY, Z D / Homicide - Murder Squad 9 - Evenings
RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Successful Successful 11/27/2021 18:40:14
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? NIBRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
MAU Case Supplement.
Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1505093-21
1 Reliant Parkway
November 27, 2021
Author: Z. Brumley
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Follow up details
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This conversation was recorded via my Department issued Sony audio recorder.
On 11-27-2021 I contacted and spoke with Brian Williams via cell phone. I introduced myself as an Officer with the
Houston Police Department and informed him that I was conducting an investigation as to what occurred at the
Travis Scott Astroworld incident at NRG. Brian Williams confirmed his name and stated that he was at the concert.
I asked Mr. Williams if he was present when multiple people were trampled where they sustained numerous
injuries and or death as a result. Mr. Williams stated that he was with a friend of his and that he remembers
having a drink that he ordered at the festival, he did not elaborate on where he got the drink from. He stated that
as he began to consume his drink he began to feel woozy and began to feel as though he was confused and
fading as he was unable to follow his friend.
Mr. Williams stated that after walking through the crowd for about 5 to 10 minutes he was able to get out of the
crowd and approach security guards. He stated that he sat down with the security guards and began to speak with
them as he began to lay down. Mr. Williams stated that he woke up in Houston Medical Center (HCA) Hospital
and had no idea how he arrived there. He stated that the hospital staff conducted blood work on him and the
results showed that he was clear of any substances inside of his body. Mr. Williams stated that he believes he
was discharged around 0500 hours that same morning where he then returned home. Mr. Williams asked for my
name and badge number afterwards, I informed him of the case number and my name and badge number and
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asked him if he had any additional questions. He had no further questions at which point we ended our
conversation.
I attempted to contact Complainant Downerd Cooper on 11-27-2021 however he did not answer, his voicemail
box had a recording that confirmed his identity and I left him a voicemail asking him to return my call for this
investigation. I called Complainant Olivia Swingle afterwards and did not receive an answer or a voicemail
recording. I left her a voicemail informing her of who I was and that I was conducting an investigation into the
Travis Scott Astroworld incident. Afterwards I reached out to Arturo Sanchez and did not receive any answer, I left
him a voicemail asking him to return my phone call. Finally I contacted Ruby Hernandez last and did not receive
any answer. I am still waiting to have a meeting with Gabriela Simeoni's lawyer Maria Holmes at a date of her
choosing to obtain her statement as to what occurred during this incident.
End of Supplement.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1505093-21 0006 12/06/2021 09:37
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
ZIP Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 08:00
Officer Name / Employee#
GARNER, D R /
Division
MAFV - Major Assaults - Days - Inv Squad
Report Entered By / Employee#
GARNER, D R /
Division RMS Transfer
MAFV - Major Assaults - Days - Inv Squad Supplement Transfer Complete
Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Successful 12/06/2021 16:29:25
Reportee 1: NEWMAN,PAIGE
Involvement Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI)
Reportee 1 Individual NEWMAN,PAIGE
MNI RMS Transfer PRN RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
4821991 Successful 6059530 6059530 12/11/2021 08:02:42 12/06/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 12/06/2021
Type EMail
Other unknown
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? NIBRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow up Investigation
Detective D. Garner HPD Major Assaults Division
Narrative
Follow up Investigation
Detective D. Garner HPD Major Assaults Division
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Follow up Investigation
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Contacted Complainants/Witnesses
Paige Newman
Phone:
December 2, 2021
On this day, I was informed by Detective Brumley that a reportee by the name of Paige Newman called 911 while
at the Travis Scott Concert to report injuries she received due to the large crowd. On this day, I contacted Paige
Newman via phone call, by using the phone number listed for her on the 911 phone calls report. Paige Newman
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answered the phone and she was interviewed at this time regarding this investigation.
The following is a summary and is not verbatim:
Paige Newman stated she, her Boyfriend and some friends arrived at the Travis Scott Concert at approximately 9:
00 p.m. She stated they were in the back of the crowd when Travis Scott came to the stage. Paige Newman
stated when the people saw Travis Scott, the people behind her started pushing her and her friends towards the
middle of the crowd. Paige Newman stated as the people pushed her, she and her Boyfriend fell to the ground.
Paige Newman stated while on the ground, several people stepped on her causing her to fear for her life. Paige
Newman stated she was on the ground for approximately 15 minuets when she saw an opportunity to get up and
run to safety. She stated as she was running out the crowd, an unknown male assisted her and escorted her to
the emergency area. Paige Newman stated she suffered a sprained neck and bruises on her body due to people
stepping on her. She stated she did not go to the hospital for her injuries. She stated she and her friends stayed
until the concert was over.
