Three brothers from a fraternity in Arizona are facing hazing charges after an 18-year-old student was found dead following a party. This unfortunate incident occurred at Northern Arizona University, where the pledge reportedly consumed a significant amount of alcohol during a rush event.
The young man was discovered unconscious in the Delta Tau Delta house around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. Efforts by bystanders and responders to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was later pronounced dead, as stated by Flagstaff Police.
Authorities are investigating and confirmed the victim had attended a spontaneous gathering at the fraternity. This led to the arrest of three members of the fraternity’s executive board.
The charged individuals include 20-year-old vice president Ryan Creech, treasurer Riley Kass, and new member educator Carter Eslick.
As for the cause of death, that determination is still pending from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
The victim’s identity hasn’t been publicly disclosed, but a classmate mentioned he was new to the university, struggling just to get through his second semester. “It’s really sad. It doesn’t seem fair,” the student commented, requesting anonymity.
Neighbors recalled seeing a large number of emergency vehicles outside the fraternity house that morning, something that sounded a bit familiar yet alarming. One neighbor, Don P., noted, “I saw just a ton of emergency vehicles. You could tell something was very wrong.”
In response to this tragic event, Northern Arizona University leaders stated that hazing has no place on their campus.
The fraternity itself will face suspension during the ongoing investigation, according to university officials.
Meanwhile, Delta Tau Delta’s International Fraternity CEO, Jacques Clement, emphasized the organization’s commitment to ending hazing and stated that it contradicts the very principles of brotherhood.
“Hazing is unacceptable and in direct violation of our values,” he reiterated.
