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Fraternity Member Charged With Manslaughter in Hazing Death of University Student

Last updated: March 7, 2025 4:40 pm
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The recent events in Baton Rouge, Louisiana have shocked the community as the police announced the first arrest in the fraternity hazing death of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old Southern University student. Caleb Wilson was tragically killed after being repeatedly punched with boxing gloves during a hazing ritual at a warehouse. The authorities revealed that Caleb McCray, a 23-year-old member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, has been charged with manslaughter and felony criminal hazing in connection with the incident. Two other suspects are also expected to be arrested soon.

Witnesses identified Mr. McCray as the individual responsible for punching Mr. Wilson, leading to his untimely death. He turned himself in to the authorities and was subsequently booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Initially, those who brought Mr. Wilson to the emergency room claimed that he had collapsed while playing basketball after being struck in the chest. However, further investigation revealed that this was not the case.

It was determined that as part of a hazing ritual for the Beta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Mr. Wilson and other pledges were lined up and hit four times each with boxing gloves in their chests. The repeated blows caused Mr. Wilson to collapse and suffer what appeared to be a seizure. Baton Rouge Police Chief, Thomas S. Morse Jr., emphasized that Caleb Wilson’s death was a direct result of the hazing incident.

In response to this tragedy, Southern University suspended all Greek organization pledging for the remainder of the academic year and ordered the fraternity chapter to cease all activities. The university’s president, Dennis J. Shields, pledged full cooperation with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.

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Omega Psi Phi, the fraternity involved in the incident, may face civil penalties under Louisiana’s anti-hazing law. The organization expressed sadness over the situation and vowed to support the investigations to uncover the truth. If convicted of manslaughter, Mr. McCray could face up to 40 years in prison under the Max Gruver Act, which addresses hazing-related offenses.

Despite the serious nature of the charges, Mr. McCray’s lawyer, Phillip M. Robinson, maintains his client’s innocence and urges the public not to rush to judgment. The evidence collected so far does not suggest that Mr. McCray intended to cause harm to any of the pledges. However, the investigation revealed that no one called 911 when Mr. Wilson collapsed, raising questions about the handling of the situation.

The tragic death of Caleb Wilson, a promising engineering student and member of the university’s marching band, has left the community in mourning. Mayor Sid Edwards called for young people to make better decisions and emphasized the need for improvement in Baton Rouge. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to bring justice for Caleb Wilson and his grieving loved ones.

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