END OF STATEMENT
During the interview with Paige Newman, she stated her friends told her they saw a 10yrs boy lying on the ground
having a seizure. Paige Newman gave me the names of those witnesses to add to the case file.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1505093-21 0007 12/07/2021 10:04
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
ZIP Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 08:00
Officer Name / Employee#
GARNER, D R /
Division
MAFV - Major Assaults - Days - Inv Squad
Report Entered By / Employee#
GARNER, D R /
Division RMS Transfer
MAFV - Major Assaults - Days - Inv Squad Supplement Transfer Complete
Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Successful 12/08/2021 10:46:17
Reportee 1: ROBIN,DAVIS
Involvement Invl No Type Name (Last,First MI)
Reportee 1 Individual ROBIN,DAVIS
MNI RMS Transfer PRN RMS Row ID RMS Transfer Date Reported Date
4824548 Successful 6059531 6059531 12/11/2021 08:03:02 12/07/2021
Phone Type Phone No Date
Cell - Mobile 12/07/2021
Type EMail
Other unknown
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? NIBRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow up Investigation
Detective D. Garner HPD Major Assaults Division
Narrative
Follow up Investigation
Detective D. Garner HPD Major Assaults Division
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Follow up Investigation
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Contacted Complainants/Witnesses
December 7, 2021
During the interview with Paige Newman, she informed me that Davis Robin and Maddie Cunningham told her
they saw a 10 yrs old boy lying on the ground having a seizure. On this day, I contacted Davis Robin and Maddie
Cunningham via phone call. Davis Robin was interviewed at this time regarding this investigation.
Davis Robin
Phone:
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The following is a summary and is not verbatim:
Davis Robin stated when he and his Friends arrived at the Travis Scott Concert, he observed the gates around
the area knocked over. Davis Robin stated he and his Friends went inside the concert area and stood in the back
of the crowd. He stated as they were standing, the people behind them started pushing them forward causing he
and his Friends to move towards the middle of the crowd. Davis Robin stated he and his Friends managed to get
out the crowd and move back to the back of the crowd. He stated when he got to the back of the crowd, he saw a
9 yrs old African American boy lying on the ground and a Man was performing chest compressions and a Female
was checking the little boy's pulse. Davis Robin stated when he saw this, he ran to the emergency area to get
help. He stated when he informed the EMS what was going on, they followed him back to the area where the little
boy was lying and started assisting him. Davis Robin stated at no time did he see the little boy on the Man's
shoulders.
END OF STATEMENT
Maddie Cunningham
On this same day, I called Maddie Cunningham. She did not answer my phone call. I left a detailed message
stressing the importance of a return phone call as soon as possible regarding this investigation.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1505093-21 0008 12/08/2021 10:44
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
ZIP Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 08:00
Officer Name / Employee#
GARNER, D R /
Division
MAFV - Major Assaults - Days - Inv Squad
Report Entered By / Employee#
GARNER, D R /
Division RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat
MAFV - Major Assaults - Days - Inv Squad Successful Successful
Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
12/08/2021 13:48:32
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? NIBRS
No BVNO
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No(No Camera Issued)
Brief Summary
Follow up Investigation
Detective D. Garner HPD Major Assaults Division
Narrative
Follow up Investigation
Detective D. Garner HPD Major Assaults Division
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Follow up Investigation
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Contacted Complainants/Witnesses
December 8, 20219
Maddie Cunningham
On this same day, I called Maddie Cunningham. She did not answer my phone call. I left a detailed message
stressing the importance of a return phone call as soon as possible regarding this investigation.
Unknown Caller
On this day, I searched several law enforcement data bases and discovered the listed phone number is assigned
to Melissa Sauvage. On this same day, I called this phone number and did not get an answer. I left a detailed
message stressing the importance of a return phone call as soon as possible regarding this investigation.
Administrative Information
Agency Incident # Suppl No Reported Date Reported Time
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1505093-21 0009 06/30/2023 10:55
Status Offense Report Title
Report Written or to Follow Investigation - Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Address City
1 RELIANT PKWY Houston
ZIP Code Dist/Beat Station District From Date From Time
77054 15E40 SW 15 11/05/2021 08:00
Officer Name / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
Report Entered By / Employee# Division
CATEN, J M / Homicide - Murder Squad 1
RMS Transfer Property Trans Stat Approving Officer Approval Date Approval Time
Successful Successful 06/30/2023 10:57:00
Modus Operandi
Gang Act? NIBRS
No BVNA
BWC Video(s)
Body Video No All Other(Explain in Narr)
Brief Summary
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
Bharti Shahani
Brianna Rodriguez
Ezra Blount
Franco Patino
Jacob Jurinek
John Hilgert
Madison Dubiski
Mirza Danish Baig
Rodolfo Pena
1 Reliant Parkway
November 05, 2021
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Narrative
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Investigation - Homicide
HPD# 1490724-21
Axel Acosta
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[ ] Closed by Seizure of Vehicle
[ ] Closed by Referring to Outside Agency ___________
[ ] Case Open and Active
[ ] Case Transfered to Another Division ___________
[ ] Other: _______________________________
[ ] Exceptional Clearances: _______________________________
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[End of Supplement]