A 20-year-old student at Southern University and A&M College has died following an off-campus fraternity ritual, according to sources.
Caleb Wilson of Kenner, Louisiana, was participating in a reported Omega Psi Phi fraternity ritual when he collapsed and later died.
According to reports, the incident took place while fraternity members were conducting a ritual where pledges stand in line. Wilson became unresponsive during the event.
A group of friends took Wilson to Baton Rouge General Hospital on Bluebonnet Boulevard early Thursday morning, February 27.
An autopsy is being conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Southern University released an official statement regarding Wilson’s passing.
“Southern University and A&M College is aware of an off-campus incident that may have resulted in the death of student Caleb Wilson, a junior from New Orleans majoring in mechanical engineering. The campus community extends condolences to his family, classmates, and loved ones.
Southern is cooperating fully with the Baton Rouge Police Department, which is in charge of the investigation. No further information is available at this time.”
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether hazing played a role in Wilson’s death.
