Newsbuka.com, has learnt that the police in Houston, Texas have started a criminal investigation into the deaths at the Astroworld festival on Friday.

Recall that at least eight people died and scores of people were hurt after a crowd surge on the opening night of the music event in Houston, Texas.

It was learnt that the victims were between the ages of 14 and 27.

We also gathered that Police are also investigating claims a security officer was injected in the neck while trying to restrain a concert-goer.

Tags: Texas Police, US Government