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Update (11\/15\/21 10:02\u00a0a.m. ET): <\/strong>The youngest victim in the Astroworld tragedy\u00a0Ezra Blount,\u00a0<\/strong>9, died on Sunday November 14, after succumbing to his injuries, that he received as he was trampled during Travis Scott’s set during his Houston concert on November 5, according to\u00a0The New York Post<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n Update (11\/11\/21 3:47 p.m. ET): <\/strong>Bharti Shahani,\u00a0<\/strong>22, died on Thursday, after being hospitalized during the Astroworld Festival tragedy on Friday November 5, according to The Washington Post<\/em><\/a>. Shortly after she was hospitalized, the 22-year-old college student had been placed on a ventilator and was declared brain dead.<\/p>\n Original: <\/strong>The eight victims of the\u00a0Astroworld Festival tragedy<\/a> have been identified in the aftermath of the deadly event. All eight people, whose ages ranged from 14 to 27, were killed when an apparent crowd surge ensued while Travis Scott<\/strong> <\/a>was on stage performing at NRG Park in Houston, Texas, in front of around 50,000 people. In addition to the eight deaths, over 300 people were injured<\/a>, including\u00a09-year-old Ezra Blount<\/strong> who has been placed in a medically-induced coma after\u00a0falling from his dad’s shoulders and being trampled. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Bharti Shahani\u00a0<\/strong>is on a ventilator and has been declared brain dead<\/a> following injuries she sustained at the concert. Below, learn about the victims of the tragic Astroworld incident.<\/p>\n The family of Brianna Rodriguez<\/strong>, 16, confirmed to PEOPLE<\/em><\/a> that she was one of the eight concertgoers who passed away on the first day of Travis’\u00a0massive two-day outdoor festival. A tribute to her, which revealed she was a high school junior, was posted on Facebook.<\/p>\n “Gone from our sites [sic], but never from our hearts,” the tribute, which included pics of her and was shared by her family, read. “It is with profound sadness we lay to rest our beloved Brianna Rodriguez. She was a beautiful vibrant 16-year-old high school junior at Heights HS in Houston TX. Dancing was her passion and now she’s dancing her way to heaven’s pearly gates.”<\/p>\n A second victim of the tragedy was identified as 23-year-old\u00a0Rudy Pe\u00f1a\u00a0<\/strong>by the\u00a0Laredo Morning Times. He was from Laredo, TX and his sister Jennifer<\/strong> told the outlet that her “brother was the sweetest person, friendly, outgoing, he had many friends because he was always there for everyone. Yes, he was a big fan of Travis, he loved his music.”<\/p>\n Rudy’s cousin, Kimberly Escamilla<\/strong>, also appeared to have posted a tribute to him on Facebook. “Rip to my cousin you will be missed i can’t believe this happened to u at the astros concert. you we’re always smiling and so nice!! And So handsome! I love you!!” it read.<\/p>\n 14-year-old John Hilgert<\/strong>, a ninth grade student at Memorial High School in Houston, was identified as a third victim of the tragedy, according to a letter school administrators sent to parents, ABC13<\/em><\/a> reported. “Our hearts go out to the student’s family and to his friends and our staff at Memorial,” MHS Principal Lisa Weir said. “This is a terrible loss, and the entire MHS family is grieving today. Please keep the student’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they face this tragedy.”<\/p>\n Jacob Jurinek<\/strong>, a 21-year-old college student from\u00a0Illinois, was also killed at the Astroworld concert. He was a junior at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, where he was studying art and media. His father Ron Jurinek<\/strong> told\u00a0PEOPLE\u00a0<\/em><\/a>that Jacob was “just the sweetest kid you ever want to meet” with the “biggest heart in the world.” His family also told the publication, “Jake was beloved by his family and by his seemingly countless number of friends for his contagious enthusiasm, his boundless energy, and his unwavering positive attitude.”<\/p>\n Franco Patino<\/strong>, 21, has been identified as one of the Astroworld concert victims. Per reports, Franco, a college junior who was studying mechanical engineering technology, attended the concert to celebrate best friend Jacob Jurinek’s 21st birthday. Both were killed during the ensuing chaos. “They were planning [to go to the event] for months. Franco was saving up money for it, so was Jacob,” Franco’s brother Julio Patino, Jr\u00a0<\/strong>told\u00a0PEOPLE<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0“And he was very excited.”<\/p>\nBrianna Rodriguez, 16\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Rudy Pena, 23\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
John Hilgert, 14<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Jacob Jurinek, 21<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Franco Patino, 21<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Axel Acosta, 21<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n