Three students from Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana are facing charges in connection to the alleged hazing death of student Caleb Wilson. Caleb McCray, Isaiah Smith, and Kyle Thurman are all facing charges related to Wilson’s death, with McCray being charged with felony manslaughter and criminal hazing. Smith and Thurman are also facing charges in connection to the incident. Wilson collapsed during an off-campus incident while pledging to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The students initially claimed Wilson collapsed while playing basketball, but it was later revealed that he was punched in the chest multiple times during a hazing event. Wilson’s initial autopsy came back inconclusive, and investigators have been working to gather evidence related to the incident. Hazing is prohibited in Louisiana, and the Max Gruver Act imposes fines and potential prison sentences for those involved in hazing incidents.
Southern University has issued updates following Wilson’s death, including banning membership intake for all student organizations and implementing anti-hazing training for on-campus organizations. President Dennis Shields expressed sadness over Wilson’s death and ordered the campus chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity to cease all activities. Mayor-President Sid Edwards emphasized the need for young people to make better decisions in light of Wilson’s death.
Wilson’s family will host a viewing and celebration of life service on campus, while the three students facing charges are undergoing legal proceedings. The community has been impacted by the tragedy, and officials are working to gather more evidence and hold those responsible accountable.
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