HBCU issues the fraternity after the death examination of deaths

Baton Rouge, La – HBCU Southern University has shown the beta sigma chapter from Omega Psi Phi Brotherhood, Inc. After an investigation that is associated with the death of 20-year-old student Caleb Wilson. This marks a significant disciplinary step for the HbcuAfter months of examination and the legal effect of the incident in February.

Examination and designation

The Department of Student Affairs initiated the investigation in February. After a disciplinary negotiation, the officials found the Omega psi phi Chapter responsible for violation of the code of conduct for students, especially with regard to the hazard. As a result, the university revoked all fraternity privileges and ordered the removal of physical markers, including monuments, benches and the campus property of fraternity.

Details of the incident

The police say that Wilson and eight further commitments went to a floor company for a fraternity meeting on February 26. They were said that they should turn into gray welding rods. Once inside, the 23-year-old Caleb McCray from Wylie, Texas-Jedes promised four times in his chest with boxing gloves.

Witnesses say McCray hit Wilson four times and collapsed him. He no longer reacted, seemed to have a seizure and urinated himself. The members of the fraternity changed his clothes and took him to a hospital. An autopsy revealed a blue spot on its chest. The authorities confirmed that Wilson's death resulted from the incident of harassment.

Legal consequences

The law enforcement later accused McCray, a former Southern University Student, with criminal harassment and homicide. His former high school football coach confirmed that McCray has registered Hbcu After the end in 2019.

Brotherhood that was removed from the HBCU

Omega psi phiA historically black brotherhood that was founded in 1911 has played a long -term role in Southern UniversityCampus culture. The Beta Sigma chapter has been a very visible presence for decades. This legacy ended with the designation and covering of the sacred act of fraternity – now draped with a tarpaulin.

Reaction of the students and broader effects

The students noticed the change as an arriving first semester. “I didn't hear much about why it is covered,” said Senior Harold Rose. “No e -mails or nothing of it.”

This tragedy underlines the dangers of harassment and marks a decisive moment for the reform of Greek life Southern University and throughout Hbcu World.

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