9-year-old boy dies, becoming 10th victim of Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival crush

Ezra Blount, a 9-year-old boy from Dallas who suffered brain trauma in the crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival in Houston last week, has died. 

He was put into a medically induced coma in an attempt to save his life after he suffered brain, kidney, and liver trauma as a result of what some witnesses described as a “crush” of music fans at the November 5 event, which has now claimed 10 lives.

Ezra was on the shoulders of his father, Treston Blount, when the crowd began to crush together and Blount passed out, causing his son to fall.

His parents secured the services of high-profile lawyer Benjamin Crump, as well as Alex Hilliard, Bob Hilliard, and Paul Grinke, to represent them in a lawsuit alleging that organizers failed at crowd control during the planned two-day concert organized by hip-hop star Travis Scott.

In a statement Sunday November 14, announcing Ezra’s death, Crump’s office said: “Ezra sustained life-threatening injuries and was placed in a medically induced coma on life support in an attempt to combat his brain, liver, and kidney trauma.

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

Astroworld promoter Live Nation said in a statement Friday, “We continue to support and assist local authorities in their ongoing investigation so that both the fans who attended and their families can get the answers they want and deserve, and we will address all legal matters at the appropriate time.”

Some witnesses described as a “crush” of music fans at the November 5 event, which has now claimed 10 lives.