Southern University officials have expelled the Beta Sigma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity after the hazing death of 20-year-old student Caleb Wilson.
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Caleb Wilson was a junior majoring in mechanical engineering and a talented trumpet player in the world-renowned Human Jukebox marching band.
As we previously shared in February, Wilson was allegedly killed in an off-campus hazing ritual involving the campus’ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The incident occurred at a warehouse in late February.
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Three Men Charged In Hazing Death Of Southern University Student Caleb Wilson
In March, Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse reported that police arrested three suspects in the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Officials identified him as Wylie native Caleb McCray, a 23-year-old recent Southern University graduate.
Police accused McCray and two other men, who wore boxing gloves, of punching the Southern University fraternity pledge member in the chest several times before he collapsed, had a seizure, and died. Police charged McCray with felony criminal hazing and manslaughter.
Baton Rouge Police Department then arrested a second suspect in Caleb Wilson’s hazing death. Officials identified him as 25-year-old Kyle Thurman. They also identified a third suspect, 28-year-old Isaiah Smith. He is the son of Todd Smith, who owns California Hardwood. His business was leasing a space in the warehouse where the hazing allegedly happened. Both Thurman and Smith are facing felony hazing charges.
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Police say Wilson and eight other pledges arrived at a warehouse and changed into gray sweatpants. They then stood in a line “and were each punched four times with boxing gloves by at least three individuals.” McCray was one of the fraternity members.
A police report says Wilson “appeared to suffer a seizure and lose control of his bodily function.” Police added that “Wilson’s clothing was changed prior to his arrival at the hospital,” where he later died. Initially, the fraternity told police that Wilson collapsed while playing basketball at the park. They dropped him off at an emergency room and then fled before police officers arrived.
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Southern University Expels Beta Sigma Chapter Of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Months After Hazing Death Of Caleb Wilson
Since the arrests of McCray, Thurman, and Smith, Souther University have now expelled the Beta Sigma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from the campus. The schools said the Division of Student Affairs conducted a disciplinary hearing which found the chapter responsible for violations of student conduct, including hazing.
Southern University said the chapter is denied all privileges and rights associated with recognition at the school, and must remove all identifiable markers from the campus. This includes the fraternity plot, benches, trees, monuments, and other items.
